Because of the controversy between the too practical and the too theoretical approaches to special library education, an attempt is being made to combine the practical and the theoretical approaches in giving students an internship course and a special seminar simultaneously. (4 references) (Authors)

The two divisions of this third edition of the directory are: a listing by school of faculty members and courses, and an alphabetical list of personnel with title and school. More than 1,500 library school faculty members are included. (SJ)

The Sheffield follow-up study revealed that an overwhelming majority of graduates of the Post-Graduate School of Librarianship and Information Science are satisfied with their work and working situations. Some of the factors relating to job satisfaction/dissatisfaction are examined together with job mobility and drop-out rates. (6 references)…

This second edition is divided into three sections: a listing by school of faculty and courses, an alphabetical list of personnel with title and school, and the subject areas by instructors identified with their school. (SJ)

The conceptual approach and procedures which have been developed for this program provide the basis for initiating a similar training program in any large library within commuting distance of a library school. (4 references) (Author/NH)

The question presented is whether a teletype service answering reference questions, verifying bibliographic citations, and referring certain questions to other agencies and institutions could be effectively provided for public and college library systems in Iowa by students in an advanced reference course in the School of Library Science. (8…

A tentative draft of standards for accreditation of graduate programs of library education established by the American Library Association is set forth. (1 reference) (AB)

Conventional methods of teaching reference courses should be supplemented by practicing laboratories if improved reference services are to be provided. (AB)

The subject-interest method requires more time than the lecture-discussion method but adds variety to the learning situation. (AB)

If the doctoral student is not encouraged to become proficient in foreign languages, he may be denied the opportunity of doing research in an area of specialization most commensurate with his interests and capabilities. (Author/AB)

The Comprehensive Examination can serve as an integrating educational experience and also to raise and unify the standards of American Library Schools. (AB)

Discusses problems inherent in the contemporary requirement that library educators, as members of university faculties, be scholarly academic personnel. The development of library schools, pragmatic practitioners, the educational trend toward university connection, the graduate school standard, and library educators as academics are considered.…

Describes the history and facilities of the Drexel University School of Library and Information Science, outlines the achievements of the administrators who have shaped the school since its founding in 1891, and discusses the recent changes in the school's facilities and programs in relation to the changing library education environment. (JL)

Citing reasons why library science educational programs are being closed, this essay examines present status and future goals of information science education. A brief outline of the emphasis shift in library science and a discussion of whether information science should be viewed as a discipline or trade school are presented. (EJS)