Reviews the Guidelines for the Education of Library Technicians approved by the Canadian Library Association Council in November 1981. The background and formulation of the guidelines, the functions addressed by the guidelines, the role of the library technician in the library environment, and career advancement for library technicians are…

Reviews the efforts made over the last 30 years to stimulate improvements in the education of librarians in Greece, emphasizing the causes for the shortcomings in the present situation as they relate to the Greek educational system and the current pattern of staffing libraries. A 19-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

Discusses the Request for Proposal (RFP) process (formal document asking vendors to submit proposal for system meeting specific needs of library) employed by Canadian libraries as major step in selection of online system. System selection, evaluation, and implementation, Request for Information, estimating costs, and contract negotiation are…

Discusses institution of public access microcomputers in Adult Continuing Education Department of Forsyth County Public Library, noting three goals and how they are being met--computer literacy, information/instruction, and development of a local educational opportunity database. A list of books and magazines used in the computer center is…

Discusses the multicultural society of Australia in terms of the need for appropriate public library services for children, particularly those in minority groups. Highlighted topics are funding, available literature, acquisitions, and multilingual staff considerations. (EJS)

Describes programs and services offered by the 20-branch Columbus and Franklin County Public Library System, highlighting budgetary considerations, library administration, effect of technological advancements (i.e., circulation of videotape recorders, automated circulation system), innovative library programs, and contributions made by library…

Findings of a survey of the level of reference service requested at service points conducted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University indicate that, while 20.5 percent of 14,026 questions recorded fall in the reference category, only 0.7 percent required research by professional librarians. Models of reference desk service and…

This study assesses the impact of a six-session, lecture-discussion, behavior-practice program on basic parenting skills for parents who bring their pre-school children to library story hours at six public libraries using experimental and control groups. Research methodology, discussion of results, and recommendations for librarians are noted.…

Discusses use of microcomputer at Chicago Public Library to generate a "subject guide" wall chart of 549 frequently requested subjects with corresponding Library of Congress and Dewey classification numbers. Background of the project, computer software used, field testing, cost, and errors are noted. A copy of the chart is appended. (EJS)

Future library users will be oriented more toward information and access to it than to the medium containing the information. Both cultural and technological development will affect users' expectations and demands of academic library services. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the relationship between online searching and reference librarianship and the need to examine the educational theories of both together. The need to discover success factors of online searchers and apply that knowledge to the selection and training of reference librarians is also explored. Twenty-one references are provided. (EJS)

This overview of UNESCO's role in the field of library education presents a historical perspective and UNESCO's future role, as well as discussion of the planning of comprehensive systems of national library service, UNESCO field missions and library education centers, international courses, and fellowships for travel and study abroad. (EJS)

Discusses the results of a survey to find out who was using the British Columbia Union Catalogue, why they were using it, how they were using it, what difficulties they were encountering, and what factors were influencing their success or failure. Eight recommendations are provided based on the results. (CHC)

Discusses the importance of public service for the users of serials collections in large libraries in light of the complexities of serial collection organization. A diagram of the decision points encountered by users dealing with serials collections and tables listing the types of serials records and error problems are included. (JL)

Identifies and summarizes the findings of almost 60 research studies, both before and after 1970, of public library service to children and young adults pertaining to administration, public library use, and services and programs. Current trends and research needs are also discussed, and 63 references and a bibliography are included. (RBF)