The librarian's role in bringing order and understanding to the drug dilemma is described. (Author)

Examines the functions and relationship of school principals and librarians. Discusses the changing roll of school libraries since the 1960s. Explores problems of implementing a new school library. Discusses the librarian's position in the school's organizational structure. Notes that principals must recognize and support the school library…

Reexamines Ortega y Gasset's proposition that the professional role of the librarian is to act as a selective "filter between man and the torrent of books." Responsibilities of the librarian in light of the increasing volume of information, increases in speed of access to information, and information overload, are discussed. (Author/JL)

This overview of school librarianship in Canada focuses on the aim of the school library program, the school librarian's role as teacher-librarian, guidelines and standards for effective service, and district support services. A list of selected readings on these issues is provided. (EJS)

Librarians expect, but do not invariably find among university colleagues, an understanding of the library's educational mission, respect for their professional craft, and reliable communication. (Author)

Proposes that high school English teachers use adolescent literature to develop the reading interests of their students. (FL)

Argues that reading is a useful tool in successful living as well as a pleasure in itself and discusses the importance of making books accessible to children and teaching them how to select appropriate reading materials. (CHC)

This discussion of the impact of electronic developments on the dissemination of information and the role of the library argues that a central role as a switching center and information consultant will be critical to the survival of the library in the rapidly evolving electronic information environment. (CHC)

Reviews the history of the development of departments and schools of education, and discusses the corresponding development of education libraries with respect to the quality of library services. A 48-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

Discusses children's responses to questions concerning their attitudes about reading, libraries, school influence on reading habits, and tells how adults can help children to read. (HTH)

Examines the issues of a lifetime of service to portray the future as an opportunity for librarians to achieve a leadership role in the information age. Freedom of information versus privacy, censorship, user needs, and technological advancement are discussed in the context of intellectual freedom. Six references are listed. (RAA)

Explores issues related to the role of libraries in the diffusion of knowledge and offers a critique of proposals for a national information policy. Twenty-seven references are cited. (FM)

Presents a model for the development of statewide levels of adequacy for public libraries. Recent developments affecting the profession's thinking about standards are reviewed, various dimensions of the concept of standards are discussed, and issues that remain to be resolved are identified. (Author/JD)

Applies the concept of competency-based education to library user instruction, and describes a number of competency-based programs currently in operation at academic libraries. (FM)

Outlines the development of public library policies and relationships with local government. Discussed are the prototype library, the imbalance of funding between large and small libraries, lack of theory in library education, and implications of the collectivist theory. The need for strong leadership and evaluation of library programs is…