A professional organization is one aspect used in defining an occupation as professional". In light of the current interest of librarians on the issue, this article looks at the American Library Association to see how closely it fits the typology of a professional organization. (38 references) (SJ)

The author believes the time is right for the private practice of counseling, and he advocates that counselor educators be the first large group to enter this field. They have the assets in terms of time, financial stability, credentials, and training for making the profession a truly innovative one. (Author)

A questionnaire survey of New York State academic librarians to assess their attitudes towards faculty status is reported. (8 references) (Author/NH)

The teaching profession must be allowed some measure of self-governance in order to become responsive to the needs of both the public welfare and the individual practitioner. (JH)

To achieve professional status teachers must and live up to--full-year contracts and full-year positions. (LLR)

Provides a short summary of the life of an award-winning English teacher. (JL)

The article explores aspects of the field of rehabilitation teaching of the blind. Taking into account the history of the development of the field, the author examines the current status and outlines problems, such as discord among organizations representing interests in the field. Five actions to enhance the profession are suggested. (PHR)

This article discusses the difficulties inherent in addressing the need for art-based assessments to place art therapy on an "equal footing" with research in medicine, psychology, education, and other mental health professions. The author questions whether it is to art therapists' advantage to strive for such "equal footing." (GCP)

The author addresses the issue of professionalism as it has evolved within the field of public administration. By evaluating the cases for and against professionalism and the role of the American Society for Public Administration, he focuses attention on questions regarding professionalism that are relevant to both practitioners and academicians.…

Responds to Ken Donelson's "Professionalism: English Teachers' Rights and Responsibilities" (EJ v77 n4). Argues that English teachers are professionals regardless of public perception, but they lack a perception of themselves as professionals. Concludes that teachers don't need more lists of requirements, but more respect for diversity…