This study examined how news library staff and editorial staff at a large metropolitan daily newspaper perceive the library's contribution to newsmaking. Data gathered by surveys and interviews show that the library plays a significant but unacknowledged role in news production. (3 references) (MES)

The number of awards for distinguished teaching in psychology reveal relatively weak support for good teaching. This article reviews data on the various awards offered by the American Psychological Association. Notes the creation of two new teaching awards and suggests two ways to increase nominations. (JDH)

Suggestions are made to study the cost/benefit analysis of library unionization as one part of a rigorous analysis of this complex social issue; discussion of others factors involved. (AP)

The proceedings of the December 1976 California Library Association's Conference are described. (AP)

The deans of all professional schools in the U.S. that are accredited and university-affiliated were asked to name the schools within their professions they considered best. The rankings are presented along with some significant additional data on professional schools. (Editor)

Librarianship is not a profession. Most librarians fail to meet, for want of substantive knowledge, the three measures of professional functions. Most librarians are and will be advanced technicians until library education is considerably improved. (23 references) (Author)

Evidence indicates any young woman contemplating a professional career in geography can look forward to substantially less in both the short and long run in terms of material and non-material rewards, such as attainment of higher degrees, rank, appointments, salary, power, honors, etc., than can a young man of the same age and native ability.…

The unresolved problem of titles with their attendent effect on professional status in the field of librarianship is discussed at length. (NH)

Discusses the Commonwealth Foundation, a nonpolitical organization that encourages the growth of commonwealth-wide professional associations, creates national professional centers, and promotes regional professional activity. (Author/JF)

Professors who supervise student teachers usually enjoy less pay and recognition than other members of the college faculty. Too often, they are placed in off-campus centers, where there is little opportunity to interact with their colleagues. (CK)

Librarianship must develop a new awareness and conception of itself and its potential in order to gain the full professional recognition and autonomy it deserves. (Author/AB)