Outlines theoretical and practical dimensions of the use of bibliometrics (i.e., the scientific study of recorded discourse) to enhance library school curricula. A proposal for a course at the master's level and future prospects for teaching bibliometrics are included. Twenty-six references and a course syllabus are appended. (EJS)

A brief review of the increasing need for library services to Hispanics includes reviews of two useful references. It is pointed out that library schools and the American Library Association can play a crucial role in providing quality library services for the Spanish-speaking, and programs at several library schools are mentioned. (LLS)

Lists 101 institutional members and almost 1,900 educators in two major sections: a listing by school of faculty members and subject areas, and an alphabetical roster of personnel with title and school. Also included are institutional phone numbers, second language qualified faculty, AALS individual members, officers, liaison representatives, and…

Indicates various kinds of graduate information science programs available at 36 universities and their addresses and phone numbers. The booklet from which this material was taken also identifies additional programs and other ASIS publications, and its availability is given. (RBF)

Describes Missouri's program for training library science students in the use of online bibliographical tools. (FM)

Offers a view of the ongoing efforts in all academic fields to maintain the proper balance between theory and practice in the teaching of cataloging in library schools, based upon a survey of faculty in accredited institutions. (FM)

Urges the development of post-master's degree internship programs in academic libraries to further professional training and improve placement of new library school graduates. The history of library internship programs is reviewed and a new program of internship developed by AALS and ACRL is outlined. (RAA)

Speculates on why graduate library schools have not, in the persons of their professors, produced theoretical leadership in Library Science. The ideals of professional ethical standards are contrasted with present practice. (RAA)

Describes a survey of 100 library school deans and directors conducted to determine the current status of bibliographic instruction. Results indicate that interest in such courses is high and that preparing effective instructors to teach involves skills in communication, teaching techniques, and evaluation techniques.

The objectives, coverage, structure, instructional methods, administration, and evaluation of the integrated core curriculum at the Drexel University School of Library and Information Science are discussed. (MBR)

The integrated core curriculum program at the University of South Carolina College of Librarianship is described in a report drawn from a presentation by three chairpersons of the program. (MBR)

Reports on a survey of accredited library school programs determine their commitment to continuing education, the most common program types, and problems involved in program development. (Author/MBR)

Surveys the history of library education and publishing from 1876 to the present in order to examine the relationship between the curriculum in library science schools and library literature. The emphasis is on how publishing for library education is influenced by changes in curriculum and how practice in librarianship influences both. (58…

Describes a webometric analysis of linkages to library and information science (LIS) department Web sites in United Kingdom universities. Concludes that situation data are not well suited to evaluation of LIS departments and that departments can boost Web site visibility by hosting a wide range of materials. (Author/LRW)

Librarians might remember that day, whether it was a month ago or over ten years ago. They may have asked themselves what they needed to know, how they should do it, how they could improve it, and, if change was needed, whether they could effect change with ease or would be met with opposition? Did they go in like lambs and become lions, or learn…