In this essay, the major issues involved in the recruitment and selection of qualified faculty for library schools in developing countries are considered, with frequent references to faculty recruitment practices and policies which have proven effective in developed countries such as the United States and Great Britain. The topics addressed include standards for education in librarianship, success in faculty recruitment, the "ideal" faculty, the importance of doctoral degrees in candidate evaluation, the importance of library experience for library educators, the importance of teaching and research skills in library education, and the role of faculty publications in developing a library school's academic reputation. A 50-item reference list accompanies the text. (JL)