Strategies for designing effective professional development programs for research librarians are discussed, focusing on competencies of librarians and benefits to the organization. An internship model that outlines necessary components in the context of quality management and effectiveness is offered. (26 references) (EA)

Discusses changes that are occurring in academic libraries as they try to keep up with the growth in sources of information. Topics discussed include acquisitions; interlibrary loan; new technologies in libraries; library expenditures; library staff; collection development; and the need to redefine the library's role to that of an information…

Presents a background on the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) partnership with the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and notes its achievements. Discusses the CIC Center for Library Initiatives; leveraging investments in libraries; maximizing use of information resources; improving delivery of information/library services; the…

The first article reviews problems within the scholarly communication system and programs designed to ease the situation. Responses by five academics and librarians present their perspectives on this issue. Areas discussed include economic factors, the role of research libraries, the use of information technologies, and the need for research and…

Twenty-five educators participated in a two-week program to study the roles for library technical assistants and the program for their education. Speakers offered introductory and background presentations on the following topics: library education and manpower policy, the qualifications of library technical assistants for various types of…