Describes two types of information education currently offered in China: formal education by universities and colleges with established specialization in scientific and technical information; and professional continuing education. Universities providing information science programs, required and elective courses for scientific and technical…

Reviews the increased importance of bibliographic instruction in libraries of all types and addresses the question of whether librarians are adequately trained to teach library patrons. The responsibility of library schools to provide training for bibliographic instruction is discussed. (CLB)

This discussion of the situation of part-time students focuses on generally accepted attitudes toward such students, possible role conflicts between faculty and students who are knowledgeable practitioners, the needs of these students in terms of course content and availability, and the special problems posed by distance education. (CLB)