The Role of Library Schools in Providing Continuing Education for the Profession

THE RAPID CHANGE which is characteristic of today's society creates a need for concerned librarians to update and extend their initial professional education. As the half-life of professional knowledge steadily declines, continuing education enables one to keep a step ahead of professional obsolescence. The impact of change on the need for continuous learning has been recognized by library associations as well as individual librarians. Continuing education is essential for all library personnel, professional and supportive. . . .*