Choosing a Library School - Online pathfinder from the Internet Public Library designed for people who are seeking a graduate degree in library and information science. Both Web and print sources are included. www.ipl.org/div/pf/libschool.html
Guidelines for Choosing a Master's Program in Library & Information Studies - American Library Association guide for students who are considering attending library school. Describes how to gather information on programs and lists which library schools have distance education options. www.ala.org/alaorg/oa/guide.html
Issues In Library Education - Examines several topics relating to library schools including the cost of library education and the salary of librarians and the desired role of library education for starting a career in librarianship. www.tk421.net/essays/sherpas.shtml
Library School Lunacy - Site critical of library education that argues for the elimination of degree programs in library and information science and replacing them with field experience. Argues that library science is a "Mickey Mouse" academic discipline unnecessary for the training of librarians. owen.massey.net/libraries/lunacy.html
Library School Recent History - Collection of links that detail developments in library school education. www.sou.edu/library/dale/lis508/2001/morse/applying_to_library_school/history_of_library_school.htm
Office of Accreditation of the American Library Association - Provides leadership in the development of standards for accreditation and to develop and maintain procedures for the implementation of the ALA accreditation function. Lists resources for those interested in the accreditation process of library schools in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. www.ala.org/alaorg/oa/accreditation.html
