This publication is a reference source on developments in the field of libraries and library science. All areas of public, college, university, primary and secondary schools and special libraries are subjected to critical analysis by the authors of the different sections.

"Advances in Librarianship" is one of the most useful reference sources for developments in the field of libraries and library science. All areas of public, college, university, primary and secondary schools, and special libraries are given up-to-date, critical analysis by contributors who are themselves engaged in the practice of librarianship, in teaching, and in research.

The transfer of library skills to non-library contexts, M.E.D.Koenig
the scholarly vocation and library science, M.Biggs
ethnic libraries and librarianship in the United States - models and prospects, S.Stern
advances in the Chinese library and associated information services since the mid-1970s, J.Barclay and L.Weiming.