This report relates to academic library staff and notes that attention should be given to paraprofessional titles. Paraprofessionals should have a H.S. diploma, Library Assistants an AA degree, Library Associates a Bachelor's degree. A certification route is also available. Continuing education is an option. There is a need for standardization and classification of positions.
Compensation needs to be addressed.
The committee will continue to address these issues and report again next year. There was some discussion regarding what the committee might do. There was a motion by Keith Clouten that David Rios be a member of the Planning Committee for next year's meeting. Presentation by Joseph E. Gurubatham . Distance Education and the Academic Librarian.