A Service Profession, A Service Commitment: A Festschrift in Honor of Charles D. Patterson

Contents: Preface / Charles D. Patterson Pt. I; Roles in Support of the Professional Literature An Editor Releases Energy / Kathleen de la Pena McCook Reviewing: A Strategic Service / Dana Watson Keepers of the Gates or Demons in a Jar? / John M. Budd Pt. II; Opportunities for Professional Action Through Organizations ALISE and the Quest for Leadership /Danny P. Wallace Beta Phi Mu: History and Future / Joseph Mika The Institutional Service Role of the Librarian and Library and Information Science Educator in the Academic Setting / Bert R. Boyce Pt. III; The Impact and Value of Teaching Advising and Mentoring: Complementary and Essential Roles / Connie Van Fleet Being a Damn Good Librarian/ Donald E. Riggs Bibliography Publications of Charles D. Patterson Books, Chapters, and Article Book Reviews (A Partial Listing)