Responses to a survey of 346 1980 graduates of thirteen accredited library school programs indicate that geographic convenience is the primary factor in selecting a library education program and that this consideration is more important than perceptions of quality or the availability of specialized courses in anticipation of certain careers. The responses also demonstrate that expectations about both type of library and job specialization shift from when students enter into the degree program through graduation and the first job to positions nine years later. Implications for students, employers, library educators, and the accreditation process are discussed.
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White et al. (1990) studied this question.