What Kind of Training for Youth Librarians?

After analyzing the history of the profession, the author offers some reflection on the training of youth librarians today. At this time of great change technological evolution, new laws, the disappearance of the Certificat d'aptitude aux fonctions de bibliothécaire the profession of youth librarian is in danger and the situation of their training is a crucial issue. Should it be a specific type of training? In this environment, what future can be outlined for the "youth specialist" in the training programme for librarians?
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