Introduction
Chapter 1. From Carnegie Tech to New York City : Paul Noble Banks invents himself
Chapter 2. Florence, Italy 1966 : test bedding a new field
Chapter 3. When the right program comes along : the politics of professionalism
Chapter 4. "Selective excellence" : Columbia's School of Library Service and the conservation education programs
Conclusion. The pivot toward academic viability
Figures
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Index
Author's biography.