Papers derived from a program entitled, 'Dead Ends and Open Doors: The State of Music Librarianship,' which was presented by the Personnel Committee of the Music Library Association at the 1988 Annual Meeting. Topics addressed include the unique aspects of music librarianship (both in general and in technical services in particular), the growth and diversity of the profession as shown by job trends, a profile of persons planning to enter the field, the response of the library to the perceived needs of students interested in music librarianship, and the question of longevity and stability of practitioners of the profession.