The author reviews the past manifestations of the suppression of intellectual freedom, and possible future reoccurrances, and the role that libraries have played, and must play to combat it. (SJ)

A survey of the members of the American Library Association revealed that the principal salary determinants are academic degree, type of employer and sex. The obvious differences in the earnings of men and women is not only found in the early experience years but any narrowing which does take place in the wage gap seems to take place at the…

ALA could move forward by becoming an association of libraries in fact as well as in spirit. (Author)

The programs, activities and development of the Canadian Library Association and the libraries of Canada from 1952 to 1972 are reviewed. (SJ)

The intent of the American Library Association resolution on compliance is that libraries begin to utilize their own expertise or that of a state or local equal employment or human relations commission or voluntary compliance agency toward a positive employment goal. (AB)

The librarian should use the library as an instrument of social change, be responsive to the social concerns of the community, and take action in national and state associations as well as in daily work. (AB)

Because prepayment problems have led to complaints from librarians, the Bookdealer-Library Relations Committee of the American Library Association offers considerations to serve as guidelines in making prepayment decisions. (JPF)

The American Library Association, always alert to its international library responsibilities, has been intensively active since 1942, its early activities heavily financed by foundation support, its later activities, since 1967, by the association and the U.S. government. (Author)

The American Library Association (ALA) enlisted the help of design students at the University of Illinois/Chicago to produce an advertising campaign for the nation's libraries. The campaign, which took 15 weeks to prepare, resulted in bold, unusual, sometimes ambiguous, and thought-provoking ads. It embodied the relationship between libraries and…

The library profession's attitude regarding national and international issues, and issues within the profession during the last decade are recalled. (MBR)

Reports on major activities and personalities in the District of Columbia. (PF)

A firm proposal is made for a statement of policy on library training and education, and the utilization of manpower in libraries. This policy statement is intended to recommend categories of library manpower, and levels of training and education appropriate to the preparation of personnel for these categories, which will support the highest…

Argues that librarians must strive to unlock people's minds from an early age with the power of the printed word, and urges them to be active advocates for children, to speak out for children's rights to read, to become educated, and to succeed. It is suggested that librarians mobilize through involvement in professional associations. (SD)

Presents a global perspective on libraries and access to information. Topics include information policies, including intellectual property rights and censorship issues; the education and training of librarians; demographics and cultural changes; government and non-government activities; and the role of IFLA (International Federation of Library…