Many of the programs developed by the Library of Congress have been created for the benefit of libraries in the United States, and represent a specialized form of federal aid. (Author)

Argues for the passage of the National Library and Information Services Act, a piece of Federal legislation currently pending before Congress. Opponents' objections to the legislation are addressed, and the entire library community is asked to support the bill. (LLS)

Gives a short history of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), a broad-based program of Federal aid to public libraries. Several outstanding programs exemplifying the types of library programs funded with LSCA money are also discussed. (LLS)

This article discusses the problem of adult illiteracy and offers guidelines to assist librarians in developing adult literacy programs based on results of the Los Angeles Public Library's Library Adult Reading Project. Federal and state funding, partnerships, plan of action, personnel, materials, operations, and equipment are covered. (EJS)

Outlines the history of federal library aid and suggests a new program of general aid. (PF)

Of 350 federal support programs for education, at least half could be utilized by librarians. (PF)

Financial aid to public libraries through city, state, and federal monies is discussed, and reasons why support is inadequate are probed. A new organizational form of governance and an established philosophy may help to reverse the trend. (MBR)

A stripped-down case study of the development, implementation, and evaluation of a federally funded project illustrates the realities of planning, use of objectives, measurement, and evaluation. (Author/PF)