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Bundy, Mary Lee – Library Journal, 1972
A new statement of philosophy for the American public library which recognizes and commits the institution to helping to end social inequality and injustice through improved information access and by reconstituting the institution's structure and staffing so that it can become and remain genuinely socially responsive is called for. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Ghettos, Information Dissemination, Library Role
Gell, Marilyn K. – Library Journal, 1979
Introduces the political issues to be discussed at the first White House Conference on Library and Information Services which will focus on citizen control of the information flow in view of developing demands and technology. A desired political result of the conference is the creation of a citizens' lobby. (SW)
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Consumer Protection, Information Dissemination, Information Needs
Hering, Millicent B. – Library Journal, 1971
The librarian's role in bringing order and understanding to the drug dilemma is described. (Author)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Legislation, Information Dissemination
Benton, Charles – Library Journal, 1979
Shares some highlights of the March 8, 1979 meeting between the President's top policy-makers, members of the National Commission on Library and Information Science (NCLIS), and the staff of the White House Conference on Library and Information Services. (JD)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination, Learning Disabilities, Library Planning
Hoduski, Bernadine Abbott – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the final report of the American Library Association's Commission on Freedom and Equality of Access to Information, which addresses such issues as telecommunications, access to electronic and government information, preservation, illiteracy, censorship, copyright, libel, postal rates, and the future role of libraries in providing access…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Depository Libraries, Electronic Publishing
Kranich, Nancy C. – Library Journal, 1989
Describes the Electronic Dissemination of Information database operated by Martin Marietta Data Systems, under contract to the Department of Agriculture, to illustrate the issues and problems librarians face in trying to provide access to government information in electronic formats, and to discuss the role of public and private sectors in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Costs, Databases
Smith, Eldred – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses electronic information technology and possible effects on research libraries' transition from print-based collections to new configurations. Topics discussed include the effects of printing on the growth and spread of information; limits to dissemination and access; electronic mail (E-mail); and new methods for scholarly publishing and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Communication (Thought Transfer), Electronic Mail
