Examines changes in the perceptions of public library children's services by library professionals through a content analysis of entries in "Library Literature" since 1958 which refer to children's library services and populations served. The opinions of current library administrators are compared to those of 100 years ago. (EM)

Describes the growing awareness of children's needs and the development of children's and young people's library services from 1800 to 1976. (LS)

Existing evaluative studies are reviewed. Concluding recommendations suggest a community-based evaluation, certain priorities and inclusions, and underline the need for developing criteria for measuring the quality of children's services in public libraries and evaluating program impact. (JB)

Discusses the role of the library in the life of an immigrant child or the child of immigrants or immigrant descendants. Twenty-two references are cited. (FM)

This paper discusses conceptual frameworks for the understanding of the institutionalized child's psychological needs; effects that illness and institutionalization have on the psychological development of children; and ways that knowledge in these areas can help the librarian design a perceptive and flexible library program to meet their…

This demographic study outlines changes in society over the last 25 years that have affected children and discusses children's intellectual and physical development; changes in family structure; and the effects of social, economic, and political factors on the environment for children. Implications for children's services in public libraries are…

Factors to be considered in selecting children's films are discussed, and guidelines are provided for film evaluation and for the establishment of film programs in libraries. Some examples of multimedia theme programs combining stories with films are given. (MBR)