The legislative development of the Library Services Act of 1956 and the Library Services and Construction Act of 1964, based primarily on accounts in the Congressional Record. (Author/LS)

A report on (1) the school library institutes funded under NDEA Title XI, (2) the programs funded under HEA Title II-B, (3) the Medical Library Assistance Act training programs, and (4) very briefly, several other federally funded programs which have included opportunities for the support of library education programs. (Author)

Some myths underlying the governance of social organizations and their impact upon libraries and library services in a number of areas are explored. Three articles examine some general trends in governance and how those trends relate to libraries; the others focus on trends of governance within particular types of libraries and information…

History of the Library Services and Construction Act, and the relationship between social and political conditions and library funding. (LS)

Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) has spotlighted the nationwide needs and inequities in school library programs and emphasized the need for library personnel. It is responsible for the addition of media and library courses in many teacher training institutions. (NH)

Examines the role of the federal government in relation to library services in metropolitan areas, and discusses legislative efforts to achieve library objectives. (Author/PF)

Recent laws and regulations which affect the operation of federal libraries and which have not been previously reported are summarized. (Author/NH)

A history of the legislation and distribution of funds of the Higher Education Act, Title II-A, with recommendations for future aid distribution. (LS)

Reprography of musical works as covered by Copyright Law 1976 (section 108) and new law (PL94-553) is discussed. Historical interpretation and exclusion of music and copyright, impact of law on music libraries, and recommendations for revision of law by Music Library Association and Music Publisher's Association of America are highlighted. (EJS)

The history and impact of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title II, including a review of major studies and a discussion of the concept of consolidation of educational funding. (LS)

A brief discussion of federal legislation, both enacted and pending, and what it means to college and university libraries is presented. (NH)

It is appropriate for librarians to be aware of representative procedures and activities which can take place in a federal agency - in this case the U.S. Office of Education - in the preparation of a library-related legislative proposal. This article highlights a few past and current activities affecting librarianship. (Author/NH)

Discusses national differences, natural justice, and protection of tangible expressions in the copyright law and tactical and practical considerations regarding the legal aspects of author compensation for library lending. Special problems for public lending rights legislation (PLR) in the U.S. are cited. Eighteen references are provided. (CHC)

Illustrates how the American Library Association's (ALA) federal legislative program has been implemented over the years, based on an officially adopted legislative policy and a flexible legislative strategy. Highlights the organizational components essential to an effective legislative program for libraries, whether at the federal or state level.…

Library service has become a concern of government at all levels with each having its specific role to play. This introductory statement to this issue of Library Trends" indicates the major substantive areas of library legislation. (Author/NH)