Its director describes a successful public library program for lending toys and games. (PF)

The article argues two main points: (1) make decisions about library automation in the context of competent organization, management, and planning; and (2) lay a sound foundation for automation by completing a step-by-step sequence of tasks. (Author/NH)

Describes the setting up of a collection of puppets for circulation at the Tredyffrin Public Library in Pennsylvania and explains how to fund, publicize, and manage such a collection. Investing in a puppet program does not require a lot of money; enthusiasm can stretch a little money a long way. (JPF)

Surveys the historical development of automated technical processing in schools and notes the impact of this automation in a number of cases. Speculations about the future involvement of school libraries in automated processing and networking are included. Thirty references are listed. (BBM)

A progress report on audiovisual material cataloging standards and services is presented. (Author)

The tenth abridged edition (1971) of the Dewey Decimal Classification represents, in addition to the updating of the system, many structural improvements which render the system a more workable one, especially for children's room and school library collections. (2 references) (Author)

Discusses the need for cooperation between architects and clients during the design process, and describes the working relationship between an architect and librarian during the design of a school library facility. Specific solutions for design requirements relating to book processing, reference services, and microform use are described. (CLB)

This discussion of library software packages includes guidelines for library automation with microcomputers; criteria to aid in software selection; comparison of some features of available acquisitions, circulation and overdues software; references for software reviews; additional information on microsoftware; and a directory of producers and…