Identifies four categories of need for library service to migrants, highlighted in a 1972-73 survey, and describes initiatives and efforts by the Australian government and libraries to address those needs. (JD)

This report of the American Library Association's 1987 conference in San Francisco summarizes meetings on: local area networks, personal liability of library trustees, librarian shortages, AIDS education, CD-ROM technology, literacy, Black librarians and the political process, and restriction of young adult literature. Exhibit highlights are also…

The unwritten policy of the Huntsville-Madison County (Alabama) Public Library for dealing with unattended children includes librarian involvement with the children, increased public awareness of the problem, and a priority on children's services. It is noted, however, that the library cannot serve as a day care operation. (MES)

Description of the planning and implementation of a microcomputer-based local area network in the Northbrook (Illinois) Public Library highlights: (1) applying for a grant; (2) network design; (3) the bidding process; (4) installation; (5) implementing the network; and (6) problems and cautions. (MES)

Reviews the history of the bookmobile operations of Seattle's King County Library System, noting the events that forced the development of the bookmobile into a "Traveling Library Center," and describes the success of this new service. (JD)

Programs examples and discusses the profitability of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial operations that charge fees for information services and products. Various types of fees and charging mechanisms are described. A list of professional associations, publications, workshops, and selected readings is provided. (CLB)

Setting up a public library bulletin board system is described as a way to attract young adult users as well as to foster awareness and use of electronic information media. Step-by-step guidelines cover hardware needed, including modems, types of software available, designing the system's contents, and maintenance and security. (EM)

Profile of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division of the Library of Congress--which houses one of the world's greatest collections of rare books--includes a brief history, acquisitions, library services and users, processing and preservation of rare books, and the library's mission. (EJS)

Describes development of the Huntington Library, the largest and most complete repository in the United States of source material on British and American civilization from the Middle Ages to 1850, noting setting, service to researchers and the public, and collections. (EJS)

Describes creative writing programs for teens in several public libraries including the Boston Public Library. Among the successful projects were writer-led workshops, the publication of newsletters and magazines, and contests. A list of possible publishing outlets for teens is included. (EA)

Describes the collection and services offered by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' Margaret Herrick Library. (CHC)

Considers the need for family literacy programs and library involvement in such programs. National organizations and local library programs devoted to family literacy are described, and the California State Library's Families for Literacy Program, which provides funding for local library family literacy programs, is discussed. (MES)

Provides an overview of the facility, collection, and programs of the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City. The museum's computerized library is described, including hardware, interface, television or radio program viewing/listening services available to the public, and highlights of the collection. (MES)

Discussion of rural libraries and librarianship provides a definition of rural areas and notes work of the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship (based at School of Library Science, Clarion State University), library personnel, professional continuing education for library staff, and renewed and continuing interest in rural library services.…

Discusses the services of the San Francisco Public Library with respect to the effects of Proposition 13 and inflation, and describes the roles of the Main Library, the Business Branch, the Chinatown Branch, and the Communications Center. (CHC)