Describes the growing demand for video materials in public libraries and argues that libraries should develop policies for videos that are comparable to policies for print materials. Policy areas discussed include loan periods, interlibrary loans, reserves, freedom to view, and user fees. (CLB)

A 1991 national survey by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship at Clarion University of Pennsylvania measured user reaction to bookmobile services. Respondents reported that bookmobiles have an overwhelmingly positive impact on their lives, and the vast majority (71 percent) put the value of services received in excess of $20.00 per…

Argues for simplification in the use and development of bibliographic standards to increase usability by librarians and patrons and to reduce costs for libraries. The application of technology such as hypertext is also considered. (EA)