Among the many colorful stories in American library history, the Calumet (Michigan) Library has its own special place. (Author)

A series of events in Connecticut illustrate the need for political activism by librarians. (PF)

Reports on a visit to Poland in June 1975. (PF)

An interview discussing informational graphics in libraries. (PF)

One of the main problems in the crowded public libraries of Hong Kong is too much use by too many people. (Author)

Introduces a series of articles reporting progress made in library services to the Spanish speaking in the past eight years, despite the undeniable discrimination that exists against the Hispanic-heritage librarian and the delivery of library and information services to this ethnic group. Each article is followed by an interview with a Hispanic…

The truest meaning of public service was that, although never used by all citizens, it was still available for any citizen. Whether public service in America can survive in the next decade, and maintain its basic altruistic concepts, will be the concern of all librarians. (Author/NH)

Discusses the history and functions of Philadelphia's Franklin Institute and outlines prospects for the Institute's library with respect to services, programs, and financial support under the direction of Leonard Freiser, the recently-appointed head librarian. The Institute's museum and library collections, especially those concerned with science,…