Applies Timothy Gallwey's consciousness-altering techniques for physical activity (from his books on tennis and skiing) to the library reference situation, explaining methods that could help librarians overcome barriers in their activities while relying upon natural information-seeking abilities. (Author/JD)

Highlights of four special collections: British Broadcasting Company Reference Library; National Film Archives and Book Library of the British Film Institute; Theatre Section of the Victoria and Albert Museum; and the Shakespeare Collection of the Birmingham Municipal Reference Library. (LS)

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)

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,…

Describes visits to several major libraries in China. (PF)

Discusses rise of videotex and teletext systems (delivery of graphic and textual information through electronic systems) in the United States, noting the role of libraries and librarians in providing these services. Corporate involvement, U.S. markets, library reference services, and major issues confronting growth are noted. Two references are…

Reports on the visit of an American librarian to the libraries of Burma. (PF)

The Natrona County Public Library, Wyoming, has demonstrated that the use of television is feasible and that it can add a new dimension to library services. (SJ)

The purpose of the National Endowment for the Humanities is to help thinkers, teachers, scholars, and writers develop the humanities as sources of insight into human problems and priorities. (Author/MM)

Discusses the use of marketing by not-for-profit institutions, focusing on its role in libraries. Ten truths relevant to library marketing at present and in the future, which deal with programs and services, marketing professionals, users' needs and concerns, and library budgets, are presented. (EJS)

Summarizes the proceedings of the White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services, held November 15-19, 1979, in Washington, DC. Key issues raised in its five theme areas--meeting personal needs, lifelong learning, service to organizations and the professions, effectively governing society, and international cooperation--are…

Fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, vandalism (including bombing) and war are discussed as major ways libraries and library collections have been badly damaged or destroyed. (53 references) (KE)