This travel report includes descriptions of university libraries, public libraries, and national libraries in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia. (PF)

The aim of this article is to look briefly at the constituent parts of the British library scene and, where possible, to indicate directions that the profession is likely to follow. (Author)

The fierce pride of the Welsh in their own land and culture is the foundation stone on which their National Library has been built. (Author)

Discusses six broad categories of activities in the context of planning for future organizational changes in academic libraries: facilities, budget, organizational structure, staff, service, and information resources. (EM)

This brief introduction by Herman Liebaers, president of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), sets the stage for this issue's topic of librarianship overseas. (MF)

The strengthening of a link between public and school libraries is at the heart of the program in West Sussex. (Author)

Overview of growth and progress of American librarianship from 1945 to 1970 ("Golden Age") highlights library education; expansion of American Library Association; library philanthropy; federal aid to libraries; library buildings and new technology; changes in academic, public, school, and special libraries; general trends; and end of…

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

Reports on the 1991 Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference. Issues addressed include the need for innovation through the creation and adoption of paradigms; new developments in computers; library education, including continuing education; operations and services of the SLA; and new roles for the future in recruitment, ethics, and…

All the organizational, technical, fiscal, and physical changes of libraries are designed to serve the two ultimate purposes of helping in the political indoctrination of the people and improving and increasing production. (Author)

Six articles provide an overview of map librarianship in the United States and highlight the following areas: microphotography, cartography's photographic revolution; major sources for map acquisitions; preservation (processes, equipment, and supply dealers); map collections in public libraries; and suggestions for improvement in map…

Identifies challenges facing graduate library education and recommends ways to keep library programs from closing, including better defining the profession of librarianship and avoiding isolation by engaging in high-profile, universitywide relationships with other academic departments. Unique characteristics of librarians and librarianship are…

Provides a brief history of the life of Melvil Dewey, describing his many accomplishments in several diversified areas. Fourteen references are listed. (CHC)

Results of a study to determine the number of library schools offering various types of field experience programs for their students. (JPF)