The introduction to this special, double issue contains the program schedule and introductory remarks of the Director of the Institute on Cable Television for Librarians held September 17-20, 1972 in Philadelphia. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through 502084.) (SJ)

The author discusses various problems related to the increased use of cable and introduces the complexity of the issues involved. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503073 and 503075 through 503084.) (SJ)

A short lecture is presented on how librarians can incorporate their programing into that of existing and future cable television stations. The lecture was followed by a question/answer period. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503076 and 503078 through 503084.) (SM)

Current controls, and how they came about, are discussed briefly. Needed regulations are also mentioned. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503078 and LI 503080 through LI 503084.) (SM)

A mini workshop on the use of video tape equipment followed these brief remarks on the characteristics of the equipment and features to consider before purchase. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503072 and 503074 through 501084.) (SJ)

The development of cable television, its present state, and future prospects, including a possible role for libraries, are discussed. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 and 503073 through 503084.) (SJ)

This paper proposes a broadening of the scope of current cable television content planning to include a wide new range of services which would have high potential social impact: interactive television services. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503080 and LI 503082 through LI 503084.) (3 references) (Author)

Panel members, who were from different states, discussed existing and future uses of cable television in their libraries. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503077 and LI 503079 through LI 503084.) (SM)

A scenario was presented depicting interaction among a city councilman, a cable operator, a community organizer, a library director, and a superintendent of media development, all of whom have different concerns and views about cable television. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503079 and LI 503081 through LI 503084.) (SM)

Library planning for cable television was discussed further by other panel members. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503081 and LI 503083 and 503084; see specifically LI 503078 for first part of discussion.) (SM)

A panel discusses the need for, and the problems of, societal involvement in planning programing for cable television. The panel members stressed the need for community self-help programs. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503075 and 503077 through 503084.) (SM)

The concept of cable as a conduit for all telecommunications, especially how it would help library networking, is discussed. Specific studies which have been conducted are described. Discussion by panel members followed. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through LI 503082 and LI 503084.) (3 references) (SM)

The conclusion contains reports of discussions from the four groups which make up participant types: (a) those having no cable, (b) those having old cable systems, (c) those negotiating for cable, and (d) those having cable but no programs. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through LI 503083.) (Author/SM)

In order to utilize cable, libraries will be dealing with an entirely new clientele. The present knowledge libraries have about their users is not sufficient to extrapolate to the new clientele, so needs must be identified. (Other conference materials are LI 503071-503074 and 503076 through 503084.) (Author/SJ)

In September 1972, a federally-funded 3-day institute was held, under the auspices of the Drexel University Graduate School of Library Science, to acquaint librarians from local State and Regional public libraries with current developments in the cable television field as they affect library planning and activities. The program utilized several…