This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 24th annual conference was held in Koror, Republic of Palau, November 10-15, 2014. This volume includes a listing of the PIALA 2014 Organizing Committee and PIALA Officers and…

The workings of the Congressional Research Service is provided. Emphasis is on the librarians' role, which is mainly in the Library Services and Congressional Reference Division. The Rayburn Center, a prototype of information centers to be located in congressional office buildings, is highlighted. (Author/DH)

People need access to precise information about their rights and the ways of retaining these rights. Librarians can perform a valuable service to their patrons and to the democracy of our country by providing the people with the necessary materials and information concerning their rights. (NH)

Presenting approximately 500 libraries and information sources through the National Natural Resources Library and Information System (NNRLIS), this directory identifies and locates the libraries within the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior. The following departments are included: Office of the Secretary, Office of the Solicitor,…

A four-week institute on law librarianship provided 35 librarians with the opportunity to study the specialized skill and knowledge requirements of law librarianship and to learn to solve the organizational and administrative problems law librarians face. A combination of lectures and field trips exposed the participants to the following topics:…