The condition of the private library in the United States is precarious as great book collections are passed increasingly from the private sector to institutions. (4 references) (Author/RS)

Hierarchies-by-type threaten to institutionalize the isolation of different libraries from each other. (Author)

ALA could move forward by becoming an association of libraries in fact as well as in spirit. (Author)

Describes facilities, collections, and services of the Greater Cairo Library, Mubarak Public Library, Heliopolis Public Library, and El Mustaqbal Library and Egyptian efforts to promote literacy and reading. (PEN)

The administrative and legal pitfalls inherent in quick exchanges of bound volumes for microfiles are discussed. (2 references) (KE)

The challenge and opportunity for state libraries to participate in library networks are here, yet state libraries are little known to users, the majority of librarians and the general public. (AB)

Discusses core beliefs held by traditional academic libraries, and how these beliefs represented something of value for the user and provided a common intellectual framework. Identifies disturbing trends in modern librarianship, and suggests libraries need to balance technological knowledge with a respect for traditional library practice, focusing…

Other states planning plans for libraries may benefit from lessons learned in Ohio's library Development Plan. (AB)

Scepticism is a form of philosophy to be adopted by libraries which will accommodate all dogmas regarding library missions but will assent to none. (AB)

Because prepayment problems have led to complaints from librarians, the Bookdealer-Library Relations Committee of the American Library Association offers considerations to serve as guidelines in making prepayment decisions. (JPF)

During the past two decades publishers generally discovered the library market and came to realize its importance and potential. (Author)

Developments in library services to Hispanic Americans include special collection development and outreach services to non-users but change is coming too slowly for America's fastest growing minority. Professional education has responded slowly, if at all to the Hispanic population's needs. (MBR)

Describes the history and current operations of a library serving the American community in France. (PF)

This is a selective bibliography covering journal literature, trade publications, monographs and technical reports on the subject of library automation. (SJ)

The Library Technology Program is an attempt to meet one of the great challenges to improved library service -- the application of new technology to library operations. (20 references) (SJ)