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)

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)

Presents overview of state of Soviet Union library service comprising 350,000 libraries, including national, governmental department, and public group (trade unions, professional associations) libraries. Training of Soviet librarians, library cooperation, national planning and funding, cultural exchange and cooperation, supporting international…

Introduces a series of articles reporting progress made in library services to the Spanish speaking in the past eight years, despite the undeniable discrimination that exists against the Hispanic-heritage librarian and the delivery of library and information services to this ethnic group. Each article is followed by an interview with a Hispanic…

The truest meaning of public service was that, although never used by all citizens, it was still available for any citizen. Whether public service in America can survive in the next decade, and maintain its basic altruistic concepts, will be the concern of all librarians. (Author/NH)

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

Reports on a visit to Poland in June 1975. (PF)

Describes efforts to conserve library materials in Cambodia being undertaken by a Cornell University library program. Topics discussed include the absence of educated librarians; environmental problems, including insects; an absence of preservation facilities and supplies; a lack of policies for the National Library; and physical and bibliographic…

The author reports upon her assignment as consultant during the construction of the new library for the international school in Islamabad, West Pakistan. (SJ)

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)

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…

The focus of this statement from the computer industry is on types of failures and their causes. (MM)

An interview discussing informational graphics in libraries. (PF)