Describes the historical development of "Top of the News" and a study that examined how well the publication serviced the interests of youth librarians. The areas discussed include categories of materials printed; types, length, authors, and subjects of feature items; and the focus on age levels and types of libraries. (CLB)

A survey of 117 young people (ages 4 to 15) in 4 public libraries in New Haven, Connecticut, examined children's attitudes toward librarians. Responses to questions about career aspirations and perceived qualities of librarians, as well as children's descriptions of their own drawings of librarians indicated a generally positive view. (10…