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 first of this set of two papers discusses the administration and activities of the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress. The function of the Division is to safeguard, help acquire, classify and catalog, and make useful the collections of manuscripts in its possessions. To accomplish this the Division maintains a reading room and…

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)

Two Institute papers were concerned with genealogical research. "Manuscripts, Private Papers and Genealogical Research," deals with the handling and evaluation of unpublished and private papers in genealogical research. "The Genealogical Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints," discusses the Mormon…

The objectives of this institute were: (1) To provide the classroom teacher with the basic knowledge of library science through introduction to reference materials which will serve as the backbone for a more effective use of the library as a learning center; (2) To provide classroom teachers with knowledge about and experiences with instructional…

Papers presented at the Institute which were concerned with keeping of church archives are entitled: "St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Eugene, Oregon;""Central Lutheran Church, Eugene, Oregon: A History;""Mormon Church Archives: An Overview;""Sacramental Records of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Eugene,…

The purpose of this report is to present a study of the history and development of the New York Public Library. Attention has also been paid to the structure of the Library and it's various Divisions, including the Manuscript Division. However, this paper does not attempt to penetrate deeply into the policy and organization of the Manuscript…

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)