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

Presents an interview with two librarians who are participating in joint-use projects, one between a public library and a school library, and one between a public library and an academic library. Personnel, commingling collections, changing library roles, and governance boards are considered. (LRW)

An American delegation assesses how children are faring as libraries in China adapt to the contradictions of a socialist market economy. Discussion includes examples of public-, academic-, and school-library programs, librarian attitudes, technology, and future changes. (AEF)

Recommends ways to alleviate the psychological, political, funding, communication, and planning problems which have blocked the full participation of schools in interlibrary networks. The roles of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and NCLIS's Task Force on the role of the school library media programs in networking are…

Describes the oldest and largest combined school-public library system in the United States. According to school principals and librarians who function within it day to day, the system is working, although it has limitations. (LLS)

Four tables present profile of American Library Association (ALA) membership (1982) in following categories: administrative groups; principal work areas; distribution of librarians by type of library (ALA membership, 1980 Committee on Status of Women Study, Department of Education "Library Human Resources" report); members in each type…

Partnerships formed between public libraries and school library media centers where resources and facilities are shared have increased. Discusses the experiences of Washoe County Library System (Nevada), the New Orleans Public Library (Louisiana) and their respective school districts. Partnerships increased collections, space, and financing but…

If the effectiveness of campus library systems want to be viewed favorably by researchers in the academic community, the librarians must place more stress on user-oriented services and researchers must forego aspirations of information-self-sufficiency. (NH)

Argues that the inability or refusal of librarians to define their own mission has resulted in school libraries without professional staff, academic libraries perceived as warehouses, and public libraries that fluctuate with society's whims. The premise that saving the library is a primary concern, regardless of the quality of the institution, is…

Offers a brief history of library youth services and the political strategies behind them. Topics include the role of women, outreach programs of public libraries, tax support, library development after World War II, federal legislation and funding, National Library Week, school libraries, parent involvement, collaborative partnerships, and…

Explains DVD (Digital Video Disk) technology and why it is useful in library collections. Topics include similarities to CDs and regular videocassettes; advantages of DVD for public, school, and academic libraries, including quality and durability; and DVD myths. (LRW)

The development of library media centers in the elementary schools of the county led to a national award in the 1971 Encyclopaedia Britannica competition. (AB)

Excerpts from the relevant sections of the discussion of the New York Library Association meeting and the position paper of the Regents of the University of the state of New York on transferring library service to children to elementary school media centers are presented. (AB)

Discusses ways that librarians can help the 15% of all children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability (LD). Highlights include the use of books on tape, watching for signs of possible disabilities in preschool programs, and a family program that is a partnership between public and school libraries. (LRW)

In the twenty years from 1952 to 1972, the entire school library picture changed. School libraries developed larger and more varied collections; secured more adequate staffs; and were able to give more services. (9 references) (Author/SJ)