Focuses on the current interest in school/public library cooperation, the content of recent research, the examination of the components of cooperative activities, and a discussion of outstanding examples of cooperative programs. References are appended. (Author/LLS)

In this journal issue six short articles concerning copyright law and practice are teamed with twelve others about cooperative experiences in Illinois libraries. The doctrine of "fair use," which limits the copyright owner's exclusive rights, is the subject of perspectives by an educational media publishing company and a library. The…

Describes how the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, second edition (AACR2) can be used by school libraries for both print and non-print materials. An overview of AACR2 is given, as well as information on networking and suggestions for adopting the code. An annotated list of 12 suggested readings is included. (BK)

Thirteen short papers are presented which discuss various aspects of library acquisitions, programing, and evaluation of services. Among the papers are the reports of the American Library Association's Committees on copyright and on legislation. Media topics included a compilation of bibliographies, primarily of film sources; a study of media…

This annotated bibliography of 104 library surveys and development plans at the state or national level published since 1965 is based on the collection of the ERIC Clearinghouse for Library and Information Sciences. It includes most of the post-1965 titles listed in Galen E. Rike's "Statewide Library Surveys and Development Plans, An Annotated…

Eight papers are included in this report of the Preconference Institute on Library Automation, June 1973. Papers addressing automation in user services, cataloging systems, acquisitions systems, and personnel are presented. Other papers focus on a review of the trends in library automation and computer technology, innovative strategies in systems…