Library service has become a concern of government at all levels with each having its specific role to play. This introductory statement to this issue of Library Trends" indicates the major substantive areas of library legislation. (Author/NH)

This article is not intended to review the various sources of federal funds for public libraries but rather to urge public librarians to take a wider view of federal opportunities. Opportunities for legislation accessible to specific urban problems may be more available than they suspect. (NH)

Good library legislation for public libraries is broad and general, flexible, permissive, specific in the authority for tax support but not with limitations, clear, conceise and stable. Library laws of Hawaii, California and Illinois can serve as models for the other states. (NH)

Discusses national differences, natural justice, and protection of tangible expressions in the copyright law and tactical and practical considerations regarding the legal aspects of author compensation for library lending. Special problems for public lending rights legislation (PLR) in the U.S. are cited. Eighteen references are provided. (CHC)

A definition of the term library system," is followed by a discussion of state legislation relating to library systems. (NH)

Examines statutory and legal remedies available to library administrators for the protection of their institutions, their employees, and their collections. Discussion covers law enforcement priorities and the library, museum, or archive and a comparison of state legislation concerning damage or failure to return library materials and library…