The literature review disclosed that paying for library information services is not common. A sound basis for determining the costs of the services or charges for them does not exist. There are indications that large operating centers are becoming concerned with costs and cost-accounting to establish realistic fees. (Editor/JS)

The trend in relations between the library and the book trade has been in the direction of increased communication and cooperation. Organizational links between librarians, publishers, and booksellers are discussed. (Author/JS)

The purpose of this exploratory study was to survey the distribution of workloads of library school faculty members in the areas of teaching, research and study, and service. It was carried out in connection with a university-wide study conducted at the University of Oregon. (2 references) (SJ)

A well prepared teacher is the crucial factor in individualizing instruction. Thus, at Lenape High School the Student Teacher Inservice Program allows each trainee to concentrate on an aspect of professional preparation focusing on use of the library or instructional materials center. (8 references) (SJ)

Do's and don'ts for reference librarians trying to fulfill the information needs of the library user. (5 references) (NH)

The child's self-image is created in the early or formative years, and it is partly through books that this image is formed. The librarian, who is responsible for selecting nontextbook materials is in a position to contribute much to the successful development of the ego of her young readers. (13 references) (Author/NH)

Microfiche storage and computer-assistance to produce multilingual indexes at the United Nations Headquarters Library are described. (Author/NH)

A report of the meeting of the newly-organized Social Responsibilities Round Table Task Force held during the American Library Association Conference. (Author)

A brief account of laws put on the books of the federal government by Congress concerning censorship and the creation of a National Commission on Obscenity and Pornography. (NH)

The purpose of this article is to report findings from the research literature about adult literacy and adult reading materials for adults with limited reading experience, to define the dimensions of the problem, and to identify new concepts and trends in library programs in this area of adult service. (61 references) (Author/NH)

Today's need is for self-renewing institutions that are constantly experimenting and changing in an effort to meet the need of learners. (Author)

Sixteen Texas libraries, in June 1969, founded the Texas Consortium to Microfilm Mexican Archival Resources in a cooperative effort to preserve Mexican records for research. Members of the Texas Consortium choose an area of Mexico in which they wish to work, and the Consortium coordinates activities. (7 references) (Author/NH)

A bill has been presented to Congress to preserve nationally televised news and public interest programs. (AB)

Indonesian multiple-element personal names cause problems to catalogers who have to establish these names. Research results showed that the inverted last element entries are to be preferred. (12 references) (Author/NH)