The preconference on Recruitment of Minorities featured a diversified program with an array of speakers, a panel discussion, concurrent sessions on problem solving, and summaries and critiques from two conference "floaters." (Author)

The Carleton Video Tape Project has been funded by grants from the Kettering and National Science Foundations. Information on tapes available can be obtained by writing to Carleton Video Tape Project, Northfield, Minnesota, 55057. (DS)

The purpose of this paper is to describe and criticize a very common strategy in which the operations reseacher relies strongly on managerial judgement and the existing system as a basis for his inquiry. (10 references) (Author/NH)

In response to evidences of critical human need, the King County Library Board and staff have been exploring ways in which to do their part in alleviating the problems of unemployment, hunger and malnutrition and related social and health problems among the people they serve. (3 references) (Author)

The Bay Area Reference Center (BARC) offered a workshop that concentrates on how the public library can act as a center for free knowledge for the consumer in all fields. The bibliography is one of those included in the workshop kit. (46 references) (Author)

There are too few teachers and librarians geared to serving the ghetto children who might have the spark of genius. Our outreach programs to the disadvantaged and minority children have encouraged mediocrity. (Author/NH)

The Supreme Court decision Stanley v. Georgia is interpreted as an end to restrictions on possession or obtaining of allegedly pornographic materials. This does not end censorship problems in several areas, the most significant for librarians being in distribution of such materials to juveniles. (JS)

Source cataloging consists of preparing a definitive card from an advance copy of a book. This card is promptly sent to the publisher to be duplicated for insertion in every copy of the book before distribution. (NH)

A detailed review and evaluation of the automotive magazines to which the young adult reader will want access. (NH)

At this Midwinter, the Intellectual Freedom Committee confronted a number of threatening apparitions--both past and present, facing them with strong resolve and bringing in the most decidedly affirmative action" of an otherwise refer-and-postpone week. (Author)

Participative management is not the abdicating of responsibility by top management and allowing staff members to do whatever they wish; rather it forces decisions down to the level best suited to determine them by virtue of availability of relevant information and the effect of the decision on the operation. (21 references) (Author/NH).

The bibliography attempts to pull together a number of excellent but scattered writings on the dissident press for the librarian. The thirteen entries, arranged in chronological order are taken from the period 1964-1971. (MM)

The editors of School Library Journal present their choice of 22 excellent new children's books, and the San Francisco Bay Area committee presents 24 new titles for young adults. (MF)

Speculations on the younger generation and the protest movement are presented. (Author)