Discusses issues and goals of the Conference. The importance of libraries is considered in terms of government responsibility, literacy, information technology, library resources, and library networks. (SW)

Investigates the provision of library services via satellite, explains briefly the operation and advantages of communication satellites, and discusses the various telecommunications equipment and services which, when coupled with satellite transmission, will enhance library activities. Demand trend projections for telecommunications services…

Presents a guide to for-profit library publishing of reprints, original manuscripts, and smaller items. Discussed are creation of a publications panel to manage finances and preparation, determining prices of items, and drawing up author contracts. (SW)

Reviews the experience of the Council on Library Resources (CLR) in funding programs that attempt to more closely integrate academic libraries with undergraduate education: CLR Fellowsnip Program, CLR-NEH College Library Program, and CLR Library Service Enhancement Program. Appended are bibliographies of articles about CLR programs and lists of…

Presents summaries of reports presented at the 1979 Association of American Llbrary Schools (AALS) Conference. Topics discussed include adult services, curriculum, international library education, interschool relations, library history, teaching methods, women in librarianship, and the Council of Deans and Directors. (FM)

Identifies a conflict between the kind of reference service that many librarians of tax-supported academic and public libraries have accepted as workable within their institutions and the kind of reference service that has evolved for those who can pay for online bibliographic searches in these same libraries. (Author)

Real questions, with no predetermined answers, were submitted by students in an introductory reference class and used to supplement instructor developed problems sets for practice in answering reference questions. The methodology and benefits are discussed. (Author/MBR)

Children's library work internationally rests in dynamic individuals who combine pragmatism with idealism, such as Janet Hill (England), Virginia Betancourt (Venezuela), Lily Amir-Arjomand (Iran), Hedwig Anuar (Singapore), Mitsue Ishitake (Japan), and Genevieve Patte (France). Innovators in the field are now more likely to come from non-North…

Reviews the evolution of library community service patterns in reference and adult services, recognizes the fluidity of community information needs in terms of library response, research, and technology, and discusses questions pertaining to service innovations. References are included. (FM)

Proposes that academic libraries become actively and directly involved in providing teaching, research, and community services. The development and implementation of such services is discussed. (FM)

Library services to the elderly should consist of a needs assessment followed by collection development, and cooperative efforts with community agencies. The elderly community should be considered as library volunteers, as members of advisory groups, and as a community resource. (Author/MBR)

Describes the growing awareness of children's needs and the development of children's and young people's library services from 1800 to 1976. (LS)

Describes the stipendiary program of the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany, which contains a collection of children's books from 60 countries. (JM)

Sample list of Illinois library services to exceptional children, incorporated in regular programs. (KP)

This article deals with government funding and legislation concerning the development of prison libraries. While society has shown more of interest in this topic in recent years, not enough has been done in developing libraries in correctional institutions. (AP)