The conceptual approach and procedures which have been developed for this program provide the basis for initiating a similar training program in any large library within commuting distance of a library school. (4 references) (Author/NH)

The American Library Association, always alert to its international library responsibilities, has been intensively active since 1942, its early activities heavily financed by foundation support, its later activities, since 1967, by the association and the U.S. government. (Author)

These general reflections on the conditions required for the success of systematized reading, through integrated library service, apparently depart somewhat from the subject of International Book Year. Yet, they are closely connected with the forces of society which indicate self-fulfillment and social progress through the use of books. (1…

The question presented is whether a teletype service answering reference questions, verifying bibliographic citations, and referring certain questions to other agencies and institutions could be effectively provided for public and college library systems in Iowa by students in an advanced reference course in the School of Library Science. (8…

Description of life in the Coney Island branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, extracted from the annual report. Stresses involvement with the community and the particular needs and problems of its people. (JS)

Counselors, in general, have too little knowledge of vocational education and the labor market. This literature review covers many aspects of career guidance and suggests that the librarian should have an important role in providing reference help in this area. Includes extensive bibliography. (Author/JS)

A junior high school librarian urges that the library should influence and support every phase of the curriculum and actively promote recreational activities. (Author/JS)

"The FAMULUS system allows the user to index his own literature collection according to his individual needs. (Editor)

Report of NAS-NAE Committee on scientific and technical communication (SATCOM) recommends improvement and extension of information services for engineers. (IR)

The seven libraries of the San Joaquin Valley Library System (California) used LSCA funds to establish a bookmobile project to reach farm laborers and migrant workers. (JB)

An answering device will help fill the gap in professional service during evening and weekend hours. The inexpensive system eliminates the drawbacks of having nonprofessional personnel answer inquiries phoned in to the library. (Editor)

The literature concerning laboratory notebooks is reviewed. A procedure is described for administering laboratory notebooks. Outlined is an indexing system which provides a method for retrieving information by laboratory notebook number, by name, and by general subjects. The indexing scheme is estimated to be adequate for collections up to 5,000…

The results of a survey of seventy-six academic library members of the Association of Research Libraries revealed that the reference departments in many academic libraries are operating without a formal policy statement. A draft outline of a reference service policy manual produced at the University of Massachusetts library is included. (NH)

A general discussion is presented concerning the need for a faculty library committee, its makeup and its principal areas of contribution. (JN)

Many libraries are now at the edge of disaster, and their needs for continued seed and incentive money at a reasonable level is an urgent one. (Author)