No one source for locating government documents on a given subject exists. Librarians responding to a questionnaire indicated dissatisfaction with even the most used source, the Monthly Catalog''. Subject retrieval, other sources, and suggestions from librarians are discussed. (5 references) (DH)

Libraries are getting involved with open university programs. Some of them are so structured however, that they contradict the concept of independent learning. Problems to be considered include: 1) should librarians adopt the role of teachers? 2) should participants be recruited? 3) what are funding priorities? (DH)

The fourteen short articles that make up this section deal with all facets of community information centers. Organization, objectives, citizen involvement and standards are among the subjects covered. A resource guide is included. (76 references) (DH)

A new information unit serving labor union and management constituent representatives is described. Information files and bibliographic procedures are designed for use with in-house computer facilities. Collection covers thirteen major subject areas. Effectiveness of utilizing other library resources in the area is discussed. (Author)

A case study of one metropolitan Library's experience with cable television communications is reported in this article. (Author)

Experience in Minnesota with an experimental university-based technical information program has revealed the extent of the needs of small industrial libraries and has demonstrated how assistance practically applied contributes to growth of new and small firms. (Author)

Education majors are shown how to utilize library resources. (MF)

Utilization of the computer to assist library information processing and retrieval is discussed. Problems associated with computer application and discussion of existing information services utilizing computers is included. (JG)

In assessing the value of a university library, its potential value must be considered as well as its actual value to the cause of scholarship. (IR)

As compared to state publications, the treatment of municipal documents is inadequate. The microfilming of city documents is suggested as one means of improving this situation. (NH)

Online database searching experiences of nine Illinois public libraries--Arlington Heights, Deerfield, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Schaumburg Township, Waukegan, Wilmette--are discussed, noting search costs, user charges, popular databases, library acquisition, interaction with users, and staff training. Three sources are…

Description of Smith College Library's Rare Book Room notes printed book and manuscript collections including the Sylvia Plath collection, Ernest Hemingway collection, and collection of modern press books. Related undergraduate courses in typography and the history of printing, student exhibitions, and student publications are highlighted. (EJS)

This description of the development of an academic research library in Los Angeles includes a brief history of the University of California, and discusses university librarians, library buildings, special collections, automation, and cooperative programs. (EJS)