Librarianship must develop a new awareness and conception of itself and its potential in order to gain the full professional recognition and autonomy it deserves. (Author/AB)

A background is given of the reasons for the development of censorhsip on sex writings. (AB)

The dimensions of the book storage problem vary from rigid to flexible and from conventional to futuristically hazy. The library network, conceived as a channel of access to information, has definite promise of assistance--but not total solution--for storage problems. (NH)

An qualitative and quantitative assessment of the reference book reviewing practices of "Choice,""Library Journal,""Saturday Review,""Subscription Books Bulletin," and "Wilson Library Bulletin." (JB)

Based on a paper given at an Association of American Library Schools meeting in New Orleans, January 14, 1967.

Studies involving condition of paper in libraries are reviewed, noting the folding endurance test, paper quality, and the work of William Barrow in field of conservation and production of long-lasting paper. The theory of paper-making, types of degradation, and treatments for acid paper are included. Sixty references are cited. (EJS)

Changes in phonograph disc recordings termed the "direct disc" (reversion to a recording technique as old as original disc recording process) and the "digital disc" (adaptation of existing technology and greater improvement of recorded sound) are explained. Five sample digital discs are listed. (EJS)

Describes three methods of collection development relating to nonprint media--Librarian Selection Procedure, Social Responsibility Selection Procedure, and Systematic Analysis Procedure--and discusses the community served, nonuser involvement, selection resources, and acquisition or rental of materials. (EJS)

Remarks on the relative permanence and durability of three types of film in use in library microform reproduction (silver, diazo, and vesicular) and points out some technical and economic facts that govern the choice of microform materials for libraries. A 6-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

Delineates promotional means by which librarians can stimulate the interest of potential users in microforms. A set of suggestions for making microforms accessible and attractive, using targeted displays and demonstrations, and utilizing media to publicize microform collections is presented. (Author/JL)

Outlines the major events, activities, projects, and publications that have contributed to the emergence of collection preservation as a field within librarianship. Seventy references are cited. (Author/FM)

Because library resources for the blind and physically handicapped are so scarce, cooperative library activities are needed to insure the best utilization of the limited resources which are available. This article describes several such cooperative efforts. (LLS)