A statement on the ever-present need to fight for freedom of speech and against censorship. (RL)

Summarizes some of the considerations that face library planners as they study the role that public libraries can play in meeting needs of immigrants. Eight references are cited. (FM)

Utilization of telecommunications and computer technology to increase access to information is identified as a primary goal for public libraries. To further service in the future, libraries should consider database services, online access to library resources, online community conferencing, community databases, network resource sharing,…

Advocates pursuit of service to the public rather than autonomy of practice as the proper professional goal of librarians. This article explores the tensions between professional attributes and the bureaucratic demands of the organizational environment. (Author/RAA)

Unless library managers assume a leadership role in the information society and truly manage libraries, others will assume the responsibility. Thus far, they have not provided such leadership and have failed to effectively use innovative managerial techniques to administer the library. (RAA)

Presents a draft of a statement articulating the American Library Association's goals for the White House Conference on Library and Information Services in the areas of libraries' social value, library funding, literacy programs, outreach policies, national planning, and access to information. (FM)

Discusses the role of the elementary school librarian, as well as the educational function of the school library from the 1950s to the present, and speculates about the future. (CMV)

The library profession's attitude regarding national and international issues, and issues within the profession during the last decade are recalled. (MBR)

The lively intervention of the library media specialist is the catalytic agent in shaping teacher's attitudes toward non-textbook resources. (Author)

A position statement that underscores the current demand for access to information, the expectation that information will be used to improve people's lives, and the role that school and public libraries play in meeting this demand and expectation. (Author)

With its 50th anniversary series, the Great Books Foundation renews its partnership with public libraries to reach a new generation of readers through shared inquiry. Describes the beginnings of the Great Books movement, its influence on race and politics, the role of libraries, and the 50th Anniversary Series, which is, in part, a response to the…

Describes an innovative project in the Tucson, Arizona area in which school librarians, teachers, and administrators developed a shared perspective of how to work together more effectively. Describes the district-wide Library Power program, as well as professional development and institutional change at the district level. Discusses change at one…

Discusses the role of librarians in knowledge management in terms of designing information systems, creating classification systems and taxonomies, and implementing and operating the systems. Suggests the need for librarians to be involved in user education and training, including database searching, using current awareness services, and using…

Examines changes in libraries due to information technology and discusses the need for partnerships between librarians, information scientists, and technologists. Topics include access to information as the core concept for communication; research into how library systems are actually used; testing libraries' use of technology; and how library…