Greater use can be made of fewer materials if there is public library and school library involvement in satisfying the library needs of all children. (Author)

Libraries are rated by several gifted children and the parent of a gifted child after which a librarian describes an open access" policy of one library and urges other libraries to consider such a change. (NH)

A report to the profession on the status of the urban information specialist project at the University of Maryland is presented. (Author)

This paper examines the structure of traditional" library catalogs and the research concerning them. (Author)

The day-to-day problems encountered with interlibrary loans are described. (MF)

A series of reports made by the Committee on Higher Academic and Professional Degrees of the Association of American Universities to the American Library Association Board of Education for Librarianship between 1924 and 1928 regarding changes in the master's degree program in librarianship to a two year program are discussed. (AB)

The 138 references in this bibliography are arranged alphabetically by author, and each entry includes a descriptive annotation or an abstract from the contents of the article or book cited. (NH)

For each book form catalog, the list gives the name and address of the related institution, the number of titles included in the catalog at the time of survey, the type of library materials covered, the year of the first issue of the catalog and the method of production. (Author/NH)

A study of the role of library technicians leads to several recommendations for improved library services. (AB)

Many of the goals expressed by German public librarians today seem to be influenced by the American model, including proposals for the education of public librarians, the passage of special tax legislation for libraries, the formation of regional library systems, and the adoption of standards for public libraries. (Author)

Functions and form are the basis ofpast and present legislation relating to state libraries. Legislation adds to, or revises, but seldon drops any state library agency functions. The legislative shifting of functions from one government unit to another, and back again, indicates uncertainty as to which is most effective. (Author/NH)