Describes a project at the San Bernardino Public Library designed to integrate microcomputers into library public services. Program elements include: (1) a microcomputer laboratory; (2) ongoing computer education classes; (3) access to online databases; (4) a 24-hour communications link between the library and community; and (5) a career…

A former children's librarian who is now a professional puppeteer suggests two projects with shadow puppets either for children or for adults performing for children. Basic construction methods for puppets and a simple shadow puppet stage are given. (EM)

Describes 13 libraries in the Kingdom of Swaziland. (PF)

Older volunteers, in particular, provide a largely untapped reservoir of men and women able and dedicated to library service. (Author)

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Public libraries in Little Rock, Arkansas distributed free books at Christmas through the Salvation Army. (SJ)

The publications in this list are summarized under the following headings: central libraries, district (regional) libraries, and local (communal) libraries; and under the social objectives of libraries which can be grouped as civic, cultural, educational, industrial, recreational, research and social welfare. A subject and key-word index is…

Describes participation by the Corpus Christi Public Library in the Poverty War. (JB)

This second installment in a series on volunteers in libraries looks at the issues from the point of view of the librarian concerned with modern administrative procedures. Some of the groundwork needed for any successful volunteer program is given. (10 references) (Author/NH)

The third article in Library Journal's" current series on the use of volunteers in libraries gets down to the nuts and bolts of the question by providing a look at one library's successful experience with a volunteer program. (5 references) (Author)

Current affairs phenomena are inadequately treated by the mass media. Primary materials produced by pressure groups is a valuable complement. Larger public libraries could perform a useful service in making some of the material more widely available. This article explains why and how it should be done. (2 references) (Author/NH)

A number of public libraries are conducting innovative programs to provide improved library services to users. (AB)

Bookmobiles are one of the largest, costliest, and most complicated tools and deserve thorough development to provide reliable and trustworthy service to the public. (AB)