The Michigan Library Trustees Manual covers the following topics: (1) characteristics of a good public library, (2) characteristics of good library trustees and boards, (3) responsibilities and duties of trustees in relation to those of the library, (4) planning and policymaking, (5) board meetings, (6) sample by-laws, (7) budget and finance, (8)…

The Task Force on Library Service to Children appointed in 1971 prepared these guidelines. The history and background that led to this appointment is given in the guidelines. The pilot program was to involve a number of centers which would demonstrate a variety of service patterns so that strengths and weaknesses of both the school and public…

The complete directions for constructing a Penny Theater for public library use are provided. It includes: the dimensions and materials needed, curtains and drops required for scenery, and necessary lights. The entire construction procedure is clearly illustrated. (NH)

In order to structure an effective campaign aimed at increasing the usage of the public libraries in Essex County, New Jersey, this research project was undertaken to determine the consumer attitudes toward various aspects of public library services. These aspects include: extent of public library usage; awareness of library services offered,…

A study of the effects on public library circulation of putting a group of selected adult titles in a prime physical location is reported. It is hypothesized that public library circulation of these titles will be significantly greater when they are collected and placed in a prime location than when they are scattered on the shelves of even an…

Contained in this report is a detailed summary of legal and voluntary certification plans for public librarians in each of the 50 states. Descriptions of the certification plans for public librarians are based on information supplied by state agencies in September 1971. Each plan is identified by the descriptive terms--mandatory, permissive or…

This study is a survey of the town of Springfield, Vermont and an evaluation of its library resources and services developed as Phase II of the Institute on Developing Dynamic Public Library Services Responsive to Community Needs. Long range plans were developed to meet discovered community needs and techniques learned from participation in the…

Reports on a visit to Poland in June 1975. (PF)

Describes three aspects of the South Carolina State Library efforts to serve the poor. (PF)

Deals with the historical role of public libraries in the United States especially relating to the poor; the commitment on the part of libraries to serve the underserved growing out of the turmoil of the Sixties and the War on Poverty, and the effect of changing inner-city populations on the future role of libraries. (Author)

Reports on efforts in the 1970's by the Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association, to develop new standards for public libraries. (Author/PF)

A modified Delphi study was conducted to determine the motivating goals of coordinators of children's services and children's librarians. Goals are discussed in terms of their rating on a five-point scale, and ranked according to the mean for the priority ratings assigned them by all the respondents. (JPF)

Describes the setting up of a collection of puppets for circulation at the Tredyffrin Public Library in Pennsylvania and explains how to fund, publicize, and manage such a collection. Investing in a puppet program does not require a lot of money; enthusiasm can stretch a little money a long way. (JPF)

Community analysis is a systematic gathering of facts and observations about the area served by a library branch; it provides a method that allows us to convert impressions into facts that young adult (YA) librarians need to prove that the library is helpful and that its services are visible. (Author)

Outlines the development of public, commercial, and technical libraries and the establishment of local schemes of library cooperation. Current developments, activities, and changes where applicable are discussed in some detail. The inauguration of the Standing Conference of Co-operative Library and Information Services (SCOCLIS) and its recent…