An analysis based on a statistical survey of the library's request and reservation service is discussed. The survey method is described, results are tabulated and the most significant results and conclusions are discussed. The effects and implications of such a survey are outlined by the County Librarian. (9 references) (Author/SJ)

The International Association of Metropolitan City Libraries (INTAMEL) was founded in 1968. This profile is the first in a series on international library associations. (20 references) (DH)

A new public library has been designed as a series of three interconnected pavilions stepping down from one major street to another -- thoroughly contemporary, but still respectful of the colonial character of its surroundings. (Author)

To review the history of public libraries from the 1930's to the present, the author combines a chronological look at events with personal introspection, in an effort to distinguish the trends, the continuing influences and the new developments. (42 references) (SJ)

The establishment and maintenance over a two-year period of a multimedia room for young adults in a public library is discussed. (SJ)

Report of current news and developments in libraries, including suggestions for accreditation of public libraries and the need for convictions and social action by librarians and library associations. (JS)

El Numero Cinco, the fifth in the Denver Public Library's bookmobile fleet, was designed to go directly to the Hispanos as a mobile example of all library services. (JB)

Today's constantly changing, continually emerging urban environments affect the role and service functions of main libraries. (37 references) (SJ)

There is no one future for the urban main library; there are instead many potential futures, depending on the history and characteristics of any given city and upon the imagination (or lack of it) shown by the individual decisionmakers. (3 references) (Author)

A series of video tapes called, Profiles in Literature," are being made under the sponsorship of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Temple University's College of Education. The purpose of this series is to assemble an archive of interviews with prominent authors of children's books and use it to stimulate reading. (Author/NH)

If our public libraries are to reach all our people, from the deprived and poor reader to the intelligent and highly trained. they must change their image, both structural and personnel, and must offer more and better services for all. (NH)