The informational needs of the investing public should be met by the public library. Suggestions for specialized investment information services with broad appeal, technical charts, and advisory services which public libraries might consider purchasing. (JS)

A description of Miami Public Library's work with Cuban refugees. (JB)

A new library, specifically designed for the Spanish-speaking community, was created for Oakland Public Library's Latin American project. (JB)

Young adult services in public libraries are being threatened with extinction, while the Crisis Intervention Center which provides counseling as well as information services is emerging. Perhaps librarians can learn new ways to serve the young adult from these new Crisis Intervention Centers. (8 references) (Author/NH)

The strengthening of a link between public and school libraries is at the heart of the program in West Sussex. (Author)

Outlines for the librarian ways which the resources of the public library can be put to good use in literacy programmes. (MF)

The first part of this article is a brief review of some problems involved in analyzing social change. The second part discusses two cases that may be useful in library planning. (12 references) (Author/NH)

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 new approach to the problem of library instruction envisages a programme which has had some trial in seven college libraries and could have application in university and public libraries. (5 references) (Author)

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)

Hierarchies-by-type threaten to institutionalize the isolation of different libraries from each other. (Author)

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)

This article is not intended to review the various sources of federal funds for public libraries but rather to urge public librarians to take a wider view of federal opportunities. Opportunities for legislation accessible to specific urban problems may be more available than they suspect. (NH)