The Ohio Network of American History Research Centers was established to improve preservation of historical resources. The Akron Center provides a good example of the possibilities of individual archival development with limited resources within the context of a regional association. Several outstanding collections are also described. (JAB)

Describes the results of a study undertaken to try to refute the findings of a book use study at the University of Pittsburgh (Library Journal, November 15, 1977) when applied to a smaller community college. Most of the findings of this study are compatible with the first study, however, and the dissimilarities are those of detail rather than…

Outlines the essential details of a computer network protocol at the application level for interchanging information between host computers in the community of libraries, book publishers, and bibliographic service centers. Control header structure is detailed, and a skeleton outline is given for 20 header field types and 15 control message types.…

Information restraint, implicit in the process of information management, impinges on the patron's intellectual freedom. Library practices, types of information and services restrained, and what patron groups are affected are examined. (MBR)

A questionnaire was designed to test whether faculty status and/or a bargaining unit have any effect on such issues as length of contract, salary, level of educational degree expected, and research expected. The study found librarians don't know what benefits and privileges they receive or by what criteria they are evaluated. (Author/JAB)

Frequent requests for employment information in a public library resulted in the development of an index to want ads in newspapers and periodicals. Local, national, and some international job openings are indexed by occupational field. (JAB)

The article defines human resources development and discusses its relationship with staff development. The costs and benefits of continuing education are considered. One approach to staff development through seminars and workshops is illustrated by the experience of the General Library at the University of California at Berkeley. (JAB)

School librarianship thrives: it is cognizant of trends in education and technology and their implications for school media centers. Major issues are jobs and credibility--convincing faculty, administrators, and parents of the need for effective school media programs with competent professional staffs. (Author/MBR)

Discussion of problems in education and training of librarians considers the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external continuing education programs. (JAB)

This report is the 27th in the annual series on graduates of ALA-accredited library schools. Tables listing statistical data on employment status of 1977 graduates of the 53 schools which responded include placements and salaries, placements by type of library, U.S. and Canadian placements compared, special placements, and a summary of salary…

The importance of machine readable data files (MRDF) produced as products of social science research is discussed, and formal and informal, short range and long range measures are suggested to increase the accessibility of information from policy makers, researchers, and students for librarians. (JPF)

Library School subject specialty courses contribute to a higher caliber graduate and a widening career spectrum. The current state of such courses is analyzed through data gathered from 59 accredited library science schools. A bibliography and sample lists of courses for art and environmental librarianship are appended. (MBR)

This position paper covering the goals and objectives, faculty, students, governance, administration, financing, and physical facilities for a sixth-year program in librarianship, was adapted by the AALS in January 1978. An analysis of a questionnaire distributed to accredited library schools regarding development of the program is appended. (MBR)

A library network model is reviewed and a derivation is presented that requires fewer assumptions and allows more robust representations of library networks. (Author)

The Survey Place Toy Library in Toronto, serves parents of handicapped children and their normal siblings by supplying toys and equipment; helping parents become more critical in choosing playthings; and providing a meeting place for people with similar problems. Its operations and goals are described. (Author/MBR)