Views increasing costs in the form of royalties as an obstacle to the development of online services in academic libraries. Increased volume, creative pricing, and alternate charging algorithms are suggested for containing costs. Comments of vendors and database producers are included. (RAA)

Many library routines can be accomplished more efficiently by the use of an electronic typewriter or word processor. (Author/MLF)

Reports on conference resolutions and President Carter's recommendations to Congress concerning the future of libraries. (MKM)

Describes an online microcomputer-based system called Reference Librarian Enhancement System (REFLES) which stores factual information. Examples of data in the system and uses of the service are presented, as well as considerations for the future. Twelve (12) references are included. (Author/BK)

Reviews some current literature concerning library services to the blind and physically handicapped, including a publication on legislation affecting services and a book on handicapped persons employed at libraries. (FM)

Presents a writer-librarian's views on the sexual evolution of books for young people. Recent fictional works with themes of sexuality for and about young adults are reviewed. Libraries are encouraged to promote activities that provide an arena for nonsexual interaction of teenagers and promote intimate communication. (RAA)

Presents statistics on the reading preferences of two distinct junior high school groups using the same librarian and collection of books. The statistics did not confirm the original assumptions and indicated that factors other than curriculum influence student book selection. (RAA)

Describes the characteristics of SPEAKEASY, an interactive computer language, and explains how it can be incorporated and used in information science courses in library schools. General headings include SPEAKEASY descriptions, comparison with other languages, functional usage of SPEAKEASY (text creation, editing, programming), and special…

Illustrates that proper use of location information in the NUC and OCLC databases can reduce costs and improve interlibrary loan efficiency. (Author/RAA)

Describes the efforts of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) towards a national information and distribution system for audiovisual materials. NFB has prepared a catalog of 16mm NFB films and an educator's guide to filmstrips and is presently preparing a thematic listing of films on energy, environment, and conservation. (RAA)

Provides a general treatment of the issue's topic, touching upon material explored by other articles in the issue and noting the efforts of particular organizations and information centers in providing effective retrieval and dissemination of gerontology literature. (JD)

Describes a study undertaken to determine the extent to which health sciences libraries and librarians are involved in audiovisual and instructional technology. (Author/FM)

This examination of the potential uses of the OCLC (Ohio College Library Center) system in public service areas of libraries discusses anticipated use of a public access OCLC terminal in the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library of the University of Michigan, including a description of preparations and preliminary findings on its use. (Author)

Behavior of patrons choosing between a person sitting at a counter and one sitting at a desk at each of two reference points was observed at the reference department during remodeling at the M. D. Anderson Library of the University of Houston. Results showed a statistically relevant preference for the counter. (Author/JD)

Argues that research is needed into the shifting needs of library education brought to light by delegates at the White House Conference on Library and Information Services and by the Conant Report. (LLS)