In Ontario, a library network is emerging, made possible by a group of technically innovative specialists at the University of Toronto, and exploited by others in expectation of the common good of their patrons. (Author)

This paper discusses library development in the changing environment arising within the forthcoming Information/Knowledge Society. The role of the library as a social institution is examined in the context of the evolution of the whole literary and knowledge system. Ideas about conceptual changes to be introduced by the library in order to respond…

Refers to the library of the Spanish Royal Academy. (SK)

The article concentrates on specific aspects which led to the establishment of the British Library Board. Particular consideration is given to future problems and difficulties. (1 reference) (Author/SJ)

Dr. Dougherty was questioned about various aspects of the library's role in an academic setting. Among the topics discussed were: instructional media centers; library finances, library relevance, and librarian/teacher cooperation. (SM)

A brief history, present status and future programs of libraries in the U.S.S.R. are presented. (2 references) (SJ)

Library failures can be at various levels. This paper is concerned with basic stock failure--the library's inability to supply items wanted by readers. The problems of studying stock failures are reviewed. (4 references) (Author/SJ)

The Library of Congress National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging (NPAC) has operated since 1966. This report examines its impact on university libraries. Administration of technical services departments and financial advantages are discussed. (6 references) (DH)

Despite setbacks and hazards, libraries today are a more vital and a more appreciated part of our lives than ever before. (Author/NH)

This is the first in a series of articles describing the many aspects of the community of libraries which has been coalescing under the aegis of the Federal Library Committee. (Author)

The question presented is whether a teletype service answering reference questions, verifying bibliographic citations, and referring certain questions to other agencies and institutions could be effectively provided for public and college library systems in Iowa by students in an advanced reference course in the School of Library Science. (8…

Summary of problems in acquisition of all types of government documents; inadequacy of the federal depository system; and complexity of systems on state, local, and international levels. (JS)

The results of a survey of seventy-six academic library members of the Association of Research Libraries revealed that the reference departments in many academic libraries are operating without a formal policy statement. A draft outline of a reference service policy manual produced at the University of Massachusetts library is included. (NH)

This investigation based upon a survey of 26 American and West European booksellers attemts to provide some basic information about foreign blanket orders. The characteristics of foreign blanket orders as well as the attitudes of the booksellers are summarized. (Author)

A tentative draft of standards for accreditation of graduate programs of library education established by the American Library Association is set forth. (1 reference) (AB)