Libraries face problems because of lack of discrimination between similar and same in dealing with circulation systems, shared systems, collection development and evaluation, classification systems, and in tailoring collections to meet user needs. (Author/SJ)

The causes for the failure of the High John project--an attempt by liberal white librarians to make a significant contribution to the redress of American blacks' grievences, and to make the public library a more relevant institution--lie in librarianship itself. (11 references) (Author/SJ)

A description of the library technician program established by the Beirut College for Women in February 1970: its curriculum, professional staff, students, and reactions produced by the program is presented. (Author/SJ)

Penang, Malaysia is undergoing rapid industrialization to stimulate its economy. A survey was conducted to determine what technical, scientific, and commercial information sources were available. Areas covered in the survey were library facilities, journals, commercial reference works and audio-visual materials. (DH)

Good reference librarians need to be good interviewers. Unfortunately most librarians have not learned to use the technique of open questions to obtain information about the user and what he is looking for. Examples of open and closed questions with typical responses are given. (4 references) (DH)

In spite of careful selection of a furnishings contractor, a library may find itself with an empty building as dedication day approaches. What can be done to prevent this from happening and what can be done if precautions fail are discussed. (DH)

Recent formation of the Science Fiction Research Association indicates increasing academic and professional interest in science fiction. Few libraries adequately support research in this field. Problems include acquisitions, classification and preservation. Experiences and resources of private collectors will be instrumental in building science…

The Library Technology Program is an attempt to meet one of the great challenges to improved library service -- the application of new technology to library operations. (20 references) (SJ)

The library education program used to indoctrinate the large student body at the University of South Florida is discussed. (NH)

Preservation should be considered as a by-product of accessibility and continued dissemination. Several suggestions for national organization of preservation and dissemination of deteriorating books, in both original and microform, are presented. (JS)

Report on success of a fully automated circulation system, part of a total system concept which considers all aspects of library operation, in a branch of the Boulder (Colorado) Public Library. (JS)

Results of a questionnaire survey of large research libraries on procedures and special problems in serials acquisitions. Cooperative programs are discussed, including the Latin American Cooperative Acquisitions Program and the National Serials Data Program. (JS)

An application of location theory to the question of centralized versus decentralized library facilities for a university, with relevance for special libraries is presented. The analysis provides models for a single library, for two or more libraries, or for decentralized facilities. (6 references) (Author/NH)

Extensive statistical data pertaining to the service's first year of operation is presented and analyzed. (JN)

One of the main problems in the crowded public libraries of Hong Kong is too much use by too many people. (Author)