Five librarians discuss ways of increasing the lines of communication between English teachers and librarians to promote reading as a lifelong learning habit. (RL)

Describes library activities to enhance literary enjoyment, including enlisting individual librarians to give classroom talks and a storytelling period in the library. (HTH)

Contends that librarians are educators, not passive instruments of information processing. As such, the better prepared and more open the educating librarian is, the greater the contribution to intellectual freedom. Minimum employment qualifications must consider and include broad skills beyond the basic library competencies. Four references are…

Discusses the relevance of political power to the library's administration in post-secondary institutions. (CHC)

Psychological and physical segregation are not conditions intrinsic to the aging process--they are created and propagated by society's response to it. Eradication or reduction of older adults' role loss, collective stereotyped treatment, and physical separation require the awareness and application of gerontological concepts in public library…

Maintains that national information policy should be geared to the preservation and encouragement of trial-and-error evolutionary mechanisms that will stimulate innovation in library and information services. Seventeen references are cited. (FM)

This discussion of the importance of the use of public libraries by families argues that such knowledge prepares children for effective adult life and it is the responsibility of parents to encourage their offspring to use libraries. Fifteen references are cited. (LLS)

Surveys two private and two public preschool facilities for usage of school resources and library services and materials. The study concludes that interest in bibliographic services is high; however, improvement of communication among schools and libraries is needed to promote greater use of library resources. (RAA)

A statement on the ever-present need to fight for freedom of speech and against censorship. (RL)

Summarizes some of the considerations that face library planners as they study the role that public libraries can play in meeting needs of immigrants. Eight references are cited. (FM)

Utilization of telecommunications and computer technology to increase access to information is identified as a primary goal for public libraries. To further service in the future, libraries should consider database services, online access to library resources, online community conferencing, community databases, network resource sharing,…

Advocates pursuit of service to the public rather than autonomy of practice as the proper professional goal of librarians. This article explores the tensions between professional attributes and the bureaucratic demands of the organizational environment. (Author/RAA)

Unless library managers assume a leadership role in the information society and truly manage libraries, others will assume the responsibility. Thus far, they have not provided such leadership and have failed to effectively use innovative managerial techniques to administer the library. (RAA)

Presents a draft of a statement articulating the American Library Association's goals for the White House Conference on Library and Information Services in the areas of libraries' social value, library funding, literacy programs, outreach policies, national planning, and access to information. (FM)

Discusses the role of the elementary school librarian, as well as the educational function of the school library from the 1950s to the present, and speculates about the future. (CMV)