Undertaken to secure hard data on the nature and extent of American public library holdings of adult non-fiction books in the humanities, this study of 19 library collections of varying sizes used an inductive approach for evaluating books based on the frequency of their citation in selected reference tools. Five points summarize the findings: (1)…

In this discussion spiced with reminiscences, a former children's librarian sees library services for children as part of the continuum of all library services. However, social and economic changes--such as cutbacks in funds, inflation, concerns over book selection, intellectual freedom, and the patron's right to read--have led to a situation in…

The general purpose of this conference was to bring together school and public librarians to discuss library service to the student, "wherever he lives, wherever or whether he attends school, and whatever his aspirations and abilities." Topics discussed at the conference include new developments and goals in service to students, impact of current…

This document reports the results of the first comprehensive analysis of the effects of Federal funds on public library services in the United States. Using a case-study approach, a team studied Federally funded public-library projects in 11 states, interviewing State library agency and local public library personnel in each state. The results of…

This annotated Bibliography lists selected reference resources and representational writings which reflect culture patterns and contemporary problems. The literature is limited to ethnic groups with readily identifiable physical distinctness within the territorial United States. Black, Mexican, Eskimo, American Indian, and Chinese literatures are…

This guide to the basic literature on self sufficient living presents current selection tools for use by public librarians. Sections are narrative and describe a newspaper, a magazine, a specialized publishing company, out-of-print sources, government publications, a specialized lending library, and miscellaneous publications. (KP)

A compilation of statewide results of a performance measurement survey using the DeProspo/Altman model is presented. The survey measures books and periodical availability; analyzes questions asked and the degree of user satisfaction with services; measures in-house use of both materials and equipment; and identifies availability of staff. Extreme…

Under a grant from the Illinois State Library, a manual was prepared in 1973 as a reference guide for 18 library systems to use in their five-year planning and evaluation programs. The manual explained the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model. The 18 libraries used this model in various ways and reached different stages in the…

Procedures for dealing with library volunteers developed by the staff of the Inglewood Public Library are presented. The need for volunteer programs is discussed, as well as volunteer recruitment, selection and orientation, training and supervision, evaluation, recognition, and some problem areas. Forms, schedules, publicity materials, and a short…

Designed as a guide for public library administrators and personnel, the document suggests ways to recruit new library users from the disadvantaged adult population. Libraries interested in recruitment are assumed to already have materials for the disadvantaged that include easy to read adult content materials, audio-visuals, out reach services,…

The refunding of the California Video Resource Project (CVRP), new Federal Communications Commission cable rules, various newsbits, a calendar of events and reviews of print materials are presented in this issue of the CVRP newsletter. A general index to the ten previous issues of the newsletter is given, along with indexes to the reviews of…

A cooperative effort by public libraries in the five northwest counties of Ohio has resulted in this union list of materials about Ohio. The items are arranged alphabetically by title with an encoded listing of libraries holding copies. (LS)

Suggested subject headings for 16mm motion pictures are listed. The intent of the list is to provide audiovisual librarians with a tool which will aid them in making subject indexes for their printed catalogs. It is also intended as an authority for professional catalogers who may be called upon to catalog 16mm motion pictures. (Author/KKC)

This is the second volume of reports on the work of the Further Education Staff College. Each volume consists of accounts of the proceedings of selected study-conferences and collections of special papers and monographs. Twenty numbers are published each year covering the development of further education, college and industrial relationships, the…

A survey of the present reference resources was conducted as part of the Appalachia Improved Reference Services, a federally funded program to up-grade reference services in eight libraries in four counties in East Central Ohio. General recommendations include: (1) the libraries need recent materials, especially text type materials in the basic…