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…

Highlights the topics and atmosphere of a four-day Library College Conference held with the theme "Learning Without Walls." The content of speeches and discussions are summarized. (CH)

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

These general reflections on the conditions required for the success of systematized reading, through integrated library service, apparently depart somewhat from the subject of International Book Year. Yet, they are closely connected with the forces of society which indicate self-fulfillment and social progress through the use of books. (1…

The author predicts the future of university libraries by exploring changing patterns in campus finance and administration and by investigating the interaction between the central campus administration and the library administration. (Author/SJ)

Library employees who do not consider a library program as part of his real" job may give the project as little time, effort, and thought as possible. (MM)

Real learning does not often take place in the lecture hall, or even in the routine library assignment, but in impromptu rap sessions, planned meetings, extracurricular activities and, most of all, in frequent personal contact with sympathetic instructors. (3 references) (Author/MM)

The librarian's role may be foreseen as that of helping to open the book of life to children and young people while recognizing their different cultural advantages. (48 references) (Author/NH)

Assesses the state of the public library, briefly reviewing the history of the institution and discussing library purpose, services, and patrons at the present and in the future. Seven references are provided. (EJS)

Discusses new directions and patterns of service as the academic library shifts from providing access to sources of information to providing information itself. Services of the University of Rochester Library System are cited as using interpersonal communications and public relations skills to provide resources and technologies. Four references…

Describes the Educational Resources Center at Clarkson College in Potsdam, NY, which opened in October of 1980 and makes extensive use of the new technologies. (CHC)

Reviews books and periodicals relating to library involvement with video and notes upcoming meetings focusing on this area. (LLS)

Discusses the history of regional depository libraries, and the interpretation and implementation of, and problems inherent in the Depository Library Act of 1962. Such problems include the increased volume of documents, lack of resources, and collection management. Also examined is the legislative proposal for a national depository library.…

Maintains that anti-intellectualism threatens intellectual freedom when thinking is regarded only as an activity that experts and specialists do and when judgments of value are not regarded as central to library work. Intellectuals are seen as making discriminating judgments while anti-intellectuals discriminate against them. Six references are…

Discusses the role of college libraries in the teaching of library skills to undergraduates, and describes a program in which an English department cooperated with library staff in sharing the responsibility for instruction. (FM)