Tells the history of the Louisville, Kentucky, Public Library's "Colored Branch." (PF)

From 1973-1975 public librarians fared worse economically than public libraries. (Author)

An interview with Steve Rogge, county librarian, Cambell County, Wyoming. (PF)

Describes how the Chicago Public Library's Central Library building, an 80-year old building and an official city landmark, was converted into a popular library and cultural center. (JPF)

The third in a series of reports on major studies issued by the National Commission of Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS), "Improving State Aid to Public Libraries" is examined in the first part; "Help Plan the New Library" is discussed in the second. (JPF)

A brief history of films is followed by a listing of 500 16mm films compiled by the Film Library Information Council for use as a guide for a basic core collection in a medium-sized public library. Film title, length, color, and distributor are included. (MBR)

General Revenue Sharing (GRS) was developed under the pretension of bringing government closer to the people by enabling them to exercise greater influence on the distribution of federal tax revenues. Libraries have not received fair and impartial consideration under GRS; in fact, very few public services have. (Author/JPF)

Describes a line item budgeting system for libraries which relates costs to services and priorities, thereby facilitating direct comparisons among institutions. Also outlined are the potential benefits of such a system, including increased accountability, better definition of programs, and more information about expenditure per program for…

The article describes the conception and the doubts surrounding this new library, and reports upon the achievements of the first year after it opened in February 1977. The users, facilities, and services are discussed briefly. (Author/JAB)

Discusses the implications of a development plan which resulted from a UNESCO survey of the Bolivian library situation. (VT)

This article traces the historical development of use of pictures in storytelling. Discussion focuses on scrolls and sheets used in 11th and 12th century religious ceremonies; public exhibitions of pictures in 140 B.C., picture cloths in India; Kamishibai picture cards in Japan, and picture books used in public libraries for storytelling. (JPF)

The United Kingdom has established an Adult Literacy Resource Agency and a three-year television and radio adult literacy project. Public libraries are involved in these projects and provide special services for adult student-readers. (Author/KP)

Two of four articles address careers of rare books librarians and rare book librarianship in university, college, and public libraries, and consider stereotyping and new directions for the profession. Two additional articles consider trends in university libraries and describe special collection departments at Mills College and the Chicago Public…

Suggests an adult nonfiction video collection for the librarian who is starting or upgrading nonfiction video holdings. Selection criteria are explained and guidelines for choosing vendors are included. Arranged by subject, the collection includes brief descriptions, and a list of distributors and wholesalers/retailers is provided. (EM)