Presents a method for collecting reference desk statistics in machine-readable form using optical marks. Useful data categories are identified, and figures illustrate how data can be recorded for each category. Ten references are listed. (FM)

Describes the Australian public library system's involvement in literacy programs. (HTH)

Focuses on the methods used by three academic libraries in addressing the question of whether or not to charge users for online searches. (FM)

Discusses the theory of self-disclosure and outlines a proposed model of self-disclosure appropriate for reference work and question negotiations between librarians and library users. (Author/FM)

Describes several library programs funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and encourages librarians to apply for the grants in the future as the number, quality, and variety of applications is not what was expected. (JVP)

Describes the organization and administration of a program designed to educate adults in the use of a library. The program, which is offered as a series of six workshops led by department members, uses library facilities and library generated materials. (JVP)

Describes the historical development of the Canadian Periodical Index and explains the process used in determining subscription rates. (CHC)

Reviews some current literature concerning library services to the blind and physically handicapped, including a publication on legislation affecting services and a book on handicapped persons employed at libraries. (FM)

Discusses institutional library services for the mentally retarded and addresses the use of audiovisual aids in reducing residents' anxiety, the problem of residents' passivity, and retarded users in the public library. (FM)

Presents a writer-librarian's views on the sexual evolution of books for young people. Recent fictional works with themes of sexuality for and about young adults are reviewed. Libraries are encouraged to promote activities that provide an arena for nonsexual interaction of teenagers and promote intimate communication. (RAA)

Provides a general treatment of the issue's topic, touching upon material explored by other articles in the issue and noting the efforts of particular organizations and information centers in providing effective retrieval and dissemination of gerontology literature. (JD)

Considers the objectives, campaign strategy, ideology, and reception of the American Library Association's Enlarged Program to revitalize library services after World War I. Forty references are cited. (FM)

Discusses charging users for public library services, library costs, and the financial structures that influence public library policy. (CHC)

Examines current developments by public libraries in the area of services designed to meet the information needs of female clientele. (FM)

Describes projects of Oklahoma libraries designed to combat the problem of illiteracy among adults and explains Oklahoma Image, a humanities effort aimed at attracting out-of-school adults to public libraries by focusing on the state's multicultural heritage. Column also reports adult service news from other states. (JD)