These reports were compiled as representative of the broad spectrum of socially-concerned activity that can be observed in the library profession at almost any given time. (Author/ MF)

Public library service within Appalachia is an emerging thing. It is growing steadily and has a tremendous potential for further growth. (28 references) (Author/NH)

It does not appear that there will be significant improvements in library funding for the foreseeable future. Public libraries will have to adjust their services and programs to the reality imposed by fiscal constraints. (10 references) (Author)

If general librarians conclude that computer-oriented research has no practical application for them, and that they have nothing to contribute to the dialog with the information specialists, they may find that they have lost control of this area of the profession to outsiders." (11 references) (Author)

Seven conditions necessary for a network are comparability, coordination, centrality, collegiality, compatibility, consortia and compensation. (9 references) (Author/AB)

The institution of a Library Outreach Program concept is primarily a job of selling teachers on the utilization of librarians' ability and training, and strengthening the clerical staff to relieve librarians to work more closely with teachers. (Author)

Reports explaining what each task force has done, what its future plans are, and how those interested can help are presented. The reports were written by the coordinators or members of each task force. (Author/NH)

The Consumer's Union's Staff Information Center is a library operation vitally integrated with its users, and comes on with a sense of poised energy that makes you feel a lot of things are possible after all in this world. (Author)

The planning and execution of a project for school libraries in Venezuela, and the results achieved, are described. (Author)

A stamp club can bring more children into the library and increase the children's use of books and other library materials in many subject areas. Includes ideas for meetings and a bibliography. (Author/JS)

A brief discussion of adult education oriented library resources and services, including professional and paraprofessional training in library science. Six references. (LY)

As a result of the Nigerian civil war the library services in the war affected areas were damaged. This article assesses the amount of damage done and suggests how reconstruction and reactivation of these services could be brought to a pre-war level. (Author/NH)