The St. Croix bookmobile has a greater circulation than both island libraries despite some serious breaks in service caused by equipment failures, lack of personnel, and bad weather. Radical shifts in the island population have added to the service problems by complicating the planning of routes. There has been no signficant change or improvement…

Seven decades after Charles A. Cutter's death, his classification is still being used by a dozen American and Canadian libraries. These libraries are identified and their use of the Cutter classification is briefly discussed. (Author)

An interview with Barbara Barber, community information librarian at the Topeka Public Library, Kansas. (PF)

Videodisc technology could have a tremendous impact on school and public libraries; the storage capacities of discs would be advantageous for both librarians and users. An examination of the types of systems and their characteristics gives a clear indication of the potential impact of this new technology. (JPF)

Public library applications of the 8mm film in reel-to-reel and cartridge format are discussed. A list of major vendors of super-8mm films is included. (Author/MBR)

Describes a successful toy library in a public library in terms of staffing and patrons, toy selection, toy breakage problem, and sources of toys. In addition to children, users include an adult literacy group, a school for the mentally handicapped, the local social services department, and home for the elderly. (JAB)

A short historical and socio-economic survey of the East African Community, is followed by a description of the development of public libraries in Kenya, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania. (Author)

A librarian who has worked in school libraries and public libraries reflects on the differences. Topics considered include goals, staff differences, public relations, and differences in daily routine. (JAB)

The library in order to become a more serving, responsive, and vital institution, must incorporate processes and strategies which will help it respond to rapidly escalating change. Identified are new roles for the library that permit it to function in ways that facilitate human growth and development. (Author/AP)

Suggests ideas for planning and conducting public library creative writing workshops for children in grades 4-8. Themes, promotion, and activities are discussed. Three references are listed. (MES)

Discusses the advantages for libraries of utilizing print media for public information and public relations. News releases, interest stories, and feature stories are described, and hints on writing style for each format and on getting items printed are offered. (MES)

Describes a project at the San Bernardino Public Library designed to integrate microcomputers into library public services. Program elements include: (1) a microcomputer laboratory; (2) ongoing computer education classes; (3) access to online databases; (4) a 24-hour communications link between the library and community; and (5) a career…

A former children's librarian who is now a professional puppeteer suggests two projects with shadow puppets either for children or for adults performing for children. Basic construction methods for puppets and a simple shadow puppet stage are given. (EM)

Describes 13 libraries in the Kingdom of Swaziland. (PF)

Older volunteers, in particular, provide a largely untapped reservoir of men and women able and dedicated to library service. (Author)