Reflects on the relationship of the generalist approach to the public library mandate to serve a total community and to the provision of educational, recreational, and informational materials to users. (Author/FM)

Discusses the dimensions of the illiteracy problem among adults in the United States and suggests the role libraries and librarians could play in resolving it. (JD)

Discusses the use of radio, television, word of mouth, and print in attracting adult illiterates to basic literacy classes in public libraries. (CHC)

Describes the present status of some of the 2,509 libraries funded by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie near the turn of the century. Many Carnegie libraries are still in operation; some have been expanded or renovated. Others have been replaced by new libraries or have been demolished or converted for nonlibrary use. (LLS)

Evaluates the Prince George's County Memorial Public Library's approach to providing access to its services for children, and examines policies, regulations, practices, and conditions that affect such access. Six references are cited. (FM)

It is all but impossible to extricate librarians and the services associated with library resources from the total educational processes. Thus many of the problems affecting Blacks in educational institutions likewise affect the library resources available to Blacks. This article evaluates the current situation and calls for action. (Author)

The author discusses the importance of local public libraries in the education of children. The value of "story hour," helpful librarians, and multimedia lending materials are described. (PHR)

Describes the development of a computerized newspaper index by the reference department of the Nashville and Davidson County Public Library. The evolution of the card index used prior to this project is traced, and indexing problems resolved by the computer system are discussed. (JD)

Guidelines are offered to encourage cooperation between librarians and adult educators. (AP)

Examines the ways in which some American librarians and others have viewed the progress of American librarianship, 1876 to 1976. (Author)

Explores the movement toward community-centered standards in public libraries. Tracks the changes of the Public Library Association's (PLA's) planning model through four incarnations, summarizes each model, and examines trends and suggests a way to use the various models together for an easier planning process. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the threats to books and periodicals posed by such insects as book lice, termites, cockroaches, silverfish, firebrats, and beetles; reviews past methods of pest control; and describes a technique for insect control using microwaves. The results of tests of microwave effects on publications are reported, necessary precautions are…

Describes services to children offered by the Washington, D.C., public library from 1896 to the 1980s. Topics addressed include early collections and facilities, the growth of branch libraries, and recent construction and programs. Several photographs are included. (four references) (MES)

Provides ideas to help libraries build a successful volunteer program in light of changing lifestyles. Suggestions include recruiting from new and diverse sources such as seniors, people doing community service, minorities, and persons with disabilities and using formal employer groups. The importance of flexibility and professionalism in managing…

Discusses the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the new federal grant program for public libraries, and describes results of a survey of designated LSTA coordinators that was conducted to investigate how this new law has affected library development. Also examines changes from the LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act). (Author/LRW)