The Jesuits of Chile initiated their first efforts in public library services by opening a collection of over 35,000 volumes to the public in downtown Santiago. This and other efforts of the Chilian Jesuits to supply much needed public library services are described. (NH)

The objectives of a study to develop objective weeding criteria are described and the study findings are presented. (AB)

Raises questions regarding the Notable Books project. (AB)

A description of the remodeling of the library building. (RM)

A description of a branch library building. (RM)

The author of this poem is a writer and former children's librarian at the New York Public Library's Nathan Straus Branch. (Editor)

Describes a 2-day meeting, sponsored by the Public Library of Columbus and Franklin County (Ohio) and OCLC, Inc., to discuss the establishment of a new American Library Association membership initiative group which would focus on remote electronic access to, and delivery of, information. (LLS)

Urges public librarians to promote the fact that children's services are provided in a totally nonthreatening atmosphere without discrimination or depersonalization. (FM)

Traces some of the changes which public libraries have had to confront over the years and gives suggestions for dealing with future changes. Ten references are listed. (LLS)

Discusses objectives for public library services to the disabled in terms of material, equipment, facilities, services, and staffing, and reports selected results of a 1979 survey of public library service to the physically impaired. (FM)

Discusses making the resources of the special library, which are not usually accessible to the individual, available to the citizen through the Vancouver Public Library. (CHC)

While all other states have moved to closer integration of state and public libraries, South Australia is moving the other way--an error which will have to be rectified. (Author)