A summary of the financial aspects of library system operation, based on financial data extracted from the Public Library Association's "Public Library Systems in the United States: A Survey of Multijurisdictional Systems. (JB)

Apart from being a man dedicated to changing soceity, Lenin was also the author of dozens of publications, documents and letters concerning libraries. (Author/NH)

Trained film librarians, given a well planned and carefully developed program can answer the needs of the new film students. Includes lists of motion picture distributors, cinema periodicals, significant feature films, and classic American feature-length films. (Author/JB)

Discusses the concept of multitype library networks, noting objectives and advantages for both academic and public libraries. System structure and user threats are noted in relation to informal cooperation and formalization. Twelve references are cited. (EJS)

Discusses a public library system program that provides free public access to microcomputers, noting justification, objectives, equipment specifications, uses and software, staff training, policies and procedures, program implementation, and users. Eight references are listed. (EJS)

Survey of 56 public reference librarians from New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania reveals that they perceive reference service as comprising question answering (34 percent); locating information (30 percent); service (17 percent); providing materials (7 percent); aiding readers in library use (4 percent); telephone referral (2 percent); 100 percent…

Presents data pertaining to public library renovations and new buildings constructed during year ending June 30, 1982. Areas noted include community; population; gross square feet; construction, equipment, and site costs; volumes; reader seats; funds (federal, state, local, gift); and architect. Thirty-four references and a directory of architects…

Describes methods used by the Louisville Free Public Library's children's department to introduce the library's programs and services to elementary school children. Specific suggestions for one-person visitations are provided including pertinent book titles. (EJS)

Presents results of 1982 reading interest survey which polled 7,933 teenagers between the ages of 11 and 20. Conducted by the San Francisco Bay Area Young Adult Librarians (BAYA), the survey involved 13 participating public libraries. The top ten favorites in the categories of subjects, titles, and authors are noted. (EJS)

Provides overview of unemployment legislation and describes the workings of an Illinois fund--the Suburban Library System Unemployment Compensation Joint Account--formed by 64 Illinois public libraries and library systems to self-insure for unemployment compensation. (EJS)

The concept of information is defined and the role of the public library with regard to the ways information is and should be provided to create a knowledgeable citizenry is discussed. A 34-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

The New York Public Library's preservation and conservation activities during the last three decades that are discussed include environmental control systems, collection use, binding, deacidification, microphotography, and cooperative microfilming. A list of 32 references is included. (CHC)

Identifies the role of the trustee in the public library and the responsibilities that accompany it. (Author/LLS)

The interests of libraries and users are best served when library services are provided without fee. Policy makers must be convinced that library services are a combination of public and merit goods deserving governmental funding. (RAA)

Relates information and referral (I&R) services to the specific needs of the older adult. Subjects considered include special problems of older adults, stereotyping, ways of dealing with older adults in the context of I&R, problem callers, relationships with other agencies, and situations when I&R cannot help. (Author/JD)