Aspects of providing such services are described, including (1) published standards; (2) outreach programs to meet specific needs of the deaf, elderly, and disadvantaged; (3) adaptation of equipment to meet special needs of the elderly; and (4) examples of programs integrated into the structure of public libraries of varying size. (MBR)

Describes pattern of resource distribution for park and library services in several Virginia cities. Suggests that (1) inequalities are dispersed, not cumulative; (2) distribution of benefits cannot be accounted for on the basis of neighborhood demographic characteristics; and (3) issues of resource allocation appear to be resolved on the basis of…

Analysis of statistical data gathered by ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom in a survey of censorhsip in U.S. libraries and other educational institutions shows that censorship is on the increase and that censorship attempts are becoming better organized as more groups make their wishes known concerning educational materials. (JPF)

Describes the development and evaluation of a project, directed by the College Entrance Examination Board, in which the public library serves as a center for adult independent learners. (PF)

Survey analysis of Canadian public, regional, and elementary school library juvenile title holdings. (KP)

The computerized data base on community organizations of Monroe County Public Library, Indiana is described. (KP)

A statistical report on all public library building projects completed in the United States during the year ending June 30, 1977. (Author)

Improvement in the research climate in children's librarianship is needed. There must be a determined demand for research, financial and job support for researchers, improvement in the research techniques for studying children, and implementation of actual research projects. Particular concerns include research on reading, school/public library…

Outlines genealogical materials available in microform in general and specifically at the New York Public Library. (Author/CLB)

Discusses the problem of subject access to material by, for, and about teenagers, and the role that vocabulary and heading assignments play in this problem. Appendices provide examples of Library of Congress Marc records dealing with adolescents, and corresponding records from the Hennepin County Library designed to alleviate the problem. (CLB)

Comparative statistics are tabulated for volumes in the library, volumes added, current serials, total staff, and total expenditures for 113 university and 12 non-university libraries. The data are from the Association of Research Libraries. (LB)

This discussion of the role of video in the public library reflects on the nature of the video market in 1987 and discusses how to buy feature, nontheatrical, and children's videocassettes. A source list for reviews and acquisitions is included. (EM)

Theme article on developing local history collections in public libraries begins with a discussion of collection development, and continues with sections on technical services, the library environment, staffing, programing, and marketing. A bibliography and directories of used and rare book dealers, genealogical publishers, professional…

The third annual survey on use of audio- and videocassettes in public, academic, and special libraries covered: (1) collection size; (2) budget support; (3) sources for selection and acquisition; (4) fees and publicity; and (5) problems. It was concluded that audio- and videocassettes and libraries are inextricably linked. (MES)

Reviews the emergence of lobbies, both from within and outside the library profession, that argue for a fee based approach to the delivery of information, and explores the possible effects of this policy on the role of libraries and equal access to knowledge. (Author/CLB)