Identifies the specifically Australian needs that have led to the modification of the predominantly British tradition in the establishment of certain types of libraries, such as public libraries. (JB)

This handbook was written to provide information, tools, ideas, and procedures useful to experienced and novice trustees of Pennsylvania's public libraries. Topics discussed include: levels of public library service in Pennsylvania; responsibilities of trustees; governance and policy making; state standards; human relations and affirmative action;…

Describes the services offered by the national program administered by the Library of Congress Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. (Author)

This document describes projects designed to help the public library serve the culturally disadvantaged in general and the functionally illiterate adult specifically. The two major sources of information used were: (1) the panel presentation sponsored by the A.L.A. Public Library Association's Committee on Services to the Functionally Illiterate,…

Requirements are detailed for those who want to obtain nonprofit status and recognition of exemption for their "Friends of the Library" group. Included are (1) a sample constitution, (2) a sample set of bylaws, (3) a sample form for Articles of Incorporation, (4) an application for recognition of exemption, and (5) a proposed budget. (DS)

These guidelines are designed for use by persons working with the mentally retarded. They very briefly suggest how to deal with the library: discuss what you intend to do with the librarian, what privileges to request for the retarded, and what to do before going to the library. Several suggestions on what to do at the library are given and…

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)