The avant-garde film is defined, its audience and uses are discussed, and a listing of films and film-makers for a basic public library collection is provided. (MBR)

An announcement of a study to be conducted by Leeds Polytechnic to describe and analyze ideas about information and the public library, and offer suggestions for future services. (Author/JAB)

A survey of public libraries was undertaken to determine what is being done to attract non-users to the library. The respondents reported a variety of programs such as community-wide publicity, book promotion, and citizen-on-the-street interviews. (JAB)

Tells the story of a small town library faced with the problem of preventing nuisance burglaries of the type becoming more and more common. The problems of selecting the right type of alarm system are discussed. (JPF)

Narrates the experiences of the Miami-Dade Public Library in dealing with Cuban immigrants in this area and its contributions to their success story. (VT)

A workable system for collection development in this library is a weekly review of standard selection tools, catalogs, and publishers' notices by the book selection committee (library director and the department heads of adult, children's, bookmobile, and technical services). (JAB)

A questionnaire was mailed to 723 libraries (385 responded) to inquire about special collections size, type of material, and assigned hours and responsibilities of staff. Assistance from unions requested by libraries includes financial support, promotion of library use through union headquarters, and bibliographies prepared by union officials.…

This article focuses on the need for a Parish Religious Resource Center, the formulation of its budget, and the presentation of a budget to the parish authorities. (Author)

Inglewood Public Library publishes a variety of materials, mostly manuals. The library staff writes them, the city prints them, and then they are sold through the City Finance Office with sales credits going to library revenues. (Author)

Five branch libraries measured the quantity of books, sound recordings, and periodicals in their catalogs in comparison with the number available for loan. A sampling method similar to those used for political pools and market research was employed. (JAB)

Compilation of Illinois public library statistics for 1976-1977. Tables list population, staff, resources, and finances alphabetically by library location. Directories include public libraries, libraries listed by county, library systems, and the Illinois State Library. An index of librarians, libraries, and areas served is attached. (KP)

A 1976 study of the feasibility of combining school and public libraries investigates effects on services and strengths, weaknesses, and problems. Conclusions are based on responses to a questionnaire from 55 libraries with combined facilities in the United States. (KP)

Reports on the excellent public library system of Barbados. (PF)

The literature suggests that children's library services have declined because librarians have neglected to document, evaluate, and measure their programs. The collection of such data would help strengthen their position with administrators who are dealing with financial stringency. Suggestions are offered to help counteract the decline of…

This examination of the nature of communication between public library youth services managers and upper management stresses the need for middle managers to develop upward communication skills. Parallels are drawn with such games as "Risk,""Clue," and "Cat's Cradle," and 13 references are listed. (MES)