Discusses the effectiveness of nonbook activities as a public service or in support for other services in the public library, and describes the programing activities of the Logan Square branch of the Chicago Public Library. Ten references are listed. (CHC)

Discusses the history of the public lending right in terms of the debate between authors and librarians, factors which have influenced growth of author compensation for library lending, and its development (or status) in Scandinavia, The Netherlands, West Germany, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. Thirty-five references are listed. (CHC)

A successful director must delegate authority and manage available resources to allow time for legal affairs, lobbying, public speaking, and community and institutional involvement. (RAA)

Describes current efforts to expand the scope and availability of personal computer services, with special reference to the British Post Office PRESTEL experiment in England. Author argues that the library profession should support similar efforts in the United States and study ways personal computers can serve the library community. (Author)

Explains the situation of migrant workers in the world economic system and considers the role of libraries in serving the needs of migrant populations. More than 30 references are cited. (FM)

Discusses strategies for research libraries to meet current demands and limitations through networks and resource sharing. Explored in terms of their importance to research library development are OCLC, the Research Libraries Group and their networks, the concept of a central resources pool, and the impact of the information industry. (SW)

Discusses the origins of theoretical structure in academic librarianship through a review of the literature. (MBR)

Examines the key differences between the information industry and public libraries and describes the computerized Community Information Project of San Mateo County, California. (PF)

Describes the establishment of the Library of Congress's Center for the Book, which encourages the study of the historical role of books, reading, and libraries, and reviews past and current programs. Highlights include affiliated centers in states; participation of national educational and civic organizations, federal agencies, and academic…

Explores the interdisciplinary nature of interdisciplinary research, provides a brief explanation of the Integrative Review of Research of which meta-analysis can be a part, and describes the librarian's role, particularly in data collection. Discusses developing trends in the area, including the use of the World Wide Web. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the role of the school library media specialist in keeping the school district informed about the new federal education legislation and funding opportunities. Suggests seven steps to become familiar with the law; describes the ten titles within the law; and lists additional resources. (LRW)

Reports that librarians and library staff are absorbing additional teacher/training responsibilities, such as classroom instruction in hardware/software and public training in use of print materials. Contends that library staff may not be prepared for these responsibilities. Lists 23 web sites that offer a variety of content and learning levels…

Discusses school libraries as safe havens for teenagers and considers elements that foster that atmosphere, including the physical environment, lack of judgments, familiarity, leisure, and a welcoming nature. Focuses on the importance of relationships, and taking the time to listen to teens and encourage them. (LRW)

Explores organizational structures, curriculum guidelines, and standards for higher education and suggests strategies to position the ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) information literacy standards within institutional planning documents and to initiate campus-wide adoption of information literacy standards. Discusses the…

Explains how the library professional staff in a Colorado Springs school district has changed the focus of their job role from technology implementation and support to increasing student achievement. Discusses reasons for the change, the library technology educator model, standards of performance, and collaboration with classroom teachers. (LRW)