Discusses the challenge of ethnicity to the profession of llbrarianship, and explores current efforts to include ethnic and minority groups in library education and training. (FM)

Information on the characteristics of the older adult, philosophic differences in concepts of service to this age group, information on the development stages of adulthood as a basis for program planning, and ideas on developing programs for older adults are included. (Author)

The goals of bibliotherapy as they pertain to the aging are discussed; some special materials are cited; two modes of handling bibliotherapy as a library service are described; and references as to how such a service might be funded are made. (Author/MBR)

Many of the programs developed by the Library of Congress have been created for the benefit of libraries in the United States, and represent a specialized form of federal aid. (Author)

A description of the oral history movement and discussion of oral history's relationship with libraries and librarians. (Author/LS)

Describes the oral history project at the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota, in the light of the need for good local history, and the mechanics of setting up a program in a private institution, with its aims, accomplishments, and benefits for the college and the area. (Author/LS)

The role of the public and school library in providing a great variety of services that benefit young children and adults responsible for their care is discussed. Steps included in the planning of such programs are included. (Author/MBR)

Public library services and programs for children and adolescents from preschool through 18 years are discussed. Topics include library material selection for adolescents and public relations within the schools and through youth organizations. (Author/MBR)

There are several major areas with audio needs to be served: music, basic languages, literature, and general reference. These needs are most appropriately filled by the library, which is the best location for both audio production and services. (Author/MBR)

Reviewed are library problems associated with book acquisition related partly to the situation found in publishing and partly to the need for improved communications between librarians and wholesalers. (Author)

The work of the professional librarian on the reservation with the Indian student is interesting and challenging. The library problem is different from that of other school libraries. However, in spite of the difficulties, there is much joy in working with these likeable Indian teen-agers. (Author/NH)

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…

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

A brief review of the increasing need for library services to Hispanics includes reviews of two useful references. It is pointed out that library schools and the American Library Association can play a crucial role in providing quality library services for the Spanish-speaking, and programs at several library schools are mentioned. (LLS)

Describes four successful public library programs for families and gives suggestions for planning programs and measuring their success. (LLS)