In response to the objective of providing quality library services to Florida's citizens and to supplement efforts of the Florida Library Association and local leaders, a library study commission was formed to produce an action plan for Florida's public libraries. The plan concentrates upon three principal needs of the library system:…

The bibliography represents a critically evaluated collection of filmstrips for use with adults and young adults, with special focus on the needs of the under-educated and disadvantaged who read at the eighth grade level or below. Complete bibliographic details make the annotated listing useful as a buying guide. A subject index and an address…

A research project which has as its objective the design, implementing and evaluation of educational programs for the purpose of upgrading hospital library practice is described. As a necessary preliminary to the formulation of educational objectives and the design of appropriate courses, a survey was made of hospital library facilities,…

A statistical survey was made of the general condition and problems of the museum library, using a questionnaire sent to a random sample of 856 historical, art, science, and other museum libraries. (Author)

Discusses "Resource Services for Canadian Schools," a book written by librarians and educators to serve as a standard for providing learning materials. It advocates the integration of school library and audio-visual services into learning resource centers and outlines the responsibilities of these centers. (JAB)

Contends that, to the extent possible, the demonstrated needs of a library's constituency--inferred from the measurement of scientifically-observed objective data--must constitute the primary basis upon which to establish, develop, and discontinue library collections and services. One figure is used to illustrate these interrelationships.…

This description of the Botswana National Library Service (B.N.L.S.) with its central headquarters and 13 branches provides insights into communication problems, development of services, and clientele in an area where books and reading are still a new exciting idea. (MBR)

Chapter 1, "Preliminary Issues," explores the historical importance of the electronic publishing revolution, some of the terminology to be used in the book, and the differences and similarities between traditional and electronic collection development. Chapter 2, "What Is an Offer? The Electronic Resources Landscape," covers…

The article concentrates on specific aspects which led to the establishment of the British Library Board. Particular consideration is given to future problems and difficulties. (1 reference) (Author/SJ)

Gives a list of university extension libraries in the U.S. and Canada. (GB)

A brief history, present status and future programs of libraries in the U.S.S.R. are presented. (2 references) (SJ)

The emphasis of this look at today's public libraries and their future is on the policies of these libraries rather than their funding. (NH)

Gives examples of successful library programs and notes additional staff needs resulting from such programs. (SP)

Gives examples of successful library programs and notes additional staff needs resulting from such programs. (SP)

Eleven practitioners from diverse backgrounds and representing a wide range of opinion present their views. (MF)