Describes the Information Center, Reference, and Recreational Reading Libraries of the United Farm Workers of America at Keene, California. (Author)

The use of any type of volunteer for essential (professional patron-oriented long term) services limits cumulative staff knowledge and undermines the case for full public support. However, the unemployed librarian can gain invaluable experience in special projects (unessential non-patron oriented in-house short term services) and should be…

Recounts current efforts to bring religious education to retarded children and the place of the library in those efforts. (Author)

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

Discusses some of the considerations for any librarian in any type of library who wishes to reach out to an unserved area of the community. (Author)

This article deals with white minority groups, the nature and structure of these communities, their publications and endeavors to identify existing needs, and future development of necessary programs and relevant library services to the white ethnic community. (Author/AP)

Older volunteers, in particular, provide a largely untapped reservoir of men and women able and dedicated to library service. (Author)

Discusses elements and situations which act as barriers in the way of library services needed by residents and staff of correctional institutions. It is argued that labeling such services "special" has relegated them to the status of a fringe or extra service provided only when resources allow. References are cited. (Author/LLS)

Despite the increasing difficulties facing libraries today because of financial problems, there is a re-emphasis of professional goals and a rekindling of enthusiasm in the development of new library programs. (Author)

The problems that have persistently plagued directors of oral history projects are (1) understanding the role the library plays as "publisher" and (2) justifying the expense of an oral history project. (Author)

Discusses the design of a video system for library programs. (PF)

Reflections on the state of elementary school media programs are based on applications for the 1977 School Library Media Program of the Year award. Programs nominated for this award and their outstanding features are included. (Author/MBR)

The Jesuits of Chile initiated their first efforts in public library services by opening a collection of over 35,000 volumes to the public in downtown Santiago. This and other efforts of the Chilian Jesuits to supply much needed public library services are described. (NH)

Discusses 10 ways state libraries can help combat illiteracy: as planner, initiator/catalyst, trainer, coordinator, resource back-up, demonstrator, disseminator/publicizer, funder, supporter of good public education, and consultant. (Author/LLS)

Recommends that public libraries be aware of the need to develop basic preservation policies in order to safeguard local treasures and to extend the life of the collection as a whole. The importance of cooperation is asserted in the light of limited budgets. A selected bibliography is included. (FM)