American Indians want to retain their own culture and control their own lives and institutions. They do not want to be integrated into the white culture. They are proud of their cultural heritage and want to continue to be Indians. This article suggests improvements in library services to American Indians. (29 references) (Author/NH)

This overview draws together six articles on library services to the aging. Economic and demographic characteristics of these potential patrons are presented, along with social gerontology'' and related concepts through which their needs may be understood. Some of the literature on the subject is reviewed and gaps identified. (18 references) (KE)

Describes four elements of consulting in library networks: network client groups, potential sources of consultants, categories of network consulting, and difficulties in network-related consulting. (FM)

A definition, and a history of the role and functions of state library development agencies since the 1890's are presented. The remaining articles in this issue, which deal with various aspects of the same subject, are summarized. (MBR)

This essay argues that the reference librarian is an intellectual, peculiarly equipped to have technology work for the librarian rather than the librarian for technology. It is a conviction that all people, not just a celebrated few, must be served by reference librarians. Twenty-one references are included. (Author/EJS)

Defines and explores the functions of institutional, clinical, and developmental bibliotherapy in library service programs as responses to the interest in self-analysis and self-actualization characteristic of the 1970s. Training and certification of bibliotherapy practitioners are also discussed. (FM)

Nassau County (New York) library system conducted a study to ascertain the level of library service in governmental and nongovernmental departments, agencies, offices and organizations in Nassau County; to determine what additional library services were needed; and to recommend how they could best be achieved. (Author/PF)

Libraries and librarians still tend to ignore older citizens, as shown by three major research efforts. Expanded preservice and inservice education programs are needed to promote interest in service to the aging. Existing programs are described and recommendations, including training for an information-referral center approach to service, are…

Research in gerontology as it has contributed to further research on and expanded library services to the aged is discussed. Significant research efforts eminating from the library and gerontology community are highlighted. (30 references) (KE)

Preparation for the conference is discussed in some detail, including identification of issues, background research efforts and Task Force work, with particular reference to library community involvement. Significant aspects of the actual conference are presented, along with Task Force recommendations and a brief account of subsequent events. (12…

Urban main libraries must provide services and collections for very diverse users. (25 references) (SJ)