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)

An interview with Robert Palmer, librarian of the world's largest walled prison. (PF)

Since children's librarianship developed as a specialty, children's librarians have perpetuated beliefs and behavior patterns that may lead to the elimination, downgrading, or ostracism of children's services. New goals and workable plans are needed if children's services are to be managed wisely and avoid being trapped by these myths. (JPF)

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)

Describes a successful toy library in a public library in terms of staffing and patrons, toy selection, toy breakage problem, and sources of toys. In addition to children, users include an adult literacy group, a school for the mentally handicapped, the local social services department, and home for the elderly. (JAB)

If the "sunset laws" under which government agencies must justify their existence to receive continued funding were applied to the reserve system in academic libraries, the system would prove unsatisfactory. (JAB)

This study of reference service measurement in support of professionalism for librarians eliminates the directional vs. reference query distinctions and looks at all reference desk transactions in terms of the number of distinct and definable judgments they require for resolution. (Author/JAB)

A summary of a survey conducted in 1973 of Danish library services available to immigrant workers and their families, especially those speaking Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, and the languages used in Yugoslavia. (Author/KP)

Describes the experience of Lehigh University with a manual selective dissemination of information service. (PF)

This article describes the micropublication program of Institut d'Ethnologie (Paris). The collection deals with ethnology, pre-history, and archeology. Material produced on microfiche includes notes from researchers' archives, rough field notes, and unique manuscripts. (Author/JAB)

The concept of intellectual freedom, and its presence or lack of presence in library education programs, is discussed. (KP)

Suggests a decision-making rationale to use when deciding whether or not to charge library patrons for services or materials. (Author/KP)

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)

Presents English teachers' comments on their relationships with their school librarians. (MM)

Describes a project at the San Bernardino Public Library designed to integrate microcomputers into library public services. Program elements include: (1) a microcomputer laboratory; (2) ongoing computer education classes; (3) access to online databases; (4) a 24-hour communications link between the library and community; and (5) a career…