This paper examines how collaborative partnership roles are defined in an educational community. The central research question is: in situations where reading instruction is presented through a literature-based approach and library instruction is supported through a resource-based approach, how is the teacher-librarian partnership enacted in a…

While librarians deliver a vital public service within diverse communities, they are often invisible in the community development process initiated by civic planners, activists, and local government officials. This book challenges librarians everywhere to get involved early and often by demanding a place at the community planning and development…

This paper starts by exploring the definition of knowledge and knowledge management; examples of acquisition, creation, packaging, application, and reuse of knowledge are provided. It then considers the partnership for knowledge management and especially how librarians as knowledge professionals, users, and technology experts can contribute to…

This paper discusses library development in the changing environment arising within the forthcoming Information/Knowledge Society. The role of the library as a social institution is examined in the context of the evolution of the whole literary and knowledge system. Ideas about conceptual changes to be introduced by the library in order to respond…

Highlights the topics and atmosphere of a four-day Library College Conference held with the theme "Learning Without Walls." The content of speeches and discussions are summarized. (CH)

Despite setbacks and hazards, libraries today are a more vital and a more appreciated part of our lives than ever before. (Author/NH)

These general reflections on the conditions required for the success of systematized reading, through integrated library service, apparently depart somewhat from the subject of International Book Year. Yet, they are closely connected with the forces of society which indicate self-fulfillment and social progress through the use of books. (1…

The author predicts the future of university libraries by exploring changing patterns in campus finance and administration and by investigating the interaction between the central campus administration and the library administration. (Author/SJ)

Library employees who do not consider a library program as part of his real" job may give the project as little time, effort, and thought as possible. (MM)

Real learning does not often take place in the lecture hall, or even in the routine library assignment, but in impromptu rap sessions, planned meetings, extracurricular activities and, most of all, in frequent personal contact with sympathetic instructors. (3 references) (Author/MM)

The librarian's role may be foreseen as that of helping to open the book of life to children and young people while recognizing their different cultural advantages. (48 references) (Author/NH)

Assesses the state of the public library, briefly reviewing the history of the institution and discussing library purpose, services, and patrons at the present and in the future. Seven references are provided. (EJS)

Discusses new directions and patterns of service as the academic library shifts from providing access to sources of information to providing information itself. Services of the University of Rochester Library System are cited as using interpersonal communications and public relations skills to provide resources and technologies. Four references…

Describes the Educational Resources Center at Clarkson College in Potsdam, NY, which opened in October of 1980 and makes extensive use of the new technologies. (CHC)

Reviews books and periodicals relating to library involvement with video and notes upcoming meetings focusing on this area. (LLS)