Psychological barriers that prevent the public from using libraries effectively and efficiently are identified. The problem of receiving too much information is also addressed, and seven steps for obtaining the right information are outlined, including determining exactly what is needed and then asking for help from a reference librarian. (LBH)

Guidelines developed with the input and assistance of numerous Latino librarians are enumerated. Covering planning and evaluation of library services, access and delivery systems, personnel, materials, and services and programs, they will subsequently be submitted to ALA for adoption and distribution. (JPF)

An example of an on-line printout from the Dow Jones News/Retrieval Service (DJNR) is given accompanied by a brief discussion of how to use the service, description of how one library uses it, and some of its constraints. (JPF)

Describes and analyzes the aid given to the Library of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) by the Library of the Technical University of Berlin (TUB) from the latter part of the 1960's to the end of 1974; and concludes with general recommendations for library aid projects. (VT)

Describes the schematics, inputs, and outputs of a story hour program; and the background and environment, organization, and response and observations of the Aradina Media Resource Centre Experience in developing story hour sessions. Discussion of observations include indications of popularity, problems which emerged, and some suggested solutions.…

A description of how one special library uses B ALLOTS for answering specific questions dealing with monographs, verification of citations, bibliographies on either subjects or authors, background information on organizations, and interlibrary loans. Features of the BALLOTS data base are discussed, including system files, indexes and search keys,…

A critical analysis is made of selected portions of an ALA committee document on national information policy. The authors state that the "...document does not provide a conceptual foundation for anything. It is arrant nonsense and deserves to be repudiated as quickly and emphatically as possible." (JPF)

Learning resource programs of 20 community colleges were studied to determine if differences in organization are accompanied by variations in the level of service provided. Organizational patterns for materials, catalogs, and staff were analyzed and compared with the institution's efforts to promote library services and evaluate the learning…

Factors affecting teacher use of the resource center are identified as: (1) cooperative curriculum planning; (2) in-service programs; (3) school instructional programs; (4) attributes of the teacher-librarian; (5) administrative policies; (6) physical facilities; (7) teacher attitudes, background and interests; and, (8) cooperative selection and…

The author views the organization as a total operating system which mobilizes its resources for the sole reason of satisfying the wants of a market. The organization must consider the environmental forces of technology, and also social, economic, and competitive trends. (Author/JAB)

Discusses four basic aspects of data reference work: 1) How files are created as related to the main sources for acquisition of data files; 2) What publications help to identify available data files; 3) What variables appear in which data files; 4) What information about the physical medium of file storage is needed to use the file on a computer.…

Some considerations for national library and information service network development. (KP)

A study is presented dealing with students' awareness of library reference services at university libraries. (AP)

The Greenburgh Public Libraries Storytime program for two year olds is described. The role of the parent in the program is discussed, and some suggestions are given for selecting stories and games for a storytime program, as well as a list of book titles that can be used in a program. (JPF)