Consumer librarianship is a fluid librarianship, for its content and method are determined by the fluctuating needs and varied concerns of the consumer movement. The problem of defining consumerism and the effect of definition on acquisitions policies are discussed. (Author/NH)

As manager of Education Systems at Addressograph Multigraph Corporation, the author undertook the task of keeping his staff and clientele abreast of training information. (Author)

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

The emphasis of this look at today's public libraries and their future is on the policies of these libraries rather than their funding. (NH)

A Pathfinder functions as a step-by-step instructional tool which introduces a library user to the variety of information sources availabel in research libraries. (Author/NH)

Gives examples of successful library programs and notes additional staff needs resulting from such programs. (SP)

Gives examples of successful library programs and notes additional staff needs resulting from such programs. (SP)

This is the first in a series of articles describing the many aspects of the community of libraries which has been coalescing under the aegis of the Federal Library Committee. (Author)

The conceptual approach and procedures which have been developed for this program provide the basis for initiating a similar training program in any large library within commuting distance of a library school. (4 references) (Author/NH)

The American Library Association, always alert to its international library responsibilities, has been intensively active since 1942, its early activities heavily financed by foundation support, its later activities, since 1967, by the association and the U.S. government. (Author)

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 question presented is whether a teletype service answering reference questions, verifying bibliographic citations, and referring certain questions to other agencies and institutions could be effectively provided for public and college library systems in Iowa by students in an advanced reference course in the School of Library Science. (8…

Description of life in the Coney Island branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, extracted from the annual report. Stresses involvement with the community and the particular needs and problems of its people. (JS)

Counselors, in general, have too little knowledge of vocational education and the labor market. This literature review covers many aspects of career guidance and suggests that the librarian should have an important role in providing reference help in this area. Includes extensive bibliography. (Author/JS)