As an innovative, though perhaps temporary, stop-gap measure toward alleviating the problem of supplying paraprofessionals to library systems, especially in secondary schools, the author proposed a career work-study program developed in the area of media technology at the secondary school level. (Author/RK)

Argues for the creation of a genealogy and history file in libraries, using the Bristol (Virginia-Tennessee) Public Library experience. As an extension of the library's collection, the file also provides access to the private collections of participants and offers users a means of obtaining selective information quickly and inexpensively. (JD)

Describes the three-day program a technical writing teacher used to familiarize students with library services and materials in preparation for writing a research report. (RL)

The educational setting and the current problems which face school librarians as they serve library clientele are discussed. (Author)

The statutory scheme of the Copyright Act of 1976 Section 106 is reviewed, followed by an analysis of the impact of the new provisions on such library activities as lending, photocopying, offering secondary services, and operating library networks and consortia. (LBH)

Investigates the relationships between reference performance (dependent) variables and various quantifiable reference service characteristics (independent variables such as reference collection size). Statistical analysis indicated that reference performance was significantly related to the size of the reference collection, and to other…

Aspects of providing such services are described, including (1) published standards; (2) outreach programs to meet specific needs of the deaf, elderly, and disadvantaged; (3) adaptation of equipment to meet special needs of the elderly; and (4) examples of programs integrated into the structure of public libraries of varying size. (MBR)

Proposals are made for a goal oriented approach to coordinate bibliographic control in the multidisciplinary field of mental retardation, establish networks of information service, and provide consultants for setting up services in various institutions and locales. A review of existing efforts for bibliographic control, classification, and library…

The educational role of college libraries in India is discussed and a national effort is advocated to equip them properly. Consideration is given to the present condition of the libraries, including collections, finances, technical organization, administration, personnel, services, physical facilities, standards, and cooperation. (LBH)

Problems of library usage, which are the common responsibility of the whole academic community, are discussed from the personal viewpoint of a librarian in New Delhi, India. Suggestions for orientation and motivation are offered. (LBH)

Visually impaired students at Ohio State University were queried by telephone interview regarding their need for specialized library services and for optical or reading aids. Interest in special services was indicated, but students did not express substantial need for a varied collection of specialized reading aids. (JAB) (JAB)

Young children meet their librarian, learn what libraries do for young readers, see different kinds of libraries, and find out how they can help the librarian keep the library working efficiently. (RK)

The provision of library services through networks has already affected collection development, cataloging, interlibrary loan, reference work, and document delivery. Library managers are advised to review how networks might impact their operations in order to formulate appropriate solutions as soon as possible. Several specific management problems…

Describes the development and evaluation of a project, directed by the College Entrance Examination Board, in which the public library serves as a center for adult independent learners. (PF)

Several projects are described which are exploring tools and techniques for interlibrary cooperation in an effort to improve services for users. (STS)