Describes winners of awards from the Children's Services Division of the American Library Association for the most distinguished books for children published in the U.S. in 1969, as well as the winner of the Wilder award which is given every 5 years for a significant contribution to children's literature over a period of years. (JB)

In order to determine the extent of publishing efforts by state school library associations, a questionnaire was mailed to the presidents of fifty-two units. A list of state school library periodicals, with descriptive information, is included. (JB)

An account of the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting (Chicago, January 18-24, 1970). (JB)

A report on the American Library Association Midwinter Conference (Chicago, January 18-24, 1970), with emphasis on the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) activities. (JB)

The Association of American Library Schools lists 103 library schools and over 1,900 educators in two major sections: a listing by school of faculty and subject areas, and an alphabetical roster of personnel with title and school. Phone numbers, names of 682 Association members, and Association bylaws are included. (FM)

The American Association of School LIbrarians (AASL) Legislation Committee presents a general statement of AASL policy and goals. (CMV)

History and current status of special libraries serving business, industry, and government. (LS)

Discusses investigation of librarians by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and the status of the Library Awareness Program. An American Library Association (ALA) resolution opposing FBI activities in libraries and demanding release of individual files to persons subjected to checks is described. A model letter for individuals to use in…

Examines certification and licensing of librarians in the United States and Canada from the perspective of differences between the two concepts and through historical analysis of applications of each. A contextual framework for studying applications of these concepts to other professions is provided. (nine references) (MES)

Reports on the first independent conference of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (ALA), which was held September 5-7, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio. Many participants and exhibitors are noted; and programs on topics including urban library management challenges, political action, access to information, recruiting African Americans to…

Outlines the growth of internationalism in library history since 1978, when the American Library History Round Table dropped the word American from its name in acknowledgement of the growing importance of international scholarship. Discusses major conferences and publications on international themes and considers the role of the round table. (LRW)

Librarians looking for an increased connection with the profession have traditionally gotten involved with associations. They become American Library Association (ALA) members, join a division or round table, perhaps volunteer for a committee. They take part in their state association, attend state conferences, perhaps present a poster session or…

This article presents the highlights of the 2007 American Library Association (ALA) annual conference held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of librarians showed up early for a day of service, volunteering in libraries, schools, and other Washington-area institutions. As the conference wound down, some 2000…

The history of the development of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules is a record of some successes and some failures in the attempt to produce a rational and efficient code. (Author)