Librarians are in a unique position to make available programs of dignity which respond to the educational, enrichment, and information needs of individuals who are not in society's mainstream. (Author/LS)

Describes the British Library's physical arrangements, rules, history, components, and services. (LS)

The authors present their tribute to the beleagured but dauntless reference librarian. (Author/SJ)

The reasons for the beginning and the rise of public library service here in the United States and abroad are discussed. (1 reference) (SJ)

The increasing use of microfilm in South African libraries is discussed in terms of several projects planned or in process. (6 references) (SJ)

The reasons for the widespread nonuse of libraries are explored and methods for overcoming these obstacles are suggested. (10 references) (NH)

Discusses the valuable services the librarian can provide in an institution for the mentally retarded, including educational service to students and literature for the staff. Part of a series edited by Genevieve Casey. (JS)

The program for the use of volunteers at the San Leandro library is described. (SJ)

American Indians want to retain their own culture and control their own lives and institutions. They do not want to be integrated into the white culture. They are proud of their cultural heritage and want to continue to be Indians. This article suggests improvements in library services to American Indians. (29 references) (Author/NH)

If patrons are afraid -- should others know what they read -- of being wrongfully indicted for such reading, then librarians have had little success curtailing censorship or extending intellectual freedom. (Author)

The role of children's librarians, who are committed to social change, is discussed. (MF)

The Library of Congress is prepared to renew cataloging-in-source and they are determined to make it succeed, profiting from the experience gained in the 1958-59 experiment. (NH)