A critical look at the new standards. (JB)

A description of various ways in which microfilm and the computer can be combined to help librarians give better services. (NH)

A scheme whereby readers save up to buy books by depositing a small sum each time they borrow a book from the library. (Author/MF)

Discusses the failure of libraries to adapt to our changing society and proposes several areas of improvement for library services which would meet the existing needs. (RM)

A proposal to extend the traditional library services to media which work through machines--such as, television, film and filmstrip projectors, phonographs, radio, and tape recorders. The emphasis is on library services to the young. (RM)

Describes experiences of a public library with eight microcomputers available to the public, highlighting purchasing decisions; microcomputers for children, young adults, and adults; problems; scheduling; and the value of the microcomputers. (EJS)

Argues for changes within the library community to better serve the information needs of the ethnic community. (EF)

Defines and describes formal cooperative library reference services and discusses the major variables that produce differences in cooperative reference networks: size, composition, funding, services, delivery mechanisms, control methods, and resources. (Author/LLS)