A decade after the establishment of a library system, Spring Valley's Finkelstein Library has seceded from the system. (Author)

The program in documentation, libraries and archives which Unesco proposes to carry out in the next two years is briefly outlined. (Author)

In addition to providing a brief history of undergraduate libraries, this article indicates that one cause of the undergraduate libraries' failure is the lack of effective communication with students. (MF)

A range of creative activities is listed that will aid the librarian in addressing humanity." The range of activities includes rhythm workshops, creative writing, children's art contests, art festivals, film making, photography, and dramatic storytelling. (MF)

A description of the growth, acquisitions, services, research work, archives and staff of the library and Information Center of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is provided. (AB)

Conventional methods of teaching reference courses should be supplemented by practicing laboratories if improved reference services are to be provided. (AB)

The subject-interest method requires more time than the lecture-discussion method but adds variety to the learning situation. (AB)

The key to instant media center development is improvisation and the ability to view needs in terms of their essential components. (Author)

The methods and findings of the evaluation of an ESEA Title II special purpose grant project are highlighted. (MF)

The truest meaning of public service was that, although never used by all citizens, it was still available for any citizen. Whether public service in America can survive in the next decade, and maintain its basic altruistic concepts, will be the concern of all librarians. (Author/NH)

Revised version of a speech delivered at the Arizona State Library Association Convention (Tucson, 1968).

Discusses the introduction of new technologies into library activities, focusing on benefits, expectations, staff, services, comparison of situations before and after adoption of new technology, costs, funding, and economic considerations. Thirteen references are cited. (EJS)

Issues having a possible impact on online search services in libraries are discussed including full text databases, front-end processors which translate user's input into the command language of an appropriate system, downloading to create personal files from commercial databases, and pricing. (EJS)

Considers a definition of online searching and discusses each of these factors--training, search aids, physical setting, search request form, interview and profile construction, terminal session, search evaluation, document delivery, professional reading, and online user groups. Eighteen sources are cited. (EJS)