This article reports on activities relating to the automation of technical processing at the Library of Congress. The master guidelines for automation of the LC core bibliographic system and several individual projects are described. (29 references) (Author/SJ)

The plan proposed in this paper may offer the best means of convincing students that the field of librarianship affords them the creative challenge of dealing with the information explosion and an opportunity to serve with a community of scholars as a subject expert. (2 references) (Author/NH)

Items considered to be a basic reference collection in the area of thoroughbred breeding and racing are given along with annotations which identify the content, usage and value of the particular item in the complete collection. (7 references) (Author/NH)

The literature review disclosed that paying for library information services is not common. A sound basis for determining the costs of the services or charges for them does not exist. There are indications that large operating centers are becoming concerned with costs and cost-accounting to establish realistic fees. (Editor/JS)

Fifth grade students in a suburban St. Louis school district spend a week at a camp where studies which can most effectively be taught outdoors are emphasized. The library at the camp is an integral part of the program, supplying reference and reading materials. (JS)

A description of Miami Public Library's work with Cuban refugees. (JB)

The results and analysis of a survey of approximately six hundred Mexican-Americans in East Los Angeles and Sacramento, conducted to determine the attitudes of various age groups toward libraries, the attitudes and practices of librarians, and the opportunities to provide more effective library service to the Mexican-American people. (JB)

A new library, specifically designed for the Spanish-speaking community, was created for Oakland Public Library's Latin American project. (JB)

Do's and don'ts for reference librarians trying to fulfill the information needs of the library user. (5 references) (NH)

The behavior problems arising from an open library" policy at an elementary school are explored via an exchange of letters between the librarian and a psychologist. (NH)

A look at possible ways to develop and organize a library resources center. (AK)

Young adult services in public libraries are being threatened with extinction, while the Crisis Intervention Center which provides counseling as well as information services is emerging. Perhaps librarians can learn new ways to serve the young adult from these new Crisis Intervention Centers. (8 references) (Author/NH)

The strengthening of a link between public and school libraries is at the heart of the program in West Sussex. (Author)

The first proposals for serious research at Lancaster were made some six years ago: the intention was to investigate the real needs of the library users and the best ways of meeting these needs. This article summarizes past, present and possible future activities in this field. (Author/NH)