The closed circuit television distribution system operated by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation Nuclear Center Library is described. This presentation shows how video is used and transmitted by the library to groups in size from a single viewer to hundreds at various locations throughout the nuclear center. (4 references) (Author)

A cooperative effort, Project LOEX (Library Orientation Exchange), designed to exchange ideas and information relating to orientation and instruction in academic libraries is discussed. (Author/SJ)

This article contains a brief historical survey of Libyan libraries and describes their present state, with particular reference to university libraries and the national library project. (Author)

The texts of statements delivered on August 21, 1972 and September 27, 1972, are presented. (SJ)

The functions of The President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped are described. Suggestions of ways in which special libraries can help to further the Committee's efforts are explained. (Author)

A look at the services provided by Learning Resources Centers in community colleges. (AK)

PEARL (Periodicals Automation, Rand Library) was established as an automated periodicals control system. Its objective is to facilitate the precessing, routing and control of the library's periodical subscriptions and holdings. The system became operational in November 1969. The manual Kardex System was completely eliminated in December 1970. (17…

The trouble reported upon in this article concerns conflicting concepts of community library service in a black neighborhood. (Editor)

An experiment at the Rockford Public Library Business, Science and Technology Division in which clerical help was used to answer telephoned inquiries thereby releasing the librarian to help the walk-in clientele is reported and evaluated. (1 reference) (NH)

The development of library service to the aging is traced from its beginning in the 1940's through its present level in the early 1970's. Ten events which include projects, White House conferences, studies, grants, and opening of special offices, that stimulated the expansion of services over the years are highlighted. (92 references) (Author/KE)

Information on public library services to young adults in Bulgaria, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, German Democratic Republic, German Federal Republic, Great Britain, Poland, Rumania, Soviet Union, U.S.A., and Yugoslavia is presented. (30 references) (SJ)

The author discusses the cultural policy as it applies to libraries in Hungary. His account of the Hungarian library system is extracted from Education and Cultural Activities in Hungary 1945-70". (SJ)

Fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, vandalism (including bombing) and war are discussed as major ways libraries and library collections have been badly damaged or destroyed. (53 references) (KE)

Evaluation and the objectives of library instruction are inextricably linked; evaluation starts with a questioning of the necessity of library instruction itself. It begins by asking if library instruction can meet student needs, if it embraces realistic objectives, and if it is cost effective. (17 references) (Author/NH)