This report pertains to a large research library beginning the change-over to shared cataloging by an on-line system, and the early stages of the implementation of computer techniques for part of the technical processes system of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC). (Author)

Because of the researcher's greater appreciation for library services, it has been generally assumed that special libraries operate more effectively reporting through research than through management. Experiences during the recent wave of industrial retrenchments make re-examination of this assumption appropriate (2 references) (Author)

Discusses the part played by various organizations, libraries, media, and folk high schools in Finland. (SP)

Reference librarians overestimate the knowledge graduate students have about reference sources in the library. Many students responding to the questionnaire could not list indexes and abstracts within their specialty fields. Better library orientation and instruction are needed. (4 references) (DH)

To speed materials to the user while allowing a maturation period to take full advantage of the National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging, many libraries make newly-acquired materials available for circulation before cataloging. The U. C. L. A. library employs a computer to produce weekly author and title listings. (Author/DH)

Librarians have been challenged to make the public and the government aware of the value of library services. They must do battle to save programs threatened by cuts in federal funds. The Congress must be urged to reestablish the budget control which has been assumed by the executive branch. (DH)

Patrons of an engineering library have technical requirements and idiosyncracies which should be considered by library planners. The results of a survey made by the Mitre Corp. are discussed. (DH)

Described are seven inservice education sessions located in three states and attended by the author. (RY)

A new course at the University of California School of Library Service, Los Angeles, which involves actual library reference desk experience is described. (2 references) (NH)

A nongraded instructional program in a Broward County, Florida elementary school, without interior walls, is set up to focus on the media center. The emphasis in every aspect of the concept is flexibility. (JS)

Eight librarians express their views on the state of the libraries' reference services with some suggestions for their improvement. (37 references) (NH)

An essentially comparative descriptive-analytical framework is the result of this tentative analytical approach and its application in one statewide study. (Author/JN)

Librarians in the Ukraine have become an indispensable part of the entire scientific and cultural life of the republic and books are now an object of prime necessity in the people's life. (Author)