Forecasts the probable results of past and present conditions in public library services for children and young adults. (Author/PF)

Sketches observable trends in states of the United States since the inception of the federal LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act) programs in 1964. (Author)

Discusses the role of cooperation in Washington's statewide program for library service. (PF)

Describes the functioning of an international reference service at the UNESCO library. (PF)

Reference librarians should look to counseling techniques worked out in thousands of individual situations for ways to freshen the reference interview. (Author)

An ideal school library and its librarian are described. (PF)

This final report of the National Institute on Library Service to Jail Populations begins with a discussion of project implementation related to objectives and procedures, the project planning committee, publicity and promotion, and other significant features and activities. The impact of the project and possible future activities are considered.…

The first chapter of this guide, which is intended to help congregational librarians find ways to use the Bible in their programs, provides background on the books and themes of the Bible. Various versions of the English Bible are discussed in the second chapter, and suggestions for studying the Bible and a Bible reading plan are offered in the…

A discussion of the need for a new legal basis for library cooperation across political boundaries. A model metropolitan area library authority act is included. (PF)

Elementary school libraries can be more than a place for books. Some suggestions are given for making the library an active part of the educational process. (LS)

Describes UNESCO's plans and activities for world-wide promotion of books and reading. (JG)

A summary of the development of public library service to immigrants in Canada, describing the procedures and practices followed. (Author)

Surveys the development of library services to children and young adults in England and Wales since 1960. Includes information on books, selection aids, non-book materials, staffing, extension activities, services to minorities, young adult services, and public library service to schools. (LS)

The reference librarians' task is to provide specific information as needed by users, rather than to teach them the mechanics of finding the information themselves. (LS)

The physical layout of the library, a lack of communication between librarian and user, or constraints imposed by administrators may prevent the reference librarian from giving the best possible service. (LS)