Text of a Congressional hearing on the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act is presented in this document. The hearing opens with a statement by Representative Dale E. Kildee, who states this hearing will focus on Title III of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act which authorizes services for…

This paper presents the policy statement on substance abuse from the National Collaboration for Youth (NCY). The policy statement section lists programs and activities supported by the NCY. A section on background includes a statement of the issue of substance abuse. Areas examined in this section include alcohol abuse and drunk driving among…

The roles of scientists, scientific institutions, and the scientific mode of thought are examined in relation to the status of their impact on major questions of public policy. (KM)

With increased mobility, scholars are using a variety of library resources whether or not they are part of the financial support base of the library. Librarians try to provide resources as freely as their budgets and policies will allow. Means are discussed for providing financial support for open access to libraries. (LS)

A formula that describes the basis of membership support for public television. (Author)

Over the years since Benjamin Franklin gave them a boost, libraries have played a distinctive role in American life. (Editor)

This paper has several interrelated themes: (1) broad intellectual freedom is basic to the cultural advancement of society; (2) academic freedom is an essential ingredient of academic excellence; and (3) public philanthropy is the foundation of intellectual and academic freedom. (Author/PG)

Presents an interview with Ruth Love Holloway on current status of the Right to Read program. (RB)

The director of the Bank Street Consultation Service warns that welfare reform and work-fare funding programs may lead to undesirable changes in the tone, quality, and over-all goals of a child care program. (Author)

A statement submitted on behalf of ASIS to the Subcommitte on Science Research and Development of the Committee on Science and Astronautics of the U.S. House of Representatives on the NSF Authorization Act 1975, HR 12816. (Author/JB)

Provides an overview of establishing and administering an archives or manuscript program. Designed for the librarian taking up this responsibility for the first time. (Author/PF)

Funding educational programs for the aging and developing undergraduate interdisciplinary programs in gerontology at St. Clair Community College and Central Michigan University are discussed. (SM)

Describes how the media survive on the Commonwealth Caribbean Islands without interference from outside ownership and control. (RB)