The two types of ethics with which this paper is concerned are: (1) those directly related to policies or attitudes of reference service in relation to inquiries which are symptomatic of current social change and (2) those associated with the quality of individualized reference service. (Author/NH)

Librarians should be deeply committed to helping Chicano students better themselves and secure the full benefit of their college education. (16 references) (Author)

Expanding a large card catalog is a complex process requiring careful planning of procedure, judicious allocation of labor, and simplified techniques. The conclusion is reached that a major catalog expansion can be undertaken economically and without disruption of regular technical and public service activities. (6 references) (Author)

This overview draws together six articles on library services to the aging. Economic and demographic characteristics of these potential patrons are presented, along with social gerontology'' and related concepts through which their needs may be understood. Some of the literature on the subject is reviewed and gaps identified. (18 references) (KE)

Public libraries should not try to be social welfare agencies. Their primary function should be providing information by the printed word. (JS)

Suggested are ways of establishing and running a program of library services for migrant agricultural workers. (13 references) (SJ)

The success of any institution depends on the honest involvement of the people it serves. Voluntary action is no threat to the library profession, rather, it is a compliment, a vote of confidence which is enhancing the library field in the public eye and is opening up jobs. (12 references) (Author/NH)

Besides the main article by Richard Dougherty, this mini-symposium on library cooperation contains commentaries by Ralph Blasingame, Thomas J. Galvin, Ellsworth Mason, John F. Anderson and Robert S. Ake. (18 references) (NH)

The success of several series of feature films for children is reported and justification for other libraries to provide similar services is given. (NH)

Graphic treatment of simple statistics is being developed to help evaluate library and information functions by comparing the usage of individual operations over defined periods, while simultaneously holding the total function in view. The technique is explained and some illustrations from the author's experience given. (2 references) (Author/NH)

No meaningful action can take place unless viable and meaningful investigative procedures are employed and sanctions are brought against libraries that cooperate with racist institutions. (Author)

Libraries are serving only a small percentage of the aged and more education, research and funding are required for new patterns of service to this group. (AB)

A library administrator reminisces about his life as a librarian and relates his experiences now as a library user. (NH)