Discusses the issue of library community service in satisfying the reading needs of preschool children in relation to the Bullock report. (KP)

This report of the American Library Association's 1987 conference in San Francisco summarizes meetings on: local area networks, personal liability of library trustees, librarian shortages, AIDS education, CD-ROM technology, literacy, Black librarians and the political process, and restriction of young adult literature. Exhibit highlights are also…

Describes the components of computer systems and library systems, and discusses several topics related to computer systems in the library environment: the systems approach and libraries; systems engineering and systems environment; natural and artificial systems; the importance of the systems approach; and the understanding of computer systems and…

The unwritten policy of the Huntsville-Madison County (Alabama) Public Library for dealing with unattended children includes librarian involvement with the children, increased public awareness of the problem, and a priority on children's services. It is noted, however, that the library cannot serve as a day care operation. (MES)

Presents ideas for public library family programs and discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of including parents in the programs. (MES)

The history of patron access microcomputers in libraries is described as carrying on a tradition that information and computer power should be shared. Questions that all types of libraries need to ask in planning microcomputer centers are considered and several model centers are described. (EM)

Suggestions for enhancing library film programs using 16mm sound film cite several specific film titles. Setting up the projector and excerpts from children's books which can be used are highlighted. Films and books mentioned in article, selected professional sources, and tie-in materials for film "Earthly Beings" are appended. (EJS)

Ranganathan believed that effective reference service depended on the intuitive "flair" of the librarian and on the use of an analyticosynthetic classification scheme. (Author)

Describes HOOT OWL, the after-hours reference service of the Los Angeles Public Library. (PF)

Society judges the accountability and dependability of librarians and libraries. Reference librarians must collect and use as many facts as possible in measuring services. (KP)

A description of the Academic Library Development Program and a report on the progress of the project. (AP)

Explores the implications of nonverbal communication, particularly body movement, for the library reference interview. (Author)

Institutional repositories (IRs) offer many clear benefits yet faculty authors have not demonstrated much interest in depositing their content into them. Without the content, IRs will not succeed, because institutions will sustain IRs for only so long without evidence of success. A yearlong study of faculty members at the University of Rochester…

This document briefly highlights how the Institution of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supports all types of libraries and museums in the United States. Short lists of statistics on library connectivity, patrons, school library funding, and reference librarian services, and on museum visitors, museum services, and museum holdings are provided.…

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