The impact of the cut off of Federal funds for library programs which was announced during the ALA Midwinter Meeting is discussed. (NH)

The author presents a history of library legislation in India and recommends the establishment of library networks by law to ensure an integrated service which will effectively serve all library patrons. (17 references) (SJ)

If we are to achieve, and demonstrate success, in school library media service, we need to define our objectives, and identify the methods, techniques and materials required. (Author)

Describes library relationships with the religious, business, and other groups in its community. (SP)

An explanation of the mechanics of preparing a young film-makers' festival is presented. Directed toward media-naive librarians, the pitfalls and rewards of the Los Angeles Public Library Young Adult Services experience are outlined. (21 references) (Author/KE)

A remarkable group of 19th Century American women removed the signs, Dogs and Children Not Allowed,'' from the public libraries and originated what has been called America's most valuable contribution to the library world--library service to children. (10 references) (Author/NH)

This article serves as an introduction to the Classroom Teaching'' section of the journal and, as such, gives an overview of the articles included in the section. (3 references) (NH)

The emphasis of this article aimed at helping the librarian in the classroom is on preparation. To be prepared to teach, the librarian must blend the information gained from a faculty interview with insights gleaned from daily contact with students. (Author/NH)

The observations about the nature of learning and the role of the teacher in furthering or hindering students' efforts to accomplish it which are expressed in this article may cause both novice and old hand to re-examine their understandings of the teaching-learning process. (11 references) (Author/NH)

Combing the virtues of approval plans with those of the FASTCAT, new books in the Macalester College Library reach the borrower, on an average, one year sooner than they do at a neighboring college of the same size. (2 references) (Author/NH)

The fifteen years of operation of the program are reviewed and evaluated. (NH)

Urban main libraries must provide services and collections for very diverse users. (25 references) (SJ)

The High John Library experience is reviewed including its areas of success and failure as well as some suggestions about what should be done differently should such a project be again undertaken. (NH)

Described is the Westward Ho summer reading program sponsored by the Alabama Public Library Service. (SJ)