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Deals with other groups and organizations associated with the American Library Association (ALA). ALA chapters across the U.S.; ALA student chapter groups; Freedom to Read Foundation.

This section features several useful resources related to library science in the U.S. Video Copyright Permissions, by Jerome K. Miller and others, summarizes legal and policy issues relating to classroom and library use of television programs videotaped off the air. Based on a survey of more than 900 public libraries with videotape collections, Home Video in Libraries provides an overview of how libraries buy and circulate videotapes. The study entitled Doctoral Programs, Theses, and Graduates in Library and Information Science in the United States: An Analysis of the Published Literature, 1960-1980, by Josefa B. Abrera is a review of the literature that has been published since the Danton study of 1959, when only six programs existed. Pascal Programming for Libraries is an introduction to the library and information science applications of Pascal. Authors Charles H. Davis, Gerald W. Lundeen, and Debora Shaw focus on actual program writing and provide examples of specific programs. The bibliography entitled Adventures Afloat: A Nautical Bibliography is a guide to some 5,600 English-language books dealing with yachting and related subjects. Author Ernest W. Toy, Jr., provides annotations (some extensive) for the entries, which are arranged in a classified system suited for browsing.

Offers a guide to the events and topics of the American Library Associations's (ALA) 108th Annual Conference in Dallas, Tex., June 24-29, 1989, entitled "Commitments-Investing in Our Shared Future." Alphabetically arranged by topics. Handpicked sessions by the staff of American Library for people to attend; List of various sessions organized by topic, such as collection development; List of ALA acronyms and their definition; List of exhibitors and their location. INSETS: ALA acronyms.;Special events.

A calendar of events related to library science in the U.S. and in other countries from March to June 2007 is presented. The National Library Legislative Day will be held on May 1 to 2. The American Library Association Annual Conference will be held on June 21 to 27. The Oklahoma Library Association conference titled "1907-2007: 100 Years and New Frontiers" will be held on April 2 to 4.

This article reports that nearly 300 librarians, library staff, and library and information science students from across the U.S. participated in the 2004 National Diversity in Libraries Conference, which was held on May 4-5, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference featured two dozen presentations and roundtable discussions covering a wide range of subjects. The Southeastern Library Network, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Historically Black College and University Library Alliance, and the Association of Research Libraries co-hosted the conference. \

Discusses the efforts of several associations in the information and library service industry to uphold access to information regulations and rules. Role of the Information Industry Association testifying before the House Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice, and Agriculture; Basis for the framework by the IIA; Endorsement by the Medical Library Association and the Association of Academic Health Sciences Library Directors of an federal legislative agenda of funding, education, and research; Threats to the development of a true North American database of bibliographic records electronically linked and offering unrestricted access.

Presents news items related to information services of libraries in the United States compiled as of March 1980. Setting up of library-based education and career services in New York; Patronage of online bibliographic searching by businesses.

Reports on the promotion of UCLA university librarian, Russell Shank, to the newly created post of vice chancellor for library and information services planning. Description of job responsibilities; Appointment of associate university librarian for technical services, Gloria Werner, as the director of libraries to fill the position left by Shank; Background of Shank.

Reports on a online catalog from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that is offered through the new Bell Atlantic Gateway Service. Cost of using the database; Material in the database, such as restaurant menus; Information on the Lehigh University Libraries' Information Service.

Discusses referendum efforts of various community and library groups to keep and improve library services. Park Forest Public Library tax reform efforts in Park Forest, Illinois; Three-year renewal of the library millage in Grosse Point, Michigan; Approval of an annexation of the Oakwood Township Public Library District Services in Oakwood Township, Illinois; Other town library referendums.

Presents the three finalist nominees to be considered for the position of executive director of the American Library Association. Linda Crismond, director, Los Angeles County Public Library; Sharon Rogers, director of libraries, George Washington University; Joanne Euster, director of libraries, Rutgers University; Interview process that the nominees must go through; Salary.