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The article looks at the public library national ratings systems particularly the Hennen's American Public Library Ratings (HAPLR) in the U.S. Based on a study, it was found out that HAPLR as a rating system is not a scientifically validated measurement instrument since without validation testing, there is no basis for concluding that HAPLR assesses library quality, excellence, greatness, or value. It is suggested that determining what levels and mix of materials, programs, and services are most appropriate is a central challenge for libraries.

The article reports on the appointment of Swets Information Services as the first Global Channel Partner for MPS Technologies' ScholarlyStats. ScholarlyStats is a new service that enables libraries to provide the administration of their usage statistics. As a distributor of this service, SwetsWise usage statistics are included in the ScholarlyStats service, and further integration between the two services are explored. MPS developed ScholarlyStats with the help of more than 50 libraries during the testing period in 2005.

The article reports on the celebration of the 70th anniversary of PALINET, a member-owned and governed regional library network serving the Mid-Atlantic region on January 11, 2006. The organization was established in 1936 as a local union cataloging. Today, PALINET represents more than 600 libraries, information centers, museums and archives. PALINET continues to promote library cooperation and resource sharing. The celebration also marks the culmination of the branding project to update PALINET's appearance.

This article reports on the action taken by the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) concerning preservation of rare library materials. The FEDLINK has mounted an online request for proposal (RFP) for preservation services. This RFP is intended to help the staff members of federal government libraries and information centers identify and select appropriate vendors for preservation services that will be outsourced.

Information about the conference "Beyond Books: News, Literacy, Democracy, and America's Libraries," held by the organization Journalism That Matters in Boston, Massachusetts in April 2011 is presented. The article reports on the conference's focus on the relationship between librarianship and journalism and discusses a presentation by David Weinberger, senior fellow at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society.

Presents news related to librarians. Retirement of Ann Baker after 21 years at the Williamsburg Regional Library in Virginia; Announcement that Blaise Cronin, dean of the Indiana University at Bloomington School of Library and Information Science, will step down; Appointment of Rhonda Postrel as librarian for the Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbot design firm in Boston, Massachusetts; Others. INSET: Cited.