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Reports that five Brooklyn Public Library outlets in New York City served as Civil Service job centers during the months of September and October 1982.

Presents an edited version of a paper presented by Richard De Gennaro, Director the New York Public Library, at the Second Pacific Conference on New Information Technology, dealing with the need for libraries to become innovative in order to survive. Introduction to technology to libraries; Libraries in the info marketplace; Erosion of the free library ethic and the blurring of roles.

Although the Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online was not the Brooklyn Public Library's (BPL) first digital project, it has become a catalyst for change and future library initiatives. Like many local history collections nationwide, BPL's Brooklyn Collection was eager to digitize materials for improved access, especially the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. In 2001, the library received an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grant to digitize the microfilm of the Eagle from 1841 to 1902. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, founded in 1841, was Brooklyn's newspaper of record. After the Eagle ceased publication in 1955, BPL received the paper's morgue and related files. Today, they are the centerpiece of the Brooklyn Collection, which also houses books, photographs from the Eagle and from other photographers, newspaper clipping files, and manuscripts, prints, and illustrations. June Gaddy, Brooklyn Collection's CLASP (Connecting Libraries and Schools Program) librarian, regularly delves into African American and neighborhood history as represented in the Eagle Online as she works with teachers and students on local history projects. Not only has the Eagle Online opened up research, but it has also generated discussions within the institution about the role of the public library in the digital world. INSET: Nuts & Bolts.

Reports on the announcement of the Mercantile Library, a private library in New York that functions as a public library regarding the availability of a bibliography 'Mysteries of the 1920's and 1930's.'

A review is offered for the Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick, New York which won the journal's Best Small Library in America in 2015.

The article features the book club Cook the Book which was established by the Gold Coast Public Library, located in Glen Head, New York. Topics discussed include the inspiration behind the book club, the bases for the selection of cookbooks, and activities for program participants. The benefits of the program are also cited, including connecting members of the community.

Focuses on the circulation of young adult books at the Patchogue-Medford Library in New York. Comment of Barbara Hoffman, head of the YA department, about the idea for a "robot" named R2-Read2; Mention of the BookWhiz software program, produced by the Educational Testing Service; Credit given to Maryann Still for her role in the project; The addition of a voice card for the robot.

The article announces the availability of the book Video Catalog 1989 at Westchester County Public Libraries in New York. The catalog lists all VHS videos that can be borrowed by cardholders from the system's Media Services Department. The catalog includes listings of the Mark and Viva Kanzer Film Library collection of the Mental Health Association of Westchester and the Family Information and Referral Service Team Inc. series of cable television shows that examine Westchester's community services. The catalog can be purchased at any branch for $7 or $9.

Discusses the problem of Queens Borough public library concerning best seller books in New York City, New York. Borrowing policy for best seller books; Elimination of the reserve policy.

Reports that the Queens Borough Public Library in New York has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for an independent automated circulation system to serve its agencies. Requirement of software design that will permit the library to interact with the circulation systems of the Brooklyn Public Library and the New York Public Library; Number of items circulated by the library annually.

Reports that HBW Consultants Larry Earl Bone and Richard Waters are conducting a study of the collection development needs of the Queens Borough Public Library and reviewing its materials selection process.

Reports that public librarians in New York State have established standards for library services to children and young adults.

Reports on the endowment received by the New York Public Library from William C. Helmle, a private citizen from New York.

Presents the outline of the five-year plan by the Plainedge Public Library in Massapequa, New York. Facilities and services offered by Plainedge Public Library; Need for library action and development as a response to a deteriorating economic climate change; Foreseen social and economic changes.

Provides information on library volunteering in the United States, as of May 15, 1976. Gains made by the Tulsa City-County Library in Ohio in its volunteer program; Reasons why public libraries in Suffolk County, New York, refuse to use volunteers; Volunteer incentives offered by Stanford University in Stanford, California.

Discusses the Internet server of the Westchester Library System (WLS) in Elmsford, New York. The implementation of WLS' online system, WESTLYNX; The challenges of going online; The online vendors; The webmaster; The system's security; The WLS homepage; The library's plan for the future.

Focuses on the adult learning centers at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. Background on the literacy program in Brooklyn; Funding for adult literacy; Efforts of public libraries to help people learn to read and write English.

Reports that the New York Public Library in New York City is circulating videocasettes from the Donnell Film Library.

The article presents the 1992 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award acceptance speech from Marcia Brown. The Wilder award honors a children's author for their body of work. She says that some of her first books were inspired by her love of the children's story hour at the New York Public Library. She describes her childhood in upstate New York and talks about Wilder's books.

Reports that the Middle Country Public Library in Centereach, New York, has revealed that the area it serves now has its own cultural center for its 53,000 residents.

Reports on the installation of a solar heating system in the New Rochelle Public Library in New York. Installation of solar panels on the roof of the library's parking lot; Plumbing connections for the system.

The article discusses how the Queens Library (QL) of New York City is testing a touch screen job search kiosk powered by Apploi, a mobile device application from recruitment software provider Innovate CV. Topics include how the kiosk can be used to search for jobs using different filters, apply for jobs, and conduct video interviews, and how libraries can serve as nonprofit partners for the company.

Reports on the acquisition of the collection of scores, letters, recording and memorabilia of Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini by the New York Public Library. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent issues and relevant topics; Implications on libraries and library science.

Reports on the Troy Public Library's activities in connection with the National Library Week in New York City in 1987. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent issues and relevant topics; Implications on libraries and library science.

Announces that a grant from the Helena Rubenstein Foundation will place copies of titles in The Library of America series in New York City public libraries. Authors to appear in the series.

Reports on the computer education provided by the Penfield Public Library (PPL) and Fairport Public Library (FPL) to library patrons in New York. Session on hands-on training on the usage of computer in PPL; Overview of the workshop held in FPL.

Reports on the development of public library policies in Broome County in New York that fulfilled the campaign promise of County executive Carl Young. Appointment of library task force to develop a comprehensive county library policy; Recommendations by the task force; Aids granted to the libraries.