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The article reports on the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Wrocław, Poland from August 19, 2017 to August 25, 2017 and sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions (IFLA). It presents summaries of the programs including ones on diversity, transparency and inclusion.

Describes the Special Collections Library, part of the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Library's hands-on program on the history of books and printing in New Mexico. Vellum-covered text in Latin and calf-bound titles; Turn-of-the-century books; Printing press for children built by local craftsman Richard Hicks.

The article examines the history of the American Library Association (ALA). Particular focus is given to the ALA's 140th anniversary in 2016. Additional topics discussed include the history of the Chicago Public Library, the Library War Service, which was established during World War I, and the beginnings of National Library Week (NLW), which was held from March 16-22, 1958.

AMID WARTIME SECRECY, A SMALL LIBRARY PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ATOMIC BOMB For the first two years of its existence, the town of Los Alamos, [...]

LC'S WISH LIST FOR ITS 200TH BIRTHDAY INCLUDES REASSEMBLING THE JEFFERSON LIBRARY FROM WHICH IT GREW In 1815 Thomas Jefferson sold his personal library to the nation to rebuild the [...]

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "ALA's Proudest Moments" from June 2016, "A Brief History of ALA" from June 2016, and "Preserving Our Values" by Karen Muller from June 2016.