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An interview with Caroline Coward, library group supervisor at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, M. Ryan Hess, library services manager at Palo Alto City Library in California, Darra L. Hofman, blockchain researcher, Bohyun Kim, associate professor at University of Rhode Island Libraries, and Annie Norman, state librarian in the Delaware Division of Libraries, is presented. They discuss the possible uses of blockchain in libraries, the need to educate both library employees and users, and what services will not fit into the blockchain model.

The article discusses designing physical spaces for youth services in libraries and other public places. The importance of having specific spaces within library settings for children and teenagers is examined and the effect of architecture and design on learning is explored. Connections between architectural design and a library's service philosophy, staff involvement, and the focus of library services are discussed. Benefits of user input are also examined.

A calendar of events for library employees and users in the U.S. for March to July 2007 is presented. The National Library Workers Day is scheduled on April 17. The Music Library Association/Society for American Music Joint Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "The American Twenties" exhibition of the University of Texas at Austin is on display until July 29.

Reports on the impact that AIDS has had on the library profession. Attitudes within the profession toward AIDS, HIV-positive people, and ARC (AIDS Related Complex) disease; Losses within the library profession due to AIDS; View that there is inadequate information for library users and staff; Obstacles to overcoming AIDS in the workplace; Comments from library employees on AIDS. INSETS: A personal note;Resolution on Freedom from AIDS Screening for Library Employees.

The article talks about the worth of libraries. Every library employee should know three crucial things about the library's host system: its missions, its structure and its history. It states that policies establishing unfiltered access to Internet resources for children brought into question the common notion of public libraries being good for children. While all library users should receive the same open, friendly, excellent service, some need to be kept fully satisfied all the time.

The author discusses the issue in inequality in library services. She mentions small things such as programs for infants and toddlers that are inaccessible to working parents, the need to address equity issues regarding library collections, and the need to hire staff that reflects the surrounding population.

The article offers advice to library professionals on how to develop a summer reading program. In order to create the most effective system, the author suggests soliciting feedback from staff members, conducting patron surveys, and considering input from teachers and other educators.

The article reports on the consolidation of the library technical services of Five College Inc., which is a consortium of schools Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Jay Schafer, chair of the Five Colleges Librarians Council, said that the consolidation will not affect the decision of each school to reduce their library staff. He added that the aim of the plan was to put the library staff out of the traditional technical services and into a position that meets the needs of library goers.

The article reports on the improvements needed by the District of Columbia Public Library. Some of the library improvement suggestions include expanding and reorganizing staff, rebuilding most neighborhood branches, adding cafeterias and bookstores to some branches and offering wireless Internet access at every facility.

Presents readers' views regarding libraries and library science in the U.S. Interpretation of societal trends that suggest the needs of library users; Elimination of courtesy titles among library staff; Professional status of librarians.

The article focuses on how library managers and administrators can encourage innovation in libraries and prevent the failure of new library services. The author suggests that managers should encourage staff to learn about new trends in technology, give staff time to experiment with new initiatives, and develop a work culture that is tolerant of risks. Other topics include budget cuts to libraries, patron population, and rate of return (ROI) for libraries.

The author reflects on newcomers entering the library profession. She compares these newcomers to jaywalkers and refers to them as jaybrarians. According to the author, the newcomers' unfamiliarity with library ways can be to the benefit of library users. She stresses the importance of encouraging library employees to become leaders.

The article reports that the firing of Brenda Biesterfeld, a library employee in the Tulare County Library in California, sparked controversy and the threat of a lawsuit. Biesterfeld defied her supervisor, Library Services Specialist Judi Hill, by alerting police to a patron viewing what she believed to be child pornography. She received a letter from Tulare County Librarian Brian Lewis dismissing her for unsatisfactory performance.

The article reports on the decision of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to renew its financial commitment to help public libraries in low-income areas provide Internet service and training to their users. The new five-year initiative was announced on January 18, 2007. The initiative will involve grants for computer hardware upgrades, continued high-speed Internet connections, technical and advocacy training for library staff and research demonstrating the positive benefits of technology to library users.

The article discusses the factors essential in redesigning library buildings. It is noted that having a great idea for the library is important. A relentless focus on results for the customer also helps to avoid compromises that produce no results. It is also added that getting a critical mass of staff on board is needed for a successful redesigning project.

Examines the ethical balance in providing library services to patrons. Concept of the scissors rule; Connection of libraries with homelessness; Efforts to increase library staff's ability to manage patrons whose behavior disrupts or threatens other library users.

Presents information on Web metasearch. Selection of a Web metasearch engine; Difficulties with research library searches; Recommendations to both library employees and users.

Discusses the essential things that make a good librarian such as a sense of humor. Examples of library humor; Reasons why humor is important in the workplace, especially for librarians; Things that happen on the job, such as actions of library users, that are sources for humor for librarians.

Presents a humorous view of being an librarian in months without R, starting with May. Challenges that librarians face from patrons; Library related workshops; Types of reference questions commonly asked; Change over for academic libraries from the school year into the Summer.