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Suggestions of books librarians can recommend to Spanish-speaking library patrons. "Los niños de la Pacanda," by Ulf Löfgren; "Salven mi selva," by Monica Zak; "El sol es un techo altísmo," by Liliana Santirso; Other books.

Discusses developments in scholarly micropublishing. Reasons for the growth of the use of microforms for the preservation and dissemination of library materials; Topics available in the microforms; Addresses of scholarly micropublishers; Microform projects undertaken; Appreciation of library users on the use of microforms. INSET: Addresses of scholarly micropublishers mentioned.

Cites survey findings regarding young people's attitudes towards librarians in the U.S. Ranking of librarians as sources of research advice; Things young people dislike most about libraries; Factors that drive students away from seeking a librarian's advice.

Presents readers' views on key issues relevant to libraries and library science in the U.S. Appropriate terms for library users; Proposed rules on access to library information on nuclear arms; Distribution of tax returns by libraries.

The article discusses Human Libraries which allow library patrons to check out people and have conversations about specific topics as a means of confronting stereotypes and prejudice, and it mentions how Williams College became the first U.S. institution to host a Human Library event in 2012. Christine Ménard, the head of research services and library outreach at Williams College, is addressed, along with Ronni Abergel who founded the international Human Library network.

The article discusses the author's experiences as the executive director of the American Library Association (ALA), and it mentions leadership, teamwork, and his work in helping to establish the ALA's Office for Library Advocacy. The dues associated with an ALA membership are examined, along with information about conference registration, professional advancement, and the ALA's efforts to protect the privacy rights of library patrons.

The article discusses mental health training for librarians at locations such as the Jackson-Madison County Library, Tennessee and Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library, New Hampshire. Emphasis is given to topics such as the identification of different types of mental illness, providing guidance for youth patrons, and connecting patrons to information resources on mental illness.

The article discusses therapy dogs, emotional support dogs, service dogs and their presence in libraries. Emphasis is given to topics such as requirements for identifying service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act, sensitivity to the fears and allergies of library patrons, and the use of dogs ion library programs.

The author discusses the use of participatory design methods by designers to include stakeholders' feedback when planning the architectural and interior design of libraries. Topics include discussions between designers and stakeholders in order to determine how people use libraries versus relying on generalizations and assumptions, participatory design's valuing of experiential knowledge and professional expertise equally, and the use of participatory design to empower patrons and address inequity.

The article discusses developing inclusive spaces in the design of U.S. virtual and physical libraries, including so as to address inequality. The impact that inclusive spaces in libraries have on library patrons is discussed.

The article reports on the new amendment to the Library Bill of Rights regarding the right to privacy of library users.

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.

An interview with San Rafael, California, Public Library director Sarah Houghton is presented in which she discusses library fines, particularly her views about fines discouraging patrons from utilizing libraries.

The author discusses the role of embedded librarians in providing services to patrons. She mentions several programs that have incorporated embedment, the expansion of services to users who may have not considered using the library, and embedment as a way of staying vital to the communities that are served by the library.

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.

An interview with author Roxane Gay is presented. She discusses her approach to storytelling in different media such as novels, comic books, and screenplays and also comments on her use of social media platforms like Twitter. Other topics covered include the status of her manuscript "How to Be Heard," her literary influences, and experiences as a library patron.

The author reflects on the professional ethics and values of librarians in relation to access to information. Emphasis is given to topics such as documentation required for library users to be issued a library card, the role of libraries in bridging the digital divide, access to digital collections, and the needs of the community.

The author reflects on the findings of the report "Opportunity for All: How the American Public Benefits From Internet Access at U.S. Libraries" from the University of Washington regarding the use and importance of internet access in public libraries. Internet use for employment applications, education, and researching health issues is examined and the risks of reduced access to technology and information caused by library budget cuts are explored.

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 offers information on library gaming programs in the U.S. It states that as gaming programs become popular, it is important to understand the facts about gaming and children including the common misconceptions. According to the article, a library gaming program is not just a source of entertainment but could also engage the library and its patrons with their community.

The article focuses on the results of the landscape report "Sharing, Privacy and Trust in Our Networked World" conducted by Harris Interactive and the book "In What Every Librarian Should Know About Electronic Privacy," by Jeannette Woodward. The report revealed that social networking has not made much progress in the field of library since it was first introduced onto the Web. Woodward explains the privacy threats that librarians face and the responsibility of library to protect its users.

The article focuses on the "2007 Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study," which provides the most complete national picture of computer and Internet access in U.S. public libraries, conducted by John Carlo Bertot and Charles McClure of Florida State University. The study found that on average, there are 10.7 public access computers in each library branch. For the first time, the study asked if the wireless and wired Internet connections shared the same bandwidth, and nearly half of respondents answered yes.

This article states that U.S.Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ordered August 2, 2006 the full disclosure of court records related to Doe v. Gonzales--the challenge to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's 2005 demand that Connecticut's Library Connection consortium turn over records of patrons' computer use.

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 the results of "Public Libraries and the Internet 2004: Survey Results and Findings," a report issued in June 2005 by the Information Use Management and Policy Institute at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Challenge facing U.S. libraries in providing enough workstations to meet Internet demand; Selected goals of the study; Key issues identified from the research; Implications of the data for many issues that affect public libraries and the roles they play, or can play, in the networked society.

Presents information on the library-user survey created by the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Library of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Considerations in designing the survey; Method of minimizing the cost of implementing the survey; Instructions given by the library's resident Statistical Package for the Social Sciences expert, on completing the survey.

Reports on the move of officials in Phoenix, Arizona to require filters on all city library computers by hiring extra staff to implement the new policy as of February 2005. Functions of the additional staff; Other steps taken by the Phoenix Public Library to ensure a safe online environment.

Reports that the city council of Phoenix, Arizona has voted unanimously on September 8, 2004 to bar adults from unrestricted Internet access on all public library computers. Ruling of the Supreme Court on the Children's Internet Protection Act; Opposition to the council's action; Effect of the decision on the Phoenix Public Library.

Reports on the crisis being faced by public libraries in Great Britain that could make them unused and irrelevant by 2020 according to a report released by business analyst Tim Coates entitled "Who's in Charge?" Percentage decline in library usage in the past 10 years; Rise of the national cost of public library service; Reaction of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals to the report.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "On My Mind," which focused on the role of U.S. librarians; "Why libraries Matter," which presented testimonies about libraries; "Serving Seniors: Dos and Don'ts at the Desk," which provided suggestions that would enable older library users to better access resources.

Focuses on the Staying Connected grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which will be given to state library agencies to help public libraries provide free access to computers and the Internet in the U.S. in 2004. Recipients of the grants; Benefits of the grants to the Tennessee State Library and Archives; Amount of matching state and federal money secured by the Alabama Public Library Service.

Presents updates on information technology and libraries in the United States as of December 2003. Explanation that the adoption by public libraries in the U.S. of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology poses no problem for the privacy of library users; Information on library systems that are good for the use of public libraries; Web support to bibliographic identifiers.

Explains that the increasing number of seniors visiting public libraries in the United States poses a number of challenges to librarians. Reason for the increase in the number seniors in the country; Sociological and psychological conditions of seniors which librarians must take into account in their interaction with them; Suggestions on how should librarians deal with senior patrons. INSET: Health Challenges for Seniors.

Discusses the 1953 article 'Not Censorship but Selection,' written by Lester Asheim, which remains the definitive statement on the distinction between censorship and selection in library collection development. Application of his article to the Internet and electronic resources; Software filters on public-access computers; Legal liabilities that may result from the decisions of libraries.

Focuses on a study by the University of Washington for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation concerning its U.S. Library Program. Finding that Americans are willing to pay higher taxes to support free access to computers and the Internet in public libraries; Discussion of survey results, which indicates that the public thinks library computer services should be funded and maintained by government.

Focuses on the launch of the North American Campaign to Protect Children Online by the Internet Content Rating Association (IRCA). Effort to encourage Web sites to allow ICRA to rate their content; How the ICRA system works; Reservations expressed by Judith Krug, director of the American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom; Erroneous blocking of SafeSurf URL by TeleGlobe; Challenges to the Children's Internet Protection Act by ALA and others.

Focuses on concerns of library groups regarding the USA Patriot Act, anti-terrorism legislation that expands the United States government's powers. View that the measure threatens library users' privacy and First Amendment rights; Comments of Lynne Bradley of the American Library Association's (ALA) Washington Office; Excerpt from a statement issued by the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom.

Reports on a library program in Houston, Texas which will give library card-holding residents free access to email, word processing, spreadsheet software and document storage space. Positive reaction to the program; Technological facilities at the libraries; Cost effectiveness of the program.

Describes dual lawsuits filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Library Association, to challenge the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in the United States. Why they are opposed to the legislation, which requires federally-funded libraries and schools to install Internet filtering software; Contention of the lawsuits that such filtering can block access to essential information; Comments of plaintiffs and defendants.

Reports that the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled, as of April 2001, that libraries which receive so-called e-rates must comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act in year four of the program. Details of the implementation regulations; Refusal of the FCC to take into account legal challenges.

Reports on the possibility that Charles Allaway, a former janitor who killed seven people at a California university library in 1976, may be released from a state mental hospital. Allaway's successful insanity defense after his killings at the California State University at Fullerton; The decision by state psychiatrists that he had regained his mental health and was fit for release; Judges' previous denials of parole; The concerns of the victim's families, that Allaway might be released.

Discusses the author's experience as director of the Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin. Visits by the state Attorney General Jim Doyle, United States Vice President Al Gore, and rock star Bon Jovi; How librarians can prepare for visiting dignitaries and their entourages; Advice for remaining flexible and having fun.

Reports on an ordinance passed by the Jefferson Parish Council in Louisiana which tightens penalties for viewing obscene or sexually explicit material on library computers. Possibility of a fine or jail sentence for those convicted; Procedure by which librarians are to report the patron, including confirmation by a co-worker that the material is offensive; Possibility that the ordinance will be argued against.

Focuses on the frustrations of Minnesota's Minneapolis Public Library workers in dealing with patrons who view sexually explicit Internet sites, which offend other patrons. Formation of a task force to define unacceptable patron behavior while online; Stance of library board and distrust of Internet filters.

Discusses United States Senator John McCain's call for an end to federal funding to libraries and schools which offer unfiltered Internet access to children. McCain's concern that children are able to view pornography on library computers; Support of former presidential candidate Steve Forbes of a proposed Holland, Michigan ordinance withholding funding from libraries that refuse to install filters on public computers with Internet access.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Price of Patronage," by Jennifer Dewey in the Nov/Dec 2014 issue.

Reports that Anchorage (Alaska) Municipal Libraries Director Moe McGee asked city administrator to lift filters from the library's computers. Why the filters were installed on all municipal Internet connections, according to city administration; Comments of Alaska Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Jennifer Rudinger about the constitutional problems with using the censoring software.