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Describes several examples of successful media programs of schools located in the northeastern region of the United States aimed at providing information resources to students. Greenwich High School in Connecticut; South Shore High School in Brooklyn, New York City; John Dewey High School in Brooklyn, New York City; University of Chicago Laboratory School Library in Illinois.

Presents Christmas books for children. 'Journeys to Bethlehem: the Story of the First Christmas,' by Dorothy Van Woerkom; 'The Story of Christmas for Children,' by Catharine Brandt; 'Aaron's Christmas Donkey,' by Lois Wafrid Johnson.

Discusses poetry books appearing on the 1940 to 1955 book lists of the Children's Services Division (CSD) of the American Library Association (ALA). Selection criteria; Survey of anthologies; Underrated collections; List of books by individual poets; Characteristics that define a notable book of poetry; Call for guidelines geared more to content of books.

Lists books under consideration for the Newbery-Caldecott Awards for 1974. 'Devil's Storybook,' by Natalie Babbitt; 'The Spirit Is Willing,' by Betty Baker; 'How Many Miles to Sundown,' by Patricia Beatty.

Highlights the results of 1973 annual survey conducted by the Association of American Publishers Inc. on the publishing industry in the United States. Total book sales for 1973 compared with 1972; Percentage increase in mass paperback sales; Individual categories of estimated sales in 1973; Preliminary figures for 1974.

Lists wordless books for children for a program called 'The Creation and Use of Wordless Books,' sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English and Children's Book Council Joint Committee. 'Bobo's Dream,' by Martha Alexander; 'Elephant,' by Byron Barton.

Lists members of the 1974 Children's Services Division's Newbery-Caldecott Awards Committee. Chairwoman Bette J. Peltola.

Offers information on publications by libraries and library associations in the United States as of September 1974. Inclusion of an increase in the prices of pamphlets published by the New York Library Association; Association for Childhood Education International's (ACEI) release of its annotated bibliography of children's juniors' and young adults' titles.

Highlights the spring 1974 conference of the New England School Library Association (NESLA), held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Showcasing of the work of the NESLA Bicentennial Committee; Group sessions and exhibits; Discussions centering on the media center as the heart of the educational program.

Reports on United States President Gerald R. Ford's intent to sign the H.R. 69 educational bill into law. Ford's announcement of his decision in his address to the Joint Session of Congress and the nation in August 1974; Ford's determination to curb federal spending in an effort to stem inflation; Differences about the law's anti-busing provision; Reasons why the bill is vital to education.

Reports on the decision of the book division of Macmillan Inc. to lay off some of its employees due to the worsening economic conditions in the United States. Negative forecast for the publishing industry; Response of union officials to the lay offs.

Lists books suggested for the 1974 list of 'Best Books for Young Adults' according to the Best Books for Young Adults Committee called the Young Adult Services Division. 'Watership Down,' by Richard Adams; 'Gather Together in My Name,' by Maya Angelou.

Lists the division officers of the American Library Association (ALA). Inclusion of Helen D. Lloyd's position as president of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL); Barbara T. Rollock's position as president of the Children's Services Division (CSD); Carol Starr's position as president of the Young Adult Services Division (YASD).

Reports on the vandalism of the Oakdale Union High School library in California in July 1974. Breaking of windows and glass doors; Liquid detergent poured on the floor; Estimated cost of damage done to the library.

Highlights the April 1974 Missioncott-Viejoberry Awards contest of the Mission Viejo branch of the Orange County (California) Public Library. Participating elementary school children's composition, design, illustration and binding of their own books; Local businesses' contribution of gift certificates and other prizes to the winners.

Reports that Allie Beth Martin was elected first Vice-President, President-Elect of the American Library Association (ALA) in 1974. Number of votes received; Capacities served by Martin as a member of ALA; Role as a public library consultant specializing in library administration and library buildings.

Reports on the separation of the 'School Library Journal' (SLJ) from its parent magazine 'Library Journal' (LJ) beginning January 1975. Historical information on SLJ; R.K. Bowker Co. president Paul Carnese's explanation of his decision to separate the magazines; Financial considerations affecting the decision.

Editorial. Comments on changes concerning the publication 'School Library Journal' beginning January 1975. Availability of the journal only through direct subscription; Editorial intent of 'Library Journal'; Extension of the coverage of the Book Review section of SLJ; Narrowing of the communication gaps between the library specialties.