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Cites findings of a survey conducted in September 1986 to judge AIDS information access through U.S. libraries. Forms in which educational efforts regarding AIDS can take; Statistics on the response rate for the survey; Availability of monographs, pamphlets and audiovisual materials on AIDS in U.S. libraries; Need for librarians to play a proactive role in the AIDS education process.

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.

Presents answers to questions posed by readers of the 'American Libraries.' Compensation for part-time subcontractors that plan and conduct story hours; Maintenance of public library unisex restroom floors; Peer and administrative performance review of academic librarians.