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Discusses the fight by Hamtramck, Michigan, Public Library Director, Carol Sterling, for the public's right to know school audit details. Comments by Sterling on why they should be public; Refusal by school superintendent, John Radwanski, to give the library a copy; Recommendation by the school's attorney, Charles Kotulski.

An interview with American poet Philip Levine is presented in light of his appointment as the U.S. poet laureate consultant in poetry for 2011-2012. When asked about how he feels about the appointment, Levine remarks that he was relatively surprised because of his advanced age and his history of political radicalism. He discusses the importance of libraries in his childhood, his experiences with academic libraries, and the relationship between verse and poetry.

The article reports on the disposal of the entire collection of 8,760 books and 2,054 magazines in the Ridgeway branch by the board of Lenawee County Library in Michigan because they have been contaminated by mold. The board voted 4-1 on November 20, 2007 in favor of disposing of the entire collection. According to director of system Teresa Calderone, she discovered the problem on her first visit to the branch shortly after she was hired.

Focuses on the dismissal of children's librarian Alexander Krentzin of the Berkley Public Library in Detroit, Michigan in January 2003. Rumors that spread a year before he was laid off; Issues surrounding his dismissal; His advice for dealing with a layoff.

Memorializes Michigan librarian Betty J. Morrison, who died in June, 2001. Her customer service abilities and demeanor toward patrons; Her love of books; Dedication of this issue to her.

Discusses a recent segment on radio show "Open Line" on station WSGW which discussed library services and invited librarians to field questions pertaining to library science. Participation of show hosts, library Director of Saginaw (Mich.) Public Library, Catherine O'Connell, and disk jockey Art Lewis; Librarians who answered caller questions, Lorri Lea and Kate Tesdell; Broadcast of the radio reference show twice a year by the library; Reference question that was asked that once stumped the librarians.