From the States

IT IS very agreeable to have the opportunity to write a quarterly commentary on the American library scene for New library world. At the same time, the task of covering one so diverse and far‐flung seems rather overwhelming. My perspective as a public library trustee, as editor of a topical journal in library science published by the Drexel University library school, and as a consultant in information services for education will doubtless influence my idea of what is important. Generally I hope to offer NLW readers a potpourri of news and commentary on topics that seem to be timely. Suggestions of topics that NLW readers would like to know more about will be gratefully received and considered.