Art. 1: Małgorzata Góralska,
System and program changes at the Institute of Information and Library Science of the University of Wroclaw.

This article presents the programme for licentiate and bachelor'degree studies at the Institute of Information and Library Science of the University of Wroclaw for 2005/2006. The detailed listing of subjects was preceded by the description of change-contributing factors, as well as procedures accompanying the build-up of the new programme. Also, the role of Institute of Information and Library Science was underlined as very significant, when compared with similar centres. This article touches upon students' expectations toward their respective study profiles, as well as their future professional prospects after graduation.

Art. 2: Honorata Niemiec,
The founders of bibliology in Wroclaw.

This article is dedicated to creators of the Department of Library Science in Wroclaw, (founded in 1956). Professors - all of them pillars of academic society in Wroclaw - Antoni Knot (first ever Head of the department), Karol Glombiowski and Bronislaw Kocowski laid the foundations for modern library studies at the university level. Their scientific interests focused mainly on theory and methodology of book science, on its social reception, and on its placement among other social sciences in the context of interpersonal communication and in relation to other media (film, theatre). The three academics developed a theory and methodology of modern research of the history of readership, old prints and the history of printing in the Silesian region. They were actively promoting Polish national culture and education, as were co-founders and members of many scientific associations and societies. They edited and published scientific periodicals of various profiles (bibliological, historical, literary). They attended many national and international conferences. The professors were leaders in the organisation of education and science in post-war Wroclaw and contributed greatly to knowledge about old book collections in Wroclaw libraries. For their very valuable contribution to the field of science, they were awarded with many honours and distinctions.

Art. 3: Monika Jaremków,
Paris - a city of books in XV-XVI century.

This article presents the process of creation and development of the art of illumination, print, book trade and history of families involved in the production and distribution of books on the historic, social and economic background of XIV-XVI France. At this time, in Paris, the art of book illumination was at its heights and setting an example for the rest of Europe. A great many foreign creators followed it. Kings Charles V who, at his court, employed many book artists, is considered to be the founder of royal library (the predecessor of today's National Library). Paris, at that time, was home to one of the oldest and most respected European universities, and books became the basis for university education - gathered and stored in first university libraries. Books became respected symbols of high social status - a highly desirable and valuable commodity. French middle class, thanks to the growth of its social and economical status, took to creating own, private book collections. XV and XVI century were, despite many unrests, a splendid time for the book trade in Paris.

Art. 4: Olga Schabowicz,
The book culture in North America in XVII-XVIII century.

This essay's topic is the presentation of creation and development of book trade and readership on the American continent at the very beginnings of a new state. Strong ties with Europe are apparent, with Europe invariably being the example and source to copy from.

Art. 5: Kamila Gorczyca, Olga Schabowicz, Jakub Sobieralski,
The readership in grade schools.

This article presents results of a readership probe conducted by students of the Scientific Society of the Institute of Information and Library Science of the University of Wroclaw at grades V and VI. The quizzed kids answered questions regarding the types of books they read (according to sex), why they read, their place of living, and the most popular titles.

Art. 6: Marzena Falkowska,
A book and a game as types of media - the comparison.

Two types of media are being compared in this article - books and games (computer, board and cell games). The introduction presents - in brief - the situation and increasing role of games as a significant part of media/entertainment market, as well as an object of scientific interest. The next part shows the presentation of differences (word/image, linear/non-linear, portative/stationary, static/dynamic, interactive/integration, analytical/synthesis), and similarities (competence, intention, the scope of personal/individual perception) between the two types of media. In conclusion, it was said that despite general perception of books and games as competitive media, either of them functions perfectly as autonomous entity, often interpenetrating and interchanging common qualities.

Art. 7: Wojciech Sierżęga,
The practical usage of books in computer games..

Books do influence computer games. They assist in navigation, play a significant role during play, or can be a passive element of virtual environment. Those three functions often overlap, as easily seen on the examples of games shown during the presentation. The game screens, added to each of the descriptions, show the function of books in games such as: Call of duty, Europa Universalis or Diablo. Those titles are well-known, even for the beginners. It is high time that they were introduced to wider public - even to those who would never associate a book with a computer game.

Art. 8: Olivia Suchan,
The sources of agricultural information available on the Internet.

This paper presents the classification of sources of the agricultural information according to required information and the type of user. The method of research was also presented. The available databases were discussed, the appropriate web pages mentioned (agricultural, governmental and NGOs), as well as other institutions that gather and process info on agricultural matters.