The first of two articles describes the steps in marketing a special library including analyzing the present situation; developing an action plan; suggested tools or activities; and evaluation. The second article discusses ways of promoting public and academic libraries on radio or through public service announcements, news stories, and/or talk…

Discusses the Virginia Tech Library System (VTLS) which is currently in an intermediate step between a basic short-record circulation and finding system and a totally integrated library processing system that will incorporate circulation control, acquisitions, serials, and an online catalog. (CHC)

Discussion of human engineering factors of using online catalogs offers guidelines for selection and placement of terminals and furniture. (eight references) (MES)

Describes a pilot project in automated storage and retrieval of library materials which uses miniload cranes to retrieve bins of materials, and an interface with an online catalog that patrons use to request materials. Savings in space and money and potential problems with the system are discussed. (CLB)

Argues that in-college basic research skills instruction is really "remedial," and suggests solutions to problems encountered in instructional programs offered at college level. Highlights include the value of cooperative bibliographic instruction programs between universities and high schools and the Bridging the Gap program offered at…

Summarizes findings of a survey of academic and school libraries which identified software being used for bibliographic instruction. Representative software is described, including how it is used, and suggestions are offered for why computer assisted instruction hasn't been more widely used, and for promoting and using it more effectively. (EM)

Discusses ways in which new information technologies are creating change in the academic environment and in the roles of traditional knowledge centers, and describes a program in which three academic support services--the library, computer center, and media center--have integrated planning and services to provide access to information. (CLB)