There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to add copies of textbooks to a library's holdings. These include monetary, security, and other issues. There is also the question of electronic reserve. A major problem could be that students would try to rely only on the library copies rather than purchasing their own, making these…

Describes a collaborative project by Austin Community College's Child Development, Child Laboratory, and Learning Resource Services programs to improve services available for those serving the city's youth, especially those involved in child care. Highlights goals for the program's lending library activities. Supporting data on the status of child…