THIS STUDY, UNDERTAKEN FOR THE OHIO STATE LIBRARY, PROVIDES IN PART I A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF BLIND, PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PEOPLE IN OHIO AND A SURVEY OF THE LIBRARY SERVICES PRESENTLY AVAILABLE TO THEM. PART II, WRITTEN BY RAYNARD SWANK, GIVES LONG RANGE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROVIDING THE…

The objectives of the study were to determine the extent and nature of unmet needs of users of reference and research library resources and to propose measures to meet those needs. Data on research library use were collected by 3 questionnaires sent to 4 groups of users: 1) all faculty members of 4-year public and private institutions of higher…

The new edition of "Library and Reference Facilities in the Area of the District of Columbia" contains information on 426 libraries. It describes information facilities that offer service to the public. Some libraries serving only a restricted clientele are also identified and described because they possess unique or specialized…

This House report recommends certain technical and clarifying amendments to the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), and to the Adult Education Act. It provides: (1) a general background of LSCA; (2) a projection of library needs; (3) the accomplishments of LSCA; (4) the "LSCA Allotments and State and Local Expenditures,…

The Library Services and Construction Amendments of 1970 extend the Library Services and Construction Act for five years. Its aim is to continue, with modification and improvements, the present programs under the act. The bill simplifies the administration of these programs and allows each State more flexibility in assigning Federal funds to its…

This annotated bibliography of statewide surveys and development plans lists 132 items published between 1956 and 1967. Criteria for selection included: (1) all surveys and separately published development plans with statewide coverage including, but not restricted to, public libraries and (2) all such surveys and plans covering less than an…

The long range program for library services in Arizona has been extended and revised to include fiscal years 1978/1982. Needs, goals, and objectives are reworded and reorganized in this program description. Seven major needs are identified, with documents describing each of these needs listed. Ten major goals and related objectives are listed: (1)…

THIS LIBRARY SURVEY, INITIATED WITH THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING WYOMING LIBRARY SERVICE UP TO NATIONAL STANDARDS, HAS AS ITS THEME "EQUALITY OF SERVICE THROUGH COOPERATIVE EFFORT." QUESTIONNAIRES SENT TO LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS, INTERVIEWS, AND OBSERVATION WERE USED IN COLLECTING DATA WHICH YIELDED THE FOLLOWING MAJOR…

Presents overview of state of Soviet Union library service comprising 350,000 libraries, including national, governmental department, and public group (trade unions, professional associations) libraries. Training of Soviet librarians, library cooperation, national planning and funding, cultural exchange and cooperation, supporting international…

Aspects of cooperative services considered in this final report include the concept of total library service, the concept of universal access, organization, planning, basic library services, staffing, community resources, library facilities, funding, staff training, and public information. Special services to meet special needs (such as library…

The theme of this working conference, Libraries Without Walls, was explored by representatives of business, labor, government, education, community organizations and libraries. Recommendations were made for the more effective use of libraries in providing information for the entire community. The problems, proposals and recommendations of thirteen…

The major objectives of the study were to produce a storage/transportation model which minimized (1) the cost of storage space for book materials, and (2) cost of transportation for book materials. In minimizing these costs, they are considered in relation to the time required to provide service. The data used in the study include land and…

This volume presents the proceedings of the preconference institute of the Architecture for Public Libraries Committee of Library Administration Division's Building and Equipment section. The keynote address raises questions about architecture in a strategy for change. The remaining 14 articles and presentations are divided into five sections:…

Background information is provided to give an overall picture of the status of Ohio's libraries. The demographic, economic, and governmental characteristics of Ohio are discussed, and the financial and organizational structure of the state's libraries are examined in detail. Interlibrary cooperation and the role of state and federal governments…