A small academic library's experience in a regional intertype library network had positive effects on interlibrary loan procedures and improved and promoted cooperation at the local level. The regional network relieves the burden on large research libraries and enables libraries with inadequate resources to provide better service to patrons.…

The advantages of network building among small- to medium-sized libraries catering to multi- or interdisciplinary information users are investigated and the practical application of networking being developed by a group of Washington, D.C.-area urban studies libraries (tentatively named RUIN--Regional and Urban Information Network) is discussed.…

The three areas of the Young Adult Project which are discussed in this article are: (1) staff, (2) design and (3) outreach. (NH)

Extensive statistical data pertaining to the service's first year of operation is presented and analyzed. (JN)

The Ramapo Catskill Library System, Middletown, New York, developed a subject catalog of materials in the central library and the system headquarters. The subject catalog was filmed and placed on standard microfiche, and a set of the microfiche catalog was placed in each of the member libraries. (6 references) (Author/NH)

Discusses the concept of multitype library networks, noting objectives and advantages for both academic and public libraries. System structure and user threats are noted in relation to informal cooperation and formalization. Twelve references are cited. (EJS)

Provides brief description of recent situation of university libraries in Latin America and Caribbean, noting importance of education, characteristics of universities, and library services in supporting functions of universities. University library systems established in countries including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and Cuba are…

Idaho State University Library's experience shows how smaller libraries with limited resources can provide broad library services to distance faculty and students through the Internet, electronic information systems, and cooperation with other libraries. (Comments by Foster and Gaines are provided.) (SK)

Provides an account of the activities of the Library Council of Papua New Guinea from its inception in 1975 to 1990. Highlights include background on the council, meetings of the council and membership, minutes and reports of ad hoc committees, work undertaken by the council, reports on projects, and commentaries on the council. (19 references)…

Discusses the use of OCLC to improve library service in Illinois and emphasizes library cooperation through LVIS (Libraries Very Interested in Sharing) and Group Access Capability (GAC) groups. Topics include interlibrary loan; union lists; resource sharing agreements; and the role of the Illinois State Library. (LRW)

Problems encountered in the first seven years of operation of the Interlibrary Delivery System (IDS) for the transport of interlibrary loan materials among libraries in Pennsylvania prompted this study of present delivery at the local and state levels, with the objectives of evaluating benefits, costs, routing, funding, and governance of delivery…

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…

These 19 articles on school-public library cooperation have appeared in library and education periodicals or conference proceedings. Topics covered include: the problems and opportunities of library service to students; various relationships between school and public libraries; aspects of library cooperation in general; and descriptions of…