A survey of state purchasing agencies, libraries, and book wholesalers has revealed that any small savings in purchasing books by state-wide contract on the basis of high-discount is more than offset by the extra time and money spent in coping with inadequate service and large back-order files. (LS)

This 1991 report from the Alabama Public Library Service includes directories of public libraries, single-county public library systems, multi-county public library systems, and multitype library systems in the state, as well as cross-references providing access by library name and librarian. Individual library statistics present data for fiscal…

The first section of this report is a directory which features 203 public libraries, 7 multi-county library systems, 12 single-county public library systems, and the multitype members of the Alabama Library Exchange (i.e., 8 public, 6 school, 8 academic, and 10 special libraries). Entries list the library's address and telephone number, names of a…

The first section of this document consists of a directory, featuring 201 public libraries, 8 multi-county library systems, 12 single-county public library systems, and the multitype members of the Alabama Library Exchange (i.e., 8 public, 6 school, 8 academic, and 10 special libraries). Entries list the library's address and telephone number,…

The library directory provides separate listings for: (1) individual public libraries, which are listed alphabetically by town or city and include the name of the county; (2) multi-county public library systems, i.e., eight regional libraries that are listed by the library name; (3) single county public library systems, i.e., 13 public libraries…

This report summarizes the 2.5-year process of the development and implementation of the New Jersey Library Network, including the formation of six Regional Library Cooperatives, hiring of staff members, and detailed regional planning. Following introductory material which includes listings of the members of the New Jersey State Board of Education…

Public library and institutional library statistics are presented in this document. The first section, which focuses on public library statistics, provides an analysis of fiscal year 1995 data on income, expenditures, and resources. Following this analysis are five tables of statistics on operating income, expenditures, library collection and…

This 1992 report from the Alabama Public Library Service includes directories of public libraries, single-county public library systems, multi-county public library systems, and multitype library systems in the state, as well as cross-references providing access to the libraries by name of the library and librarians. Individual library statistics…

This paper summarizes and analyzes the program of Special Project Grants for public and community libraries in New Mexico. Funding for the program was by the New Mexico State Library through the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) Title I from fiscal year 1972 to fiscal year 1981. Information on LSCA and the procedure for obtaining…

Describes the Kansas Interlibrary Communications Network (KICNET), a private electronic mail wide-area network (WAN) administered by the Kansas State Library that was developed to transmit interlibrary loan requests for high school, public, academic, and community college libraries. Topics discussed include software, costs for software and…

This report presents the 1988-1989 annual Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) program for the South Carolina State Library. This program includes fiscal information and project descriptions for the following LSCA projects under Title I Library Services: (1) I-A, General Administration; (2) I-B, Library Interpretation; (3) II-A, General…

This report presents the 1978-1988 annual Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) program for the South Carolina State Library. This program includes fiscal information and project descriptions for the following LCSA projects under Title I-Library Services: (1) Projects IA-General Administration; (2) IB-Library Interpretation; (3) IIA-General…

This survey proposes a course of action to overcome the problems currently facing public libraries in Delaware. Included is information on (1)patterns of population, occupational and educational change in the state; (2)public library collections, personnel, finances, and deficiencies; (3)the role of the Library Commission for the State of…

Results are compiled from a national survey designed to monitor the Libraries and Learning Resources Program of the 1974 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA Title IV-B) and to learn what changes might improve the delivery of library materials, equipment, and guidance, counseling, and testing services to elementary and secondary school…

Discusses the impact of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) on state prison libraries. Evaluations of the LSCA are reviewed; the effectiveness of the LSCA in the areas of library budgets, staff, and book collection size is considered; and recommendations for further research are suggested. (22 references) (LRW)