The report contains data for the libraries or library systems of 2,157 separate institutions of higher education, and for five joint libraries which each serve two or more institutions. Statistics are arranged by state within six separate listings: (1) operating expenditures; (2) college and university enrollment, library staff, hourly assistance,…

The case study considers the technical aspects, not the principles, involved in charging the public for the use of lending library service. After examination of the present service it is felt that the following four systems of charge are possible: (1) subscription, or membership surcharge; (2) a unit issue charge; (3) a book reservation charge and…

The purpose of this study is to summarize and evaluate the Alameda County, California library system's two years of operation under a no-fines policy and a centralized overdues facility, leading to recommendations for future action. The objectives of the study are to: (1) present an historical summary of the changes in the library policies and…

Presented are results of a salary survey covering professional positions in member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). Tabular summaries are provided for: (1) salary ranges; (2) relationship of salaries to total expenses; (3) median and beginning salaries in member libraries; and (4) rank ordering of both beginning and median…

Libraries in five Swedish communities obtained money for their activities during the year 1970, which those working in the libraries were permitted to use at their discretion. Article took into account the local conditions and traditions and the knowledge of the librarians in increasing cultural facilities and services for the community.…

Sufficient allocation from federal research budgets should cover the costs of disseminating new scientific and technological information resulting from government research and development. This would relieve libraries from subsidizing part of it through their subscriptions, strengthen a national bibliographic structure, and promote broader user…

The future of college and research libraries is discussed in the context of the changing role of academic librarians, the assistance technology may give to libraries, the political activity required to achieve government aid for libraries, and the future of higher education. (Author/AWP)

Compares current problems with optical disks to errors made with past technological innovations in libraries. Lack of hardware standardization, software incompatibility, and high prices are discussed. Widespread library commitment not to purchase optical disc systems until both technical standards and price guidelines are established is advocated.…

The Mississippi Library Commission, which acquires and publishes usage data from each of the 46 public library systems and two independent public libraries in the state, reports the data presented in this publication to the Federal State Cooperative System (FSCS) for Public Library Data. First, a 2-year summary (1997-1998) for public library…

"The purpose of this paper is to bring to computer professionals a realistic view of what a large library is and what the jobs and costs are which a librarian must worry about. Written by the director of libraries at MIT. (Author/LS)

Overview of the problems faced the acquisition librarian in 1969. (MF)

Examines trends in costs of conventional library operation and costs of electronic devices which may pervade libraries of future. Library costs in 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, library automation, total library operating expenditures for university and college libraries, and rate of adoption of electronic techniques are covered. Sixty-three references…

Discusses the services of the San Francisco Public Library with respect to the effects of Proposition 13 and inflation, and describes the roles of the Main Library, the Business Branch, the Chinatown Branch, and the Communications Center. (CHC)

An analysis of price and scientific value of chemistry journals concluded that scientific value does not play a role in the pricing of scientific journals and that consequently little relationship exists between scientific value and the prices charged libraries for journals. Describes a software package, Serials Evaluator, being developed at…

Discusses the Hawaii State Public Library system decision to outsource library book selection to a vendor. Highlights include problems with the current contract, including lack of input from local librarians; and possible benefits of outsourcing, including the chance of having an outsourced baseline collection with discretionary funds for local…