This paper presents general advice, illustrated by examples from the experience of the state of Ohio, on the use of written agreements, contracts, and the competitive bidding process, and indicates the benefits they can bring to a number of areas in library purchasing. Examples are concerned with the procurement of general supplies, binding…

Though many of the functions of libraries are analogous to functions performed in the business world, public libraries have been disadvantaged by their reluctance to adopt computer technology. Though costs have previously been prohibitive and lack of uniformity in library processes has made the use of the new technology awkward, recently-developed…

The approach to library planning studied in this report is the use of accounting models to measure library costs and implement program budgets. A cost-flow model for a university library is developed and listed with historical data from the Berkeley General Library. Various comparisons of an exploratory nature are made of the unit costs for…

A STATISTICAL STUDY WAS MADE OF THE LIBRARIES OF 669 UNITED STATES LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES. DATA WERE DISPLAYED IN FIVE DIFFERENT WAYS--(1) ALPHABETICAL LISTING, (2) EXCELLENCE QUOTIENT, (3) NUMBER OF BOOKS, (4) NUMBER OF BOOKS PER STUDENT, AND (5) TOTAL LIBRARY BUDGET FOR SALARIES. EXCELLENCE QUOTIENT WAS EXPRESSED IN TERMS OF A THREE-DIGIT…

Effects of budget adversity on acquisitions procedures in research libraries were studied through visits to ten ARL (Association of Research Libraries) libraries, interviews with more than 100 individuals, a literature search, and consultation of current ARL library annual reports. (Author)

Since 1910 academic libraries have been essential resources to the colleges and universities they serve. These libraries have demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt to an everchanging environment. It may be time now for academic libraries to define and shape the environment as well as adapt and respond to it. (Author)

Discussion of the future of academic libraries is presented. (AP)

Comparative data are given on prices of periodicals within subject authority groups. Price comparisons for foreign and domestic periodicals and average prices paid by different types of libraries are also given. (PF)

The administrative and legal pitfalls inherent in quick exchanges of bound volumes for microfiles are discussed. (2 references) (KE)

Problems encountered by librarians in developing and living with a budget are described. PPBS (Planning-Programming-Budgeting Systems) is shown to be the most effective method of budgeting to insure acceptance and adequate funding of the library's facilities and activities. (46 references) (Author)

The two decades beginning with 1952 are, in retrospect, a period of relative prosperity in American higher education. This economic situation in the fifties and sixties was both the cause and effect of many of the developments in academic libraries which seem worthy of note during the period. (21 references) (Author)

Facility case studies are presented on ten public libraries. (Author)

The annual city expenditure for public libraries is compared to annual expenditures for selected other services, from 1950 through 1968-69. (Author/MM)

Recounts the conversion of name headings and uniform titles in the OCLC database to conform with AACR2. The conversion was used to resolve OCLC record conflicts resulting from previous rule changes and to make heading forms conform to LC preferred forms where possible. (RAA)