Describes four elements of consulting in library networks: network client groups, potential sources of consultants, categories of network consulting, and difficulties in network-related consulting. (FM)

Discusses the effects of technology and networking on rural public library service in the future, and describes how these effects will improve the quality and accessibility of service to rural citizens. (FM)

Sketches observable trends in states of the United States since the inception of the federal LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act) programs in 1964. (Author)

Explores the possible effects on library services of cable television, cassette television, and computer based activity. (PF)

A discussion of the information needs of health professionals, the regional libraries organized to serve them, and some document delivery services of the Regional Medical Libraries Program. (LS)

Provision of library service to the blind and visually impaired and the development of standards for libraries providing this service are reviewed. The development of guidelines for libraries serving the deaf and hard of hearing is also discussed. Thirty-one references are cited. (EJS)

Discusses library service patterns of cooperation at the local level, the role of library networks in providing new services, collaborations between public libraries and the community, and library policy as it affects forms of public service. (FM)

The increasingly important role of state library agencies in coordinating planning and evaluation of all types of library services statewide are discussed. Formal statements on state agency roles, and state and federal legislation on planning are also included. (Author/MBR)

Provides a historical overview of library cooperative efforts, the roles identified for the cooperative library organizations and their members, and associated services. Examines the contributions that rural libraries make toward cooperation among all types of libraries and identifies challenges for rural libraries participating in networks in the…

A definition of the term library system," is followed by a discussion of state legislation relating to library systems. (NH)

Outline of the operation and services of the Data Library in the University of Florida Libraries includes a brief history, administration of the library system, development of collection of machine-readable data files, data users, technical services, reference services, funding, and staff recruitment, training, and development. Four references are…

This paper traces the development of learning resources cooperation in northern Illinois community colleges. Discussion covers the community college philosophy and learning resources concept, background of the Northern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative, success factors, activities (cooperative purchasing, information and resources sharing,…

Three key areas for resource sharing of nonprint materials through information or electronic networks--bibliographic access, interlibrary loan, collection development--are discussed from the perspective of current and proposed media networking activities within a national consortium of film and video libraries and its members. Eighteen sources are…

Eight articles address topics related to library services to teenagers: (1) power inside and outside the library; (2) information needs and interests; (3) barriers to information access; (4) the ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA program; (5) information skills curriculum; (6) values education through libraries; (7) ethnic literacy; and (8) planning public…