This report describes a course in Church Librarianship (LIB 220) that is offered by Northland Pioneer College's (NPC) Department of Library/Media Technology Program. The college has been able to promote unity in an area which is culturally and religiously diverse by offering a 3-credit course that provides an introduction to church librarianship.…

Considers the future of academic libraries in five main areas: (1) funding; (2) buildings and space, including storage options for print and nonprint materials; (3) library materials, including electronic journals and monographs, video, computer software, government information, resource sharing, and workstations; (4) staff, including the roles of…

Describes the method and criteria for hiring a consultant when new library facilities are planned. (LS)

Building data is given for the following academic libraries: (1) Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois; (2) Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas; (3) University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California. (MF)

The fourth annual statistical survey of the year's work in college and university library architecture. (Author)

Effective use of a new or remodeled media center requires advance planning of the programs to be used in it. (LS)

Construction and remodeling of libraries should insure that the resulting building be functionally efficient and that it provide an attractive environment for the library user. Providing a list of objectives, space estimations, schematic use diagrams, and a description of the desired atmosphere can assist the architect in designing a building that…

Library facilities and the inherent planning problems involved are discussed in terms of--(1) the library building consultant, (2) college and university libraries, (3) public libraries, (4) school libraries, and (5) hospital and institution libraries. Floor plans, architectural renderings, and photographs of various facilities are included along…

This report consists of recommendations for library facilities in either new or existing school buildings. Suggestions are made for the location and size of the library. Also included are considerations for library acoustics, heating and interior finish. It is considered to be of critical importance that adequate and separate space should be…

In order to involve teachers, administrators, and students in the planning process, a simulation game was used to redesign an intermediate school library. (STS)

A case history describing the rationale, planning concepts, and development of necessary steps towards accomplishing the goals of a California high school resource center. (JF)

An effective school library requires a good supply of books and periodicals, adequate furniture, sufficient space, and a trained person to manage the facility efficiently. In Asia, where educational facilities are often in short supply, UNESCO has established a Regional Center for Book Development and has made recommendations for future…

When schools are closed due to declining student enrollment, students and materials must be relocated to a central facility. Problems encountered in consolidating the school libraries may include overcrowding of the central library, excessive duplication of material and equipment, and overwhelming clerical tasks for the librarian in charge of the…

A comparison is made between adult services offered by public library branches located in school buildings and the services offered by independently housed branches. No recommendations are made but the report presents a summary of replies received to questionnaires sent to 70 public library systems that have branches in schools, and to 84 main…