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

The purpose of this study was to determine conditions and services in Arizona's public, private, and parochial school libraries. The data, mostly for the school year 1965/66, were collected on questionaires sent to librarians and school authorities. The survey covers the libraries' organization and administration, physical facilities, services,…

The Howard University library system is reviewed as an organization in this report which analyzes its facilities, reports on a user/non-user survey, and gives a statistical overview. Recommendations for making the library a vital part of the educational program and for increasing its usefulness are included. From the data gathered it was concluded…

This report contains statistical data for 24 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the areas of collections, facilities, services, staffing, and expenditures, based on the 1977-78 fiscal year. Responses to a survey were received from 24 member libraries; however, only 17 respondents reported complete or…

This document contains information about New Jersey's public library buildings obtained from a survey of public libraries in the state. The results of the survey are reported in the following tables: public libraries arranged by community (includes meeting room information); public libraries arranged by square footage; public libraries arranged by…

The data published in this volume were taken from the 1999 Annual Reports submitted by public libraries in Texas. This volume contains local library statistics, county statistics, and summary data for the state and for the 10 library systems. Section I, Summary Statistics, contains data on statewide public library statistics, summary…

The data published in this volume were taken from the 2000 Annual Reports submitted by public libraries in Texas. This volume contains local library statistics, county statistics, and summary data for the state and for the 10 library systems. Section I, Summary Statistics, contains data on statewide public library statistics, summary…

Statistics about public and association libraries in New York State are compiled from information supplied by libraries and systems throughout the state. The following tables provide information about the 734 libraries in the systems and the 2 that are not system members: (1) Comparative Study; (2) System Summary (including Public Outlets); (3)…

The decade 1966-1976 and its implications for the Harvard University Library are the subject of this report. The problems examined include library collection policies, the impact of computers and other technical innovations on the Library's operations and services, availability of additional resources and possible savings through interlibrary…

This analysis of data from major library studies provides a wide range of information on public libraries in America in the 1970's. Following a discussion of the history and stated purpose of American public libraries, figures are presented for library size, population served, area served, governing bodies, financial support, revenue allocation,…

These brief reports prepared by the National Center for Educational Statistics precedes by several months the publication of the comprehensive results of a 1974 survey of 1,460 libraries in 50 states. The tables for college and university libraries include data on operating expenditures and numbers of staff for each state and for the entire United…

To develop organizational recommendations, propose new management procedures, and assist in budget preparation, a management improvement analysis was undertaken at the Seattle Public Library. Discussions were held with library board and supervising staff on all aspects of organization, operations, and services; a trial budget procedure was…

The result of a joint effort of the Texas State Library and the Statistics Committee of the Texas Council of State University Librarians, this publication provides a comprehensive source of statistical data on academic libraries in the state. The report contains a directory of the 150 participating institutions (33 four-year public schools, 32…

A study was made to determine the present state of book storage in large North American academic libraries. A letter was sent to every academic library in the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) to inquire if they engaged in book storage. From the 35 which answered affirmatively, 15 were selected for visitation: the libraries of the…

Reports results of survey of methods used by 77 North American academic and public libraries to finance implementation of new technologies, replace equipment and furniture, and renovate buildings. Financing methods used, frequency of use, choice, and range of methods are discussed. Eight references and list of survey participants are appended.…