Presents an activity analysis of the tasks performed and the time expended by public service librarians at a research library. Data obtained with this tool are evalutated in terms of the differing viewpoints held by library and university administrators. (Author/RAA)

Describes a study of libraries in government postprimary schools in Benue State, Nigeria. Data are reported on staffing, finance, acquisition, processing, facilities, cooperation with other libraries, relationships with central administration, library instruction, and respondents' recommendations. Suggestions for improvement and areas of further…

In November 1994, directors of Alabama's 21 public library systems were surveyed to determine their experiences with, and opinions of, the 1988 "Standards for Public Library Service in Alabama." Replies were received from nine (34%) of the directors. Directors were provided with a list of 15 ways in which they might have used the system…

This annotated bibliography cites 39 titles of reports on academic, research, and public library conditions, which were compiled over a 2-year period by the LAMA/PAS Committee on Economic Status, Welfare and Fringe Benefits. Each annotated item was personally examined by a committee member; the six items in the addendum were not examined because…

This salary survey of special libraries throughout New York State presents earnings for librarians and associated personnel employed by corporate, academic, government agency, public, and other institutions as of January 1979. Most chief librarians earn between $15,000 and $24,999 while the range for all others falls between $10,000 and $19,999.…

This document is intended as a workbook for trustees and librarians in the Mid-Eastern Ohio Library Organization (MOLO) to use to develop their own specific program of cooperation, both short and long range, under the Ohio Plan for Library Development. Eleven libraries in the area were surveyed with a view toward increasing the effectiveness of…

A user survey was conducted at the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library and Study Center of New York University to collect specific data for resource planning after two and a half years of operation. A questionnaire given to a sample of students and faculty in each school provided data on library usage (how much and for what purpose), user satisfaction with…

The libraries of nine British polytechnics were surveyed in the following categories: accommodation of users, management, staffing, services, interlibrary cooperation, user education, collection size, periodicals, audiovisual resources, cataloging and classification, binding and processing, and funding. (JAB)

A study based on a model developed by Henry Mintzberg examined the internal and external managerial roles of 126 New England college and university library directors. Survey results indicate that the 97 responding directors were primarily involved with internal managerial roles and work contacts. (CDD)

Discusses the adoption of "Standards for University Libraries" in 1978/79 by Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), including the definition of universities and colleges, ARL/ACRL committees, the standards, and a survey of 88 library directors concerning usefulness of standards.…

Describes a survey completed by 30 major Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries in November 1979 which was undertaken to identify the problems associated with the recruitment of middle- and upper-level research library managers. Five data tables accompany the text. (Author/JL)

Presents results of survey of 52 public libraries designed to determine which circulation and overdues activities affected overdue rate. Tables summarize findings on mean overdues rate, and effects of charging fines, restricting borrowing privileges, loan period, renewing books, notices sent, telephoning, court cases, population serviced, and…

Presents data gathered in the seventh edition of the "Directory of Library Reprographic Services (1978)" in terms of the kinds of institutions listed and the types of reprographic services offered, and reviews some issues of administrative involvement in these services raised by other studies. (Author/FM)

Examines a range of issues relating to data protection management in UK (United Kingdom) university library and information services. Highlights include data protection legislation, personal data in libraries, and results of an impact survey of UK university libraries. A copy of the survey questionnaire is appended. (Author/LRW)

Describes two surveys administered to library professionals holding leadership positions to develop a list of perceived library leaders. Topics discussed include social structure; the locus of leadership; integration of the library profession; the degree of shared perception; and questions raised by the research, including methodology. (32…