This study determines the periods of peak demands on library services in the Radford University Library, establishes staffing profiles to meet these demands, and projects changes in staffing levels which may in the future modify the library's service capabilities. It is divided into three parts, the first of which applies a data analysis of…

Discussion of technological change, the growth of information sources, and shrinking higher education budgets focuses on the merger of the library and the computer center at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The role of the library director, staffing issues, resource allocation, and vision of service are examined. (Author/LRW)

Describes the Research Libraries Group (RLG) conspectus for collection evaluation and how it is being used to foster cooperation among North American libraries. Discussion of the internal benefits includes library planning, collection policy formation, staffing allocation and training, funding allocation and requests, accreditation, faculty…