Hawaii's State Plan for Library Programs under the Library Services and Construction Act includes the following sections: (1.0) General Provisions; (1.1) State Agency (exhibits are: Executive Order No. 19, and the Constitution of the State of Hawaii); (1.2) Free Library Services; (1.3) Tables of Organization; (1.4) Personnel; (1.5) Custody of…

This Spring 1984 issue of The Bookmark comprises articles examining many aspects of the contribution of the University of the State of New York Board of Regents to the growth and development of library programs in the state. The authors and their topics were selected to show the wide range of concerns and interests that the Regents have had in…

Metrodocs, an informal library cooperative in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area consisting of eight academic and public depository libraries, produced this compilation of model acts, legislation, statutes, and ordinances--i.e., those that have been promulgated in order to satisfy a demand for legislation covering a particular subject in a…

Describes the events that led to legislation in New Jersey authorizing the establishment of a statewide multitype library network. The discussion covers the two levels of service provided by the network (statewide and regional), specific services available at the regional level, state funding of network services, public response, and plans for…

This survey proposes a course of action to overcome the problems currently facing public libraries in Delaware. Included is information on (1)patterns of population, occupational and educational change in the state; (2)public library collections, personnel, finances, and deficiencies; (3)the role of the Library Commission for the State of…

A footnote to state legislation provided an opportunity to examine the extent to which joining Wyoming's libraries might better serve the needs of those who depend on library services. The footnote designated an appropriation of $20,000 to evaluate the feasibility of merging the state library and the university library by: (1) reviewing the space…

In June 1975, 100 participants spent a week considering the future of California's libraries. Library trustees, Friends, concerned citizens, and librarians from all types of libraries heard talks by state and local government officials, social planners, and eminent librarians. Topics discussed included library planning, librarianship in general,…

An extensive study was conducted to determine whether California's Public Library Services Act had succeeded in its goal of improving and extending library service through the establishment and funding of library systems. The comprehensive study involved field interviews at all 20 systems; a review of system documents; a survey of reference…