In the purchase of books from foreign countries, the basic problem with regard to currency is to decide which currency will be used in these transactions, and how to reach agreement with vendors on this point. (11 references) (Author)

An educator discusses conclusions he drew concerning the need to provide equal educational opportunities for all youngsters in public schools. (Author/RK)

An historical profile of the New York Public Library helps explain its budgeting problems. Extensive fund raising in 1972 enabled the five research libraries to remain open to the public, but sustained federal funding will soon be necessary. (DH)

This somewhat satiric article reports on the termination rites for federal funding of Library Services and Construction Act programs held recently at HEW. Revenue Sharing is supposed to fill the void but assurances of that were not well received by the gathered mourners. (DH)

Library governing boards are faced with many administrative questions affecting services offered. This paper describes the operational research approach to the problem of allocation of funds to different departments of a university for purchase of materials. A linear programing model is suggested for solving the allocation problem. (5 references)…

Data from 151 survey questionnaires from 2- and 4-year colleges and universities on 1972-73 expenditures for instructional materials and equipment. (PG)

An integrated library record-keeping system introduced ten years ago is still viable. Unanticipated fringe benefits have been interspersed with an occasional unanticipated faux pas. Computer costs, equipment requirements, and the possibilities for the future are covered. (2 references) (Author)

Article describes an array of options including separate school units, in-school units, and a variety of short-term alternatives all of which have been in operation for nine years in the unified district of Jefferson County, Colorado. (Editor)

The recent experiences of the Ohio College Library Center's computer-based cataloging system illustrate how the computer can facilitate interlibrary cooperation. The paper also presents some of the difficult organizational problems which must be coped with in developing a computer-based cooperative system. (6 references) (Author/DH)

Reviews the problems regarding quality selection of library materials in black studies. (DM)

Uses economic analysis as a means to examine societal problems and investment in human capital as it relates to educational trends. (Author/RK)

Virginia has a wide gap of educational opportunity among Virginia's 130 local school divisions which, by 10 measurable criteria, is generally unimproved over 5 years ago. (DM)

Four cooperative library system models are identified: a) bilateral exchange, b) multilateral pooling, c) dual-service common-output, d) service-center or facilitating participant; a) and d) are considered in detail. (Author/DH)

Librarians have an alternative to providing library services with their own resources. The alternative is to purchase these services from outside contractors. The library manager must carefully consider several service and economic factors along with the range of available services. (7 references) (Author/DH)