If the library is to serve a communication function, we need not only to gain further insight into the nature and pattern of the interpersonal encounter through scholarly research, but also to have a clearly defined notion of the library's role in today's rapidly changing society. (38 references) (Author)

A better understanding of the reference process can result in better reference services. Seven models and flowcharts representing different approaches to reference work are reproduced and discussed. (4 references) (DH)

The author lists the most frequent ways faculty members fail to make intelligent use of their libraries. (Author/PG)

The Library Management Research Unit tested a survey design to measure and evaluate author catalogue use in four varying libraries. Readers were asked to note details of items not found in the catalogue and the source of the reference. Items were checked to discover the cause of failure.'' (9 references) (Author/DH)

A brief description of the reasons for and methods employed in arriving at an expansion of the Library of Congress classes PT 2600-2688. (Author)

Regression techniques are used to define a method determining when and to what extent technical reports should be collected by college or university libraries. A questionnaire sent to ninety-four libraries and published sources were analyzed and used to predict the number of technical reports a library should have. (4 references) (Author/DH)

The automated Experimental Library Management System (ELMS) in use at the IBM Los Gatos Laboratory has proved to offer unique advantages in fulfilling the reference function. All records of the library, including complete bibliographic descriptions, order information and circulation status, are available at the librarian's fingertips at the…

Presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference (Kansas City, June 24, 1968). (JW)

For the reference librarian, who has more to work with than ever before, a review of purposes and uses of general and specialized dictionaries, bibliographies, and indexes. (JS)

A list of reference books is presented as a basis for a Canadian newspaper library. (Author)

A central library to service American business is a must for corporate libraries that cannot provide the published and unpublished source materials necessary for effective service. (Author)

Discussion of the teaching role of the academic librarian focuses primarily on reference librarianship. The interaction between patron and librarian and the necessity for the librarian to teach are noted. Eighteen references are provided. (EJS)

The nature of criminal justice as a discipline and types of statistics it requires are discussed. Also included are descriptions of bibliographic sources of criminal justice statistics literature (criticizing methods used in gathering and presenting data and reporting statistics) and reference sources to primary sources of statistics. Sixteen…

Describes the dual service philosophy at McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center, which includes fee-based online search services and free use of online databases for reference purposes. The position of the American Library Association, viewpoints from the field, and record-keeping and accounting procedures are reviewed. Seven…