Effects of budget adversity on acquisitions procedures in research libraries were studied through visits to ten ARL (Association of Research Libraries) libraries, interviews with more than 100 individuals, a literature search, and consultation of current ARL library annual reports. (Author)

For the third consecutive year, OPEC aid amounted to more than $5.5 billion, representing more than two percent of the gross national product. This is compared to 0.31 percent for members of OECD's Development Assistance Committee. (Author/BB)

History of the index from its beginning as a voluntarily produced publication through today. Current concerns for the Canadian Library Association, which took over the publication in 1948, are the rising costs of production, increased demands by users for greater coverage and services, and plans for online searching capabilities. (JAB)

Inglewood Public Library publishes a variety of materials, mostly manuals. The library staff writes them, the city prints them, and then they are sold through the City Finance Office with sales credits going to library revenues. (Author)

Common and varying elements of different approaches to curriculum development are identified to highlight the need for comparative analysis of efficiencies. (GW)

The United Way is one of Atlanta's major charitable organizations. In this paper the operation of the organization is analyzed, and its financial and programmatic relationships to Atlanta's increasing black populace are examined. (Author/GC)

Explores myths that keep researchers from applying for grants. (IRT)

The author develops a statistical model of public expenditures on higher education in Kansas and tests the model to ascertain if the Kansas state appropriations are associated with factors identified as affecting the demand for college education. (MJB)

Describes a child care preschool program designed for children of university students. (SB)

Focusing on networks, this review of some of the major library news stories of 1987 discusses OCLC, the Linked Systems Project, and rural needs in the context of networking. Salaries, preservation, funding, and several other issues are also discussed. (MES)

Offers a series of financial statements presenting the fiscal position of the North Central Association on June 30, 1985 and 1984 and the results of its activities and changes. (AYC)

With the help of the Foundation for Teaching Economics and private foundation support, the San Diego City Schools initiated a citywide economics program that is a model for other schools. (MD)

Measured the strength of the relationship between football or basketball success and several measures of monetary contributions for a sample of major universities (N=99). Results indicated a negative relationship between athletic performance and monetary donations. (LLL)

Until it was investigated in 1938 hearings by the House Un-American Activities Committee, the Federal Theatre (created in 1935) provided unprecedented opportunity for Black artists and musicians. Leonard de Paur, whose musical career survived the hearings and subsequent closing of the Theatre, credits this institution for making possible his…

A rationale for developing alumni programs at two-year colleges is presented. (GW)