Discussion of CD-ROM as an alternative to online searching for academic libraries focuses on a comparison between online and CD-ROM costs at the University of Natal (South Africa) library. Other factors examined include funding methods; user fees; staff involvement; user training; user access, including search intermediaries and networking; and…

Describes a method of developing user-based objectives for bibliographic instruction that utilizes content analysis to code self-reports by library users according to a taxonomy of library speech acts in the affective, cognitive, and sensorimotor domains. Analysis of one student's library reports and translation of the analysis into enabling…

Reports results of a survey of vendors of large and microcomputer-based integrated library systems. Data presented on Canadian installations include total systems installed, comparisons with earlier years, market segments, and installations by type of library (excluding school). International sales and automation requirements for music are…

Describes two special libraries in Cairo (Egypt) to illustrate how librarians provide information in specialized environments while coping with the economic constraints of a developing country. Topics discussed include document delivery, access to information, the need for a national information policy, and international cooperation with…

A survey of curriculum centers in Illinois academic institutions found that a wide range of library services were offered to education faculty, staff, and students and that librarians were committed to the education community and the larger university. (EA)

Shares thoughts and concerns of library distributor executives about current trends in the academic library marketplace, changes in vendor services, and the impact of shrinking library budgets. Reports that vendors expect increases in electronic interactions with libraries, use of standards, and vendor supplied technical services and materials…

Discusses the need for providing adequate bibliographic instruction in academic libraries to deaf and hearing-impaired students. Highlights include a legislative background; library staff training; instruction for groups, individuals, and faculty; written library materials; and equipment. A student guide to the NTID (National Technical Institute…

This overview of MELVYL, the University of California's online union system, describes the databases included; network capabilities; software; distributed computing efforts; interfaces; new user needs, including integration with a user's environment, assistance in evaluating material, and assistance in evaluating resources; and the user community.…

Presents results of interviews with automation administrators of 39 public and academic libraries that recently migrated to new automated systems. Topics discussed include motivation for migration, planning for implementation, technical decisions and considerations, training, publicity, and relations with vendors. A list of participating libraries…

Reports results of a survey of authority control/database maintenance librarians in 151 major academic and research libraries in the United States and Canada that investigated the current state of automation change, reactions of technical services staff to changes, and methods used to train staff in the changed technology. List of surveyed…

Presents a series of memos exchanged between the director and the reference librarian of an academic library, which argue whether a South African government publication should be labeled as propaganda. The two librarians debate whether labeling is a form of censorship or a necessary explanation of the nature of the material. (MAB)

Describes a survey of public and academic libraries in Ohio that was conducted to examine the processes used to select and implement integrated library systems. Machine readable records are discussed, the computer environment in libraries is described, and satisfaction with the systems is examined. (eight references) (LRW)

This 1990 survey examined cultural diversity in 30 Association of Research Libraries member libraries in relation to recruitment of librarians, minority internship programs, multicultural services librarians and programs, and collections. Results indicated that research libraries are making increased efforts to create a culturally diverse…

Discussion of the role and status of academic libraries in China focuses on automation efforts. Microcomputer-based applications are described; problems are discussed; and technological advances are considered. It is concluded that CD-ROMs in conjunction with microcomputers should be used in the majority of Chinese academic libraries. (10…

This annotated list of materials dealing with information literacy includes publications on user instruction in academic libraries (140 titles), public libraries (4 titles), school libraries (56 titles), and special libraries (11 titles) and for all levels of users (6 titles). Statistics regarding the numbers of publications are discussed. (LRW)