Statistical techniques for sampling master bibliographies and the behavior of library users for the purpose of describing and evaluating the academic uses of the library collections. (Author)

A discussion of library user and staff reaction to the microfilm program with special emphasis on Biological Abstracts." Space requirements for films, reader-printers and storage of supplies is included. (Author/NH)

Conclusions drawn from the study of factors that lead students to choose books for concern the following: (1) the reading habits of families, (2) the influence of friends and other personal agents, (3) the influence of printed notices and (4) the use of nonprint media. (Author/NH)

The validity of the direct shelf approach as a concept for organizing library materials, with special reference to its component, browsing" is investigated by this survey. Findings implied policy recommendations for library management and library school curricula. (33 references) (Author/NH)

One of the major findings of this study is that the use of the library, especially in the eyes of the nonuser, is strictly course-related, and unless he is "guided" in this manner, the inspiration or the inclination, or the time to extend himself are not there. (6 references) (Author/NH)

The library is examined as a university-wide resource and as a research facility. The use of the library relative to computing facilities is also considered as is the cost and value of library usage in relation to computer usage. (Author)

Reports on the reaction of long-term subscribers to two newspapers when those papers merged into one paper that adopted a format and content that were designed to attract new readers. Concludes that by reaching out for a younger audience, the new newspaper put less emphasis on local news, which alienated some long-term subscribers. (FL)

The article describes the types of resources available in all communities for use in early childhood programs and, suggests several techniques that can be used in organizing a community resource program in varied early childhood educational settings. (Author/NQ)

An analysis of national data on newspaper readership revealed that nonreaders differed from readers in age, education, income, occupation, and political, and social participation. (FL)

Deplores the concept of the no-growth library and proposes the development of an effective national interlibrary lending network. Use studies are viewed as unprofitable as growth policy determinants, and interlibrary loan networks are seen as necessary to prevent libraries from becoming an endangered species. (RAA)

A noncomputerized study of the journal title usage by the clients of the Extension Division of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Library showed that its validity increased in direct proportion to the number of relevant parameters. Such studies should include both numbers of requesters and numbers of requests. (Author)

An analysis of citations in the 1993 volumes of the 4 most-cited ornithological journals revealed that 75% of references were to serials, 22.5% to books, and 2.5% to dissertations. The study found that 96.73% of citations were in English, title dispersion included 755 journals, and time span was greater than 33 years. Lists the 69 most-cited…

Comparison of surveys in 2001 (807 nurses, 111 doctors) and 2002 (1,127 and 201) showed that Internet use and frequency of use for continuing education among both nurses and physicians have been increasing. Low cost or free and easier access would increase usage. (SK)

Describes a study that examined the effects of end-user CD-ROM MEDLINE on online mediated search requests when there was no fee for an online search. The findings indicate that requests for online searches remained fairly constant, while demand for CD-ROM searches steadily increased. Factors other than cost that affect the popularity of CD-ROM are…

Describes a series of studies on form redesign which used usability testing to test a particular tax form. Describes testing practitioners and tax payers, the redesigning of the form, the testing of the revised form, and the value of conducting usability tests. (SR)