Discusses the impact of library networking systems on a small academic library with Evergreen State College's library used as a case study. (CHC)

Presents a selective view of the current involvement and future prospects of school libraries in public library networking. (FM)

Briefly describes the functions of the national library network in Bangladesh. (FM)

Proposes several programs and projects which can further efforts toward establishing an effective network of library resources and services in Pakistan. (FM)

Considers the application of game theory to library networks in two areas: the development of a systematic way to study individual coalitions, and the stability of the network. (FM)

Argues for the passage of the National Library and Information Services Act, a piece of Federal legislation currently pending before Congress. Opponents' objections to the legislation are addressed, and the entire library community is asked to support the bill. (LLS)

Reviews bibliographic control before and after the advent of machine-readable cataloging, and holds that new developments toward decentralization seem to counter the existing technological trend toward centralization of automated library services. (FM)

A challenge is presented to school media specialists to become informed about networks and data bases in order to expand access to resources to meet user needs. (Author)

Describes the larger service units, data processing technology, network appraisal, legal base, membership, organizational structure, and current and future school participation of the Washington Library Network. Sources of information about the Network are also provided. (CMV)

Presents a step-by-step approach to school media program involvement in shared resources and services. (Author)

The leadership to bring about a network is always in conflict with the member organizations of the network because the latter resist the control of network protocols by the network managers. The tension in leadership responsibilities in network operations is a result of increased use of more comprehensive communication links. (Author)

Discusses options for systems organizations of information and referral services in libraries, the problems of data collection, and three myths which are traps to the successful implementation of an information and referral service. (Author/PF)

Special Libraries Association Annual Conference report. (Author)

This annotated bibliography lists nine items retrieved from the ERIC database that deal with networks and library cooperation at the local, national, and international levels. Instructions for placing orders for copies of these items are provided. (CLB)