Topics summarized in this annual report of the Library Association for 1976 include improved contact between branch and headquarters staff; continued international relations; efforts to capture interests of groups and individuals outside the Library Association; public lending right, and economic cuts; closer liaison with people and organizations…

Article investigated briefly both the historical developments, particularly in Britain, and the current trends towards using the latest technology in the rest of Europe. (Author/RK)

An evaluation of the Community Media Librarian Program of Columbia University School of Library Service. (PF)

Librarians must be alert to the local information needs of library users, and must also develop library instruction programs to help patrons make more effective use of the library. (LS)

The reserve book activities of a typical college library were analyzed by means of a computer simulation. (Author)

A pilot project tested the feasibility of developing computer simulation models as aids to the operation and design of library systems. (Author/PF)

The subject specialist in a university library selects materials, provides reference service to the university community, gives instruction in library use, locates and makes available less commonly used materials, etc. (Author)

The development of university libraries in Pakistan is summarized, with a discussion of the current status of such libraries, including consideration of library organization, resources, organization of collections and cataloging, services to readers, library staff, and major problems. (Author)

Article condensed from a speech given at the Library Section of the Ontario Educational Association's convention in March, 1969.

This study of library requirements for a new circulation system is organized into three sections: (1) items required for initial implementation in July 1982; (2) items relating to notice generation and activity statistics, with implementation expected by fall 1982; and (3) items provided in the system as initially implemented, with additional…

Developed to assist librarians in the measurement and evaluation of the library's ability to provide services, this guide suggests a number of evaluation techniques that may be used once the reasons for a study have been clearly determined and locally peculiar conditions have been taken into account. The first section explains methods for…