This report is the unofficial, pre-publication summary of Louisiana 1994 IPEDS (Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System) academic library statistics forms. The primary impetus for this publication is to provide Louisiana academic library directors a timely and more user-friendly presentation of IPEDS statistics. Libraries are grouped…

The Florida Library History Project (FLHP) began in January 1998. Letters requesting histories were sent to all public libraries in Florida with follow-up letters sent after an initial response was received from the libraries. E-mail messages were sent out to FL-LIB listservs encouraging participation in the project. A poster session was presented…

The operation of the university library is examined. Despite the increase in size of libraries, their standard of service is declining. Reasons for this decline are advanced. The strategic goals of the library are redefined with implications for the library's acquisition, shelving, and retention policies. (Author)

Of the 11 papers in this collection, three are in German and in English translation; one is in French with an English translation and two are in French only; one is in Spanish with an English translation; and four are in English. The papers include: (1) "Europaische Bibliotheksinitiativen = European Library Initiatives" (Gunther Pflug); (2) "Die…

Faced with task duplication in its public branch libraries, the Library Council of Victoria, Australia, undertook a feasibility study called Technilib to determine whether a central cataloging and processing bureau should be established. Consultants considered the practicality and expense of introducing a centralized cataloging service using the…

This report presents the findings and recommendations of a study conducted to determine ways of improving library service in Kentucky. The study involved the examination of Kentucky's school, public, academic and special libraries and the Department of Libraries, followed by the development of a statewide plan of library service which includes a…

The systems approach is being applied to the re-organization of the United Kingdom Library system. The core functions to the national library organization are: (1) reference; (2) lending; (3) bibliographic services; and (4) general planning associated with the development of a national library and information system. Despite the immense potential…

The Nebraska State College Libraries share a mutual concern over the need for proper development of quantitative standards and library budget formulas. Their concern is categorized into matters relating to: (1) acquisitions, (2) expense and (3) personnel. Considerable institutional research has been developed in recent years to formulate standards…

The library shares in common with other units or divisions of the institution the responsibility for educational, social, and vocational training of people committed to the institution. In carrying out this function, the library program: (1) provides vocational information; (2) enlarges social and reading backgrounds; (3) develops reading as a…

Some of the professional impressions gained from a month in the United States by a British librarian are summarized in this report. Six library school libraries and the Library of the American Library Association were visited. The greater emphasis on bibliographic and reference material allows students in the United States more frequent access to…

Discusses the development of a research library at Rice University, whose first and only library building is less than 40 years old, highlighting the founding of the University in 1912, the Fondren Library building, library collections and cooperation, fee-based services, automation and the future, and problems and prospects. (EJS)

The objectives of the Alabama Public Library Service are to: provide library services to the citizens directly or through local libraries; provide library services for those with special needs through the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; provide library services to employees of the State of Alabama to meet their…

This report is based on information from the 1994-95 IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) Academic Libraries Survey. IPEDS is the U.S. Department of Education's vehicle for collecting data from all postsecondary institutions in the United States. The tables in the report summarize library services, library staff, library…

"Statistics and Input-Output Measures for Colorado Public Libraries, 1999" is a compilation of data collected from the Colorado Public Library Annual Report sent to each public library jurisdiction in February of 2000 and returned in March. The 1999 response rate was excellent: 100% of Colorado public libraries returned the Annual Report…

This report presents a summary of Alaska public library statistics for FY (Fiscal Year) 1998 in the following areas: circulation and interlibrary loan; collections; income; expenditures; expenditures on collections; staff and volunteers; and hours, attendance, reference, and programs. The tables and graphs in Part 1 compare this data with…