Library services to hospitals in Denmark, France, German Democratic Republic, Hungary, New Zealand, U.S.S.R., United Kingdom and U.S.A. are described in this series of articles. (8 references) (SJ)

The papers included in this group are: (1) The Organization of Public Libraries in Milan,'' (2) The Organization of Italian Libraries,'' and (3) Initial Assumptions for an Approach to Library Development in Lombardy.'' INTAMEL: International Association of Metropolitan City Libraries. (KE)

Discusses networking, other forms of interlibrary cooperation, and the need for library managers to be aware of their role in these cooperative ventures. (CHC)

The role of the library technician and the appropriate training requirements for this position are discussed. (RAO)

Libraries offer Missourians of all ages educational and cultural opportunities unsurpassed by any other governmental institution or community agency. Missourians value their libraries, as demonstrated by high usage, approval of library tax levies across the state, and increased demand for library services. This plan provides direction for the…

This annual report summarizes activities of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) for the fiscal year 1994. It begins with a letter from the director who gives an overview of the report. Technology activities included installation of a new phone system, purchase of a digitized fax microform reader-printer, new booking/cataloging system for the…

The topic of this Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Frequent Fast Facts Survey is library staffing. These ULC Frequent Fast Facts Surveys are not intended to be scientific studies of the library community but rather "snapshots" on topics of current interest. Further analysis of the results is suggested, and for that reason, the completed…

This Association of Research Libraries (ARL) kit on preservation of library materials contains: (1) descriptions of preservation programs and objectives from Boston University, the University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, and University of California at Los Angeles; (2) a description of the Library of Congress' National Preservation…

These minutes of the October 1987 ARL (Association of Research Libraries) membership meeting include the following papers on preservation in the research library: (1) "A Challenge for Research Libraries" (David C. Weber); (2) "The Moral Imperative of Conservation" (James H. Billington); (3) "The Role of the Library…

A comparison of the statistical data presented for 1979-80 and the data for the 75 libraries that were members in 1969-70 reveals a 91 percent increase in expenditures for library materials over the decade, while the gross number of volumes added yearly decreased by 22.5 percent. Library staff size has risen slightly over the decade, while…

The objectives of a hospital are to improve patient care, while the objectives of a hospital library are to improve services to the staff which will support their efforts. This handbook dealing with hospital administration is designed to aid the librarian in either implementing a hospital library, or improving services in an existing medical…

This study of the adequacy of library facilities in Indiana's penal institutions was undertaken at the request of a state senate committee studying the Indiana Department of Correction. The penal libraries are judged to be inadequate and their major problems with personnel, materials, services, and physical facilities are listed. Also given are…

The purpose of this study was to determine conditions and services in Arizona's public, private, and parochial school libraries. The data, mostly for the school year 1965/66, were collected on questionaires sent to librarians and school authorities. The survey covers the libraries' organization and administration, physical facilities, services,…