The technical service procedures of the State University of New York at Buffalo are described. This is part of a series of Technical Reports on Technical Services by the Five Associated University Libraries' (FAUL) Central Systems Group to view the internal operations of each library in comparison with those of other FAUL libraries. The three…

The Federal Library Committee through the Task Force on Procurement Procedures in Federal Libraries is examining all problems and is recommending policies, procedures, and practices which will maximize the efficient procurement of library materials. It is suggested that the vehicle for this investigation be the appropriate Commission on Government…

In order to gain information about what experiences limited-budget libraries have had with approval plans, a questionnaire was drafted to survey these libraries. The results of the questionnaire are presented in this paper. Twenty-four of the thirty-one libraries surveyed, responded. Responses to each of the questions asked are presented. In…

In 1965 Idaho, Oregon, and Washington enacted the Interstate Library Compact, based on the Interstate Compact Law approved by the United States Congress for uniform application to all the states. The Compact authorizes the establishment of interstate library districts which include the territory of the one or more states signatory to the contract.…

The very rich variety of truly rare and desirable materials held by the Sam Houston State University library is quite frequently a literal embarrassment because so often there is no time, money, space or skilled personnel necessary to develop them adequately. The problem lies, in part, in the indiscriminate acceptance of too varied materials.…

A review is presented of mechanized equipment, exclusive of the computer, being used in the housekeeping aspects of the four conventional fields of library endeavor: acquisition, processing, use, and maintenance of library material. Brochures were collected from manufacturers, library and office management literature was searched, and a…

THIS IS THE FINAL REPORT OF THE SEMINAR TO STUDY THE PROBLEMS AFFECTING LIBRARY SERVICE IN METROPOLITAN AREAS. LIBRARIANS, SOCIAL SCIENTISTS, EDUCATORS, AND AUTHORITIES IN RELATED FIELDS, FROM THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, PARTICIPATED IN THE NINE 1-DAY SESSIONS. THE MUCH NEEDED AREAS OF RESEARCH WERE IDENTIFIED AS (1) INFORMATION NEED AND SUPPLY,…

This transcript for the National Public Radio's weekly program "Options in Education" concerns American libraries and their patrons. Several interviews provide descriptions of the Library of Congress, an explanation of copyright regulations and the challenges of photocopying, and a personal view of the role of lobbyist for the American…

Described is a practical approach to continuous reviews, evaluation and weeding (CREW) of library collections, its advantages, and the detailed procedure. Guides by Dewey classes are prepared including information as to age, maximum permissible time without usage, and the presence of various negative factors concerning the material. A bibliography…

This study is aimed at clarifying the objectives of the Technion Libraries' Systems, both within the Technion and as a national information resource, by defining the structure, organization, and methods to achieve these objectives. It considers Technion's future plans and current library practices as based on reports on the system, Technion…

The proposition is examined that large-scale photocopying, such as that practiced by the British Library Lending Division, affects the sales of journals. It is concluded that economic difficulties experienced by journal publishers and the increased demand on the BLLD are unrelated, though both owe something to the economic pressure on libraries.…

A small academic library's experience in a regional intertype library network had positive effects on interlibrary loan procedures and improved and promoted cooperation at the local level. The regional network relieves the burden on large research libraries and enables libraries with inadequate resources to provide better service to patrons.…

An outline of the activities necessary to convert from comprehensiveness of collection to selectivity of collection in university libraries is presented. These are the development of 1) written collection policies; 2) deselection programs; 3) cooperative storage and acquisition programs; and 4) the criteria necessary to evaluate the resulting…

A photographic fact finding tour of successful multimedia resource centers can assist a library in the transition to handling non-print materials as well as traditional print materials. (STS)

Library services to handicapped students requiring special methods to enable them to use libraries and print materials are discussed. Library facilities, equipment, and materials are given special attention, as well as budgeting and staff awareness. (AP)