The effects of personal systems on formal library and secondary information services use are analyzed. Conclusions are that personal information systems are not personalized libraries;'' formal library services should concentrate on developing complimentary programs. (9 references) (Author)

Students of reference work need help in developing search strategies. The general knowledge of the student and the size of the collection should be considered, then decision factors such as language, time available, amount of information required and space can be ranked. (2 references) (DH)

Article considers the problems and function of the university library system as it attempts to serve the information needs of the academic community. (RK)

Laboratories for Learning Resourses, instead of replacing or competing with the medical library, should provide a learning environment for medical students, with books, laboratory-lecture presentations, slide-sound programs, films, videotapes, computer models and programs, museum specimens and charts. (Author/PG)

This report pertains to a large research library beginning the change-over to shared cataloging by an on-line system, and the early stages of the implementation of computer techniques for part of the technical processes system of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC). (Author)

Because of the researcher's greater appreciation for library services, it has been generally assumed that special libraries operate more effectively reporting through research than through management. Experiences during the recent wave of industrial retrenchments make re-examination of this assumption appropriate (2 references) (Author)

Discusses the part played by various organizations, libraries, media, and folk high schools in Finland. (SP)

Reference librarians overestimate the knowledge graduate students have about reference sources in the library. Many students responding to the questionnaire could not list indexes and abstracts within their specialty fields. Better library orientation and instruction are needed. (4 references) (DH)

To speed materials to the user while allowing a maturation period to take full advantage of the National Program for Acquisitions and Cataloging, many libraries make newly-acquired materials available for circulation before cataloging. The U. C. L. A. library employs a computer to produce weekly author and title listings. (Author/DH)

Librarians have been challenged to make the public and the government aware of the value of library services. They must do battle to save programs threatened by cuts in federal funds. The Congress must be urged to reestablish the budget control which has been assumed by the executive branch. (DH)

Patrons of an engineering library have technical requirements and idiosyncracies which should be considered by library planners. The results of a survey made by the Mitre Corp. are discussed. (DH)

Described are seven inservice education sessions located in three states and attended by the author. (RY)

A new course at the University of California School of Library Service, Los Angeles, which involves actual library reference desk experience is described. (2 references) (NH)