The Library Management Research Unit tested a survey design to measure and evaluate author catalogue use in four varying libraries. Readers were asked to note details of items not found in the catalogue and the source of the reference. Items were checked to discover the cause of failure.'' (9 references) (Author/DH)

An analysis of 160 responses to a survey conducted by colleges, universities, and professional organizations to ascertain the number of temporary facilities currently in use. (Author/EA)

A gross inventory of the teaching and clinical learning resources of the five U.S. colleges of podiatric medicine is described. A descriptive breakdown is provided along with illustrations of facilities. Some categories included in space allocation data are instructional staff, administrative staff, laboratory, outpatient clinic, learning…

Discusses how classrooms are distributed by size on a campus, how well they are used, and how their use changes with faculty and student needs and desires. Details how to analyze classroom space, use, and utilization, taking into account such factors as scheduling and classroom stations. (EV)

Presents survey results of collegiate fitness centers showing that they are rapidly changing and more popular than ever. Data reveal center sizes have increased 10 to 20% over the past five years and have greater numbers of equipment per 1,000 students. Diversity of programs and equipment are recommended for increasing facility usage.(GR)

THIS REPORT IS A COMPILATION OF STUDIES ON SIGNIFICANT ASPECTS IN SCHOOL PLANNING AND OPERATION. A RELATIONSHIP IS SHOWN BETWEEN CURRICULUM, PERSONNEL AND AUXILIARY SERVICES IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS. THE REPORT INCLUDES PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF SUCH AREAS AS--NONINSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL POLICIES, CUSTODIAL SERVICES,…

The tables in this report address the issue of surplus school space in Ontario by showing, for each school board, the number of schools and the corresponding enrollment by percent occupancy for three levels of "loading," 100 percent, 90 percent, and 80 percent. The rated capacity of a school is determined by the Ministry of Education by…

Educational specifications for the construction of campus facilities for occupational education in Pima County, Arizona are established. The study design us ed by the consulting firm and the governing board was--(1) establishment of a philosophical base for Pima Junior College, (2) recommending educational specifications by reviewing present…

This manual describes in detail the procedures involved in building the Master Schedule of Classes at The Pennsylvania State University. The Schedule of Classes is prepared several terms in advance for approximately 25,000 students in 3,500 sections of 1,500 different courses, conducted by some 2,500 faculty members in more than 500 classrooms and…

This bibliography of 219 numbered entries is limited to Canadian works. However, section 4, "Bibliographies," will provide leads to useful information from the United States. Section 1, "Community Schools/Community Education," includes the more comprehensive works and material about particular Canadian community schools,…

This report discusses the seven basic types of problems found in business and industry as they apply to library institutions. These seven basic types are: (1) inventory problems, (2) allocation problems, (3) queueing problems, (4) sequencing problems, (5) routing problems, (6) replacement problems and (7) search problems. (MF)

Data regarding the utilization of instructional space, including laboratories and physical education rooms, are reported in three sections--(1) space utilization by resident day classes only as of Fall 1968, (2) space utilization by resident evening classes only as of Fall 1968, and (3) a comparison of the Fall 1967 and Fall 1968 data for resident…