This report is intended to aid the library at Stanford University in determining: (1) How it should respond to faculty and student need to know about computer-based information systems; (2) If the library has a role in supporting awareness of, and access to information about computerized files on campus; and (3) If the library has a role in…

The resources of thousands of books and pamphlets are housed in countless libraries throughout the United States; librarians codify, classify, and circulate these materials in ways that are often mysterious to library users. There are many ways to reduce this element of mystery: effective service at the reference desk; prominent signs and…

The librarian working in a hospital or institution with patients and the therapy staff must go beyond conventional library service. With many kinds of resources available the library becomes an integral part of the remedial and rehabilitative program. Strong and sustained motivation is necessary because the institution is an artificial environment…

The management consulting firm Booz, Allen and Hamilton, Inc. conducted a study of the organization and staffing of the Columbia University Libraries for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). This is a summary of the report which resulted from that study. The plan presents a framework for the conduct of management programs that contribute…

The intent of this fourth volume of the "Survey of Automated Activities in the Libraries of the World" is to identify and describe computer-based library projects in the Latin American countries. Information was drawn from survey questionnaires sent to individual libraries. However, few of the South American libraries responded, and as a…

Despite the frequency with which library reference services are evaluated, there is a dearth of guidelines for the operation and evaluation of reference services. An American Library Association committee investigated the issue and made recommendations for improved reference operations, but the nature of information retrieval is rapidly changing,…

Wisconsin state library, school library, and public school agencies advise against the consolidation of school and public libraries as a response to budget pressures. Adult library use generally declines under such arrangements. Inequity of support for various geographical areas could result. In addition, legal questions concerning the use of…

As a replacement of the conventional staff-guided group tour for new students at Mercer County Community College, a self-guided tour method was developed. This method utilized a recorded cassette tape and number coded floor plan. With this method, students can be oriented in a meaningful way within their library, at their own pace with no loss of…

Research libraries are urged to take part in a National Preservation Program for their most important library materials. Techniques of conservation of past and current materials, including microfilming and storage at low temperatures, are discussed, while a national preservation center which would store materials is also proposed. Development of…

This description of the process used and the problems encountered by an amateur super 8 film maker in producing a 13 minute film on a limited budget for use in formal library instruction at the University of California at Berkeley, provides practical advice to prospective film makers contemplating a similar project. The film uses animation to…

This survey was conducted to identify service areas and needs of the sixteen libraries in Albany County. Based primarily on personal interviews with the librarians, the report provides information on staffing, community size, financial support, and library programs directed toward the community. A summary showing comparative collection size,…

Contains the text of the American Library Association Reference and Adult Services Division's guidelines entitled "A Commitment to Information Services." (PF)

Considers the potential benefits of microforms in law libraries and suggests some ways of overcoming resistance to their use from other staff members and administrators, as well as users. (CMV)

Examines the concept of young adult services in public libraries, concentrating on lack of adequate professional personnel and training, administrative rigidity, and future directions for these services. (CWM)

The paper describes the public library system in Finland, which is regulated by legislation. Included are the preparation of legislative reforms, funding, the development of library services, and the increase in library services and use during the past decade. (MF)