This collection of papers is based on projects done in conjunction with a senior level/graduate course, "Applications of Operations Research Techniques in Systems Engineering." These seven papers describe research studies which utilized user surveys and/or statistical methods to analyze various library operations. The papers are entitled: 1) "User Opinion of Reference Resources and Services"; 2) "Staffing the Circulation Desk"; 3) "Staffing the Reserve Book Room"; 4) "Book Selection"; 5) "Utility of Engineering Science Periodicals"; 6) "Optimal Tracing Procedures"; and 7) "Automated Protection of Library Collection." (SL)