Addresses some problems associated with technological change and examines the nature of data and technology, organizations, and computer-mediated work. Concepts of sociotechnical systems design are related to library automation, and a set of strategies for facilitating technological change is proposed. (29 references) (Author/CLB)

This review of the positive and negative impact of centralization of library collections and services on library staff and quality of services focuses on reference services. The move from decentralized to centralized library services at Louisiana State University is discussed as well as the effect of automation on that configuration. (Author/CLB)

Discusses the growing similarities between academic libraries and computing centers and proposes an organizational model for the union of the two into an information services center. The administrative and personnel implications of such a union are addressed. (Author/CLB)

Reviews the literature on the impact of technologies on bibliographic instruction in academic libraries, and identifies environmental factors other than technology that need to be monitored in order to effectively modify instructional tools to meet the needs of learners in an electronic information environment. (CLB)

Describes the characteristics of and relationship between academic libraries and campus computing centers, and presents reasons to support the argument that the two organizations will continue to have distinct, though closely related, identities. Several issues that universities will have to address to formulate a campus-wide information policy…

Explores value conflicts and ethical dilemmas arising from the more substantive role required of the academic librarian by technological developments. Discussion focuses on the interactions of social values, values of professional librarianship, and personal values of the librarian and the user, with the ethical requirements inherent in…