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Cameron, Margaret A.; Levett, John – Australian Library Journal, 1987
Some of the themes and issues raised at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Library Association of Australia are summarized in two articles. Highlights include historical development of the association, achievements in professional standards and recognition, and the need for policies to guide future development. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Associations

Hoffmann, Ellen – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This examination of the relationships between bibliographic utilities, online vendors, and local systems in the automated library environment, discusses library autonomy and standards, as well as customized options and quality of service offered by utilities and vendors. Suggestions are offered for maintaining relationships in a changing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computers, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries

Daum, Patricia B. – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Describes management techniques used by administrators of special libraries to meet library standards while facing drastic reductions in budgets and staff. Ways of managing library acquisitions, stretching staff utilization, and assigning additional responsibilities to special librarians are suggested. (CLB)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Library Acquisition
Pender, Kevin – School Library Media Quarterly, 1987
A history of school libraries in England and Wales shows progress to be inconsistent, with centers of excellence the exception rather than the rule. Only when high-quality school libraries are clearly linked to effective learning will the teaching profession become firmly committed to the resource center's role in the school. (EM)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, History