An analysis of Quebec academic libraries' direct reciprocal borrowing statistics from 2005 to 2010 reveals that the physical distance separating universities plays an important role in determining the amount of direct reciprocal borrowing activity conducted between institutions. Significant statistical correlations were also seen between the…

Seven conditions necessary for a network are comparability, coordination, centrality, collegiality, compatibility, consortia and compensation. (9 references) (Author/AB)

The four types of libraries - special, academic, public, and school - collectively constitute a large part of the knowledge available in Canada. Consequently, a scientific and technical information network will be heavily dependent on these established library collections. Communications across the "type of library" boundaries is…

The recommendations of this study are: (1) The western provinces of Canada should move toward making available to the university libraries of the region, the prospective benefits of a magasystem organization during the next ten years. (2) There is no present need or justification for mounting an immediate crash program to create the computer-based…

Recommendations to the Library Development Commission to be used as a guide in planning a new program for library development are reported. The purpose of the publication is to elicit constructive comment and suggestions and to establish guidelines for province-wide organization of library services. Specific topics discussed include: public…

Discusses the author's report, "The Future of the National Library of Canada," in terms of its scope, intent, and limitations. (CHC)

Discusses the results of a survey to find out who was using the British Columbia Union Catalogue, why they were using it, how they were using it, what difficulties they were encountering, and what factors were influencing their success or failure. Eight recommendations are provided based on the results. (CHC)

These quantitative standards for the delivery of library services to a dispersed population, which were developed by the Saskatchewan Library Association, are based on the decentralized delivery of library services backed up by the centralized provision of technical services, resource people, and special collections in Saskatchewan. The roles of…

Educators in Newfoundland are recognizing the value of media programs and are requesting instructional materials in order to meet the various needs of their students. In response, the Government of Newfoundland made a $5.00 per pupil grant to school districts for the purchase of instructional materials during the 1970-71 school year and has raised…

Papers on the application of statistics to library research and library administration which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Price Indexes for Library Materials: Steps toward International Standardization" by Frederick C. Lynden (United States); (2)…

Papers on the impact of information technology on library services and the provision of library services to ethnic and linguistic minorities which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "The Challenge of Electronic Technologies to the Information Society: A Call for…

In 1971 the Board of the Midwestern Regional Library System authorized a study of the periodical collections of the major public libraries, the three universities, and one community college within the Region. It was felt that the study would have immediate implications for the Regional library's developing "Information Services Program,"…

Canada has tried many combinations of school-housed public libraries, and in general, both school and public library authorities agree that the combination has not successfully met the requirements for service of the two distinct institutions, each with its differing roles and goals. This statement on the school-housed public library in Alberta is…

A survey of the school library situation in Nova Scotia found an uneven distribution of such library services. Results of the study support (1) the establishment of library service on a district or regional basis with a coordinator of library services and a library resource center as a minimum for each district; (2) a stated policy, guidelines,…

Papers on interlibrary loans and document delivery which were presented at the 1985 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "The Activities of the IFLA Office for International Lending" (Richard J. Bennett, British Library Lending Division, United Kingdom); (2) "Electronic Networking for…