The purpose of this study was to make recommendations on how the Indiana State Library should be structured to effect the coordination of resources and services in all types of libraries for the benefit of the citizens of Indiana. It was recommended that the Indiana State Library should: (1) convene a permanent council for the improvement of…

Findings contained in the "Indiana Library Studies," (Available as: ED 044131-044145 and ED 046472-046474), have been used as background material for development of the Library Services and Construction Act Five-Year Program. Three major development areas are called for: (1) strengthening the Indiana State Library; (2) designation of…

Two questionnaires were used to survey the information resources available to the legislative and executive branches of state government in Indiana. The questionnaires sought information on library and information resources and services currently available from where professional personnel seek information not available in their immediate offices,…

As initially conceived, this survey, one of five reports focusing on present activities and structure of the Indiana State Library was to deal with the relationships and possible overlap between the functions of the State Library and the Historical Bureau. However, it was immediately apparent that the basic problem was less one of overlapping…

This project is concerned with public, school, and academic library services for the non-institutionalized handicapped of Indiana. Some of the most important questions which are discussed are the following: Who are the handicapped who are unable to use regular library materials and services? What level of library services is presently available to…

A plan for the further development of library services for the state of Indiana during the next five years is detailed in accordance with the U.S. Office of Education requirements under the Library Services and Construction Act. Findings contained in the Indiana Library Studies were used as background material for the plan's formulation. Three…