The role of the public library within intertype library networks was studied using published reports and information provided by selected state and regional libraries. Intertype networks cross jurisdictional, and often governmental, boundaries to join academic, special, and public libraries. The history, objectives, methods, and fiscal and…

The master plan for development of library services in the state of Maryland provides analyses of library collections, staff, and facilities in public libraries, public schools, and academic institutions. It identifies major strengths and weaknesses and recommends a framework of systematic progress for the years 1976-1980, setting a priority on…

The master plan for development of library services in Maryland provides direction and guidelines for state and local programs and activities to meet library and information needs of Maryland's citizens. This report describes progress made in 1975 toward meeting master plan recommendations. It reviews the programs and activities of the State…