This survey assessing use of online databases in marine science libraries indicates that, despite generally small staff and collection size, there is considerable involvement in OCLC and computerized reference service and active planning for public catalogs, serials automation, and integrated database management systems. Eleven references and…

Presents results of a questionnaire survey of 27 Association of Architectural Librarians members working for architectural and design firms. Library services, library collections, user access, space and equipment, library staff, and future possibilities are discussed, and a copy of the survey is appended. (LRW)

Indiana State Library staff were surveyed before automation planning and staff development committees were created to determine their reactions to automation and their expectations of online catalog and circulation system. Second survey a year later revealed more staff involvement and more positive attitudes than first study. Both questionnaires…

Describes a questionnaire survey that identified characteristics of members of the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. Results discussed include types of libraries; regional distribution; clientele; services offered by libraries; use of online bibliographic databases; backgrounds of professional staff; collections and subject…

Examines the librarian's role in managing online access and training endusers based on a survey of librarians. Highlights include the impact on special libraries; goals of enduser training; the corporate context; instructional and training aids; enduser instruction in the virtual library; and competencies required for information literacy. (10…

Describes a user-oriented model for setting priorities for services in a medium-size scientific/technical research library. A survey of the research staffs of three organizations regarding their conception of library priorities is compared with the budgets and opinions of the three library directors. The questionnaire used is included. (Author/JD)

Describes results of a nationwide survey of libraries that was conducted to obtain an objective measure of the purpose and character of formal and informal library instruction. Responses from special libraries are emphasized, including library demographics, purpose and mechanics of instruction, conceptual aspects of instruction, and desired…

Summarizes the findings of a survey taken to measure user satisfaction with General Electric's online search services, including search retrieval relevance and search benefits. Nine references are cited and a sample questionnaire is provided. (FM)

Results of survey of 113 Special Libraries Association scholarship recipients from 1955-1978 are reported. Tabulations of 48 responses received cover four areas: personal data, scholarship, scholastic activities, professional activities. Recommendations for changes in award and follow-up procedures are offered. Names of scholarship recipients and…

Reviews the literature on mentoring and reports on a program at the University of California at Los Angeles that paired library school students with information professionals. Results of evaluation surveys and overall program response are considered. Questionnaires used to match students with mentors, evaluation forms, and a list of 58 selected…

Use of selective dissemination of information (SDI) by 156 research scientists at 6 corporate research and development facilities was surveyed to assess its relationship to research productivity as measured by the number of papers authored. Findings showed that 70 percent of the scientists use SDI, and regular users are more productive than either…