Theoretical foundations are examined and shown to be faulty. The term "adequate" cannot meaningfully be applied to a university library collection because the library's contribution to education is not measurable. Practical measurements such as expenditure per student, quantity standards, and collection growth rates are considered. (Author/JAB)

Since 1910 academic libraries have been essential resources to the colleges and universities they serve. These libraries have demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt to an everchanging environment. It may be time now for academic libraries to define and shape the environment as well as adapt and respond to it. (Author)

As the university or research library grows it loses sights of any objective for existence except existence itself. In the end it collects as much as it can and selects little or nothing. (Author/MM)

Librarians and Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) personnel were interviewed at eight urban college and university campuses to determine the extent to which their respective libraries have responded to educationally disadvantaged students. (Author)

The author predicts the future of university libraries by exploring changing patterns in campus finance and administration and by investigating the interaction between the central campus administration and the library administration. (Author/SJ)

The academic librarian in the period since 1876 has consistently promoted greater access to informational materials. Several periods represent an approximate emphasis in chronological sequence; these are: (1) accumulation of materials, (2) organization of resources, (3) personal assistance to readers, (4) organization patterns, and (5) physical…

The subject specialist librarian can perform a number of important services: establishing contact with user groups; selection of materials and collection development; instruction in library use; provision of current awareness, reference, and bibliographic services; serving as a library "ombudsman" for users; and bringing user…

Describes the private university library's role in a proposed national library program and reviews the contributions and resources that the library can bring to it, the financial problems entailed by participation, and sources of support. Options for funding the program are identified, and the role of MIDLNET is discussed. (Author/JD)

Surveys the development of two-year colleges and their libraries. (PF)

Describes the Scholar's Workstation project, a campuswide computerization project at Brown University, and assesses its effects on the role and operation of the institution's libraries. Suggestions are provided for other libraries whose institutions are exploring the possibility of a similar venture. (CLB)

Discusses the role of the community college library and the extent to which colleges support effective library instruction programs. A study that examined the relationship between academic success and student use of library materials is described and recommendations for developing course integrated library instruction are presented. (23 notes with…

Discusses the development of American Indian tribal colleges and presents a model for assessing the role of libraries in meeting the institutional goals and objectives of tribal colleges. Hypotheses are discussed that will help establish a framework for conducting a longitudinal study of the role libraries play in meeting tribal college…