This critique of prevalent conceptual methodologies in research in library administration examines the current research methodologies, relates them to the positivistic orientation of some social scientists, indicates why they are inappropriate, and suggests how research in library administration can be made more meaningful and relevant.…

Examines trends in authorship, reference practices, and quantitative techniques in "College and Research Libraries" from 1939 through 1988. Specific characteristics discussed include: percentages of unreferenced articles; average number of references per article; sex and institution of source authors; extent of collaborative authorship;…

Describes study examining job advertisements for academic librarians published in three journals--"Library Journal,""ALA Bulletin/American Libraries," and "College and Research Libraries"--over a 20-year period. Announcements were analyzed in terms of requirements for education, experience, qualifications, and…

Research findings of academic library use studies demonstrate relatively low use of library may be the future trend: 12.2% of students never use library, 29.6% use library once a week, 5.2% of faculty never use library, 31.9% use library once a week. Forty-four references are included. (EJS)

Describes a study that explored trends in the attention given by state coordinating agencies of higher education to academic libraries in terms of funding and statewide library cooperation. Factors related to the perceived success of state agency/library interactions are identified and a theory concerning such interactions is advanced. (Author/CLB)