Analyzes position announcements for academic libraries seeking business, social science, and science librarians to determine the requirements, characteristics, and qualifications for the positions. Includes salary information and comparisons, primary responsibilities, and required and preferred education and skills. Results indicate higher than…

A study at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia) revealed that the overall materials availability performance rose from 63.8% to 76% when library staff provided assistance. The major reasons for nonavailability of items were related to circulation policy, ownership, and user skills. (Author/AEF)