Addresses ways to achieve organizationally the most effective application of computer information technology to university library services. The history of the last 25 years in automation at the Stanford University Libraries is reviewed as a case study. (12 references) (MES)

This report on the development of the American Library Association's revised standards for master's level programs in library and information studies describes the principal activities preceding the current revision process and details key changes to and retentions from the 1972 Standards. A timetable of remaining steps is included. (NRP)

Gives an historical explanation of Hawaii's Telecommunications and Information Act of 1988. Examines Hawaii's economic development and the formation of an information industry infrastructure using the University of Hawaii's library resources and networks of libraries throughout the state to provide statewide access to information. A time line…

This historical overview of librarians' reactions to technological change reviews theories of resistant behavior, as well as strategies for accepting change within the library setting. (CD)

The first of two articles discusses the place of information science and its expanding definition within the curricula of schools of library and information studies. The second article describes the history of foreign students in U.S. library and information science schools, their current role, and the major problems they face. (51 references)…

Reviews the history of architectural developments in academic libraries. Highlights include natural lighting and the invention of the incandescent bulb; compact shelving; open versus closed stacks; modular construction methods; central air conditioning and controlled environments; interior arrangements; access to handicapped users and staff; and…

This discussion of copyright protection for computer programs focuses on the "first sale doctrine" and "shrink wrap" licenses, copyright of databases, copyright ownership, and copyright notices. (EM)

Discusses the historical backgrounds of and differences between the library and archival professions, common problems linking the two professions today, and the feasibility of a common education stressing information science as the basis of the two professions. (CLB)