Describes a study of building-level school library media centers belonging to at least one multistate, multitype library network that was designed to investigate the impact of networks on cataloging, classification, and processing practices; interlibrary loans; resource sharing; and teacher and student attitudes. Networking barriers are discussed,…

Six retrieval systems have been identified which attempt to analyze materials with respect to their instructional uses. However, a comprehensive cataloging system for adaptive education will not be developed until the expertise of library catalogers is applied to the task. (Author)

Discusses the management predicaments encountered in decision making for a very small school library and the reasons that procedures recommended in the literature may not be applicable. The process used in planning and implementing an online circulation system in a high school library is described. (Author/CLB)

Presents results of survey of 200 Nebraskan media specialists conducted to determine extent to which school librarians are involved in processing print and nonprint materials and the tools they use. Classification and subject heading systems used, authority for main entry choice, and other authorities consulted are noted. Questionnaire is…