Outline of the development of state libraries focuses on funding, the establishment of standards by the American Association of State Libraries in 1963 with revision in 1970, and strengths and weaknesses of the present standards; suggestions for revisions of the 1970 standards are included. Twelve references are noted. (EJS)

Describes a variety of institutions and groups that affect promulgation of library standards, including standards organizations (American National Standards Institute, International Organization for Standardization); library associations (American Library Association); national and international committees, government agencies (National Bureau of…

The legislative development of the Library Services Act of 1956 and the Library Services and Construction Act of 1964, based primarily on accounts in the Congressional Record. (Author/LS)

Explores the increasing difficulty that library decision-makers will face in proving the value of libraries to society, and suggests appropriate questions that they will want to ask in their use of community analysis. (Author/PF)

The specific emphasis of this paper on the urban library system includes: programs and services for a changing society and new clientele, community relationships, and the financing of programs. (12 references) (Author/NH)

Service to the disadvantaged can be fostered within existing institutions provided total commitment and strong administrative direction are given to: (1) organization and planning, (2) financing, (3) interagency cooperation and community relations, and (4) staffing. (15 references) (Author/NH)

Study of trends in financing public library buildings reviews data on federal, state, local, and private funding sources since the Carnegie era, and discusses statistics on expenditures by category, including construction, equipment, and site. Data are presented in 12 tables and graphs. (30 references) (MES)

Funding sources and uses, and major expense categories are discussed. Trends indicate most academic libraries get funding from their own universities and in some instances from substantial gifts and endowments. Materials budgets have been redistributed in favor of serials at the expense of books. (Author/MBR)

Discusses the public lending right (PLR) with respect to infringements by libraries, financial losses by authors due to library circulation, the effects of PLR on libraries, and the beneficiaries of PLR. The contributions libraries make to authors are described, and alternatives to PLR are suggested. Twenty references are listed. (CHC)

Discusses funding for library research (1964-84), including previous findings; problems in analyses of funding; activities of major research funding agencies (Higher Education Act of 1965 Title II-B, National Science Foundation, National Library of Medicine, Council on Library Resources); and funding by professional organizations. Problems and…

History of the Library Services and Construction Act, and the relationship between social and political conditions and library funding. (LS)

Examines the current international economic disruption and its effect on scholarly and academic communities, including a shift in donor philosophy. Considers how academic and cultural institutions are reevaluating traditional areas of support; discusses implications for research libraries, including special collections; and offers suggestions for…

Describes the public lending right (PLR) situation in the United Kingdom, including the origin and evolution of the campaign for author remuneration for library lending, the current status of PLR, and a look to the future. Eighty-five references are provided. (CHC)

For the remainder of the 20th century university libraries will face decreasing funds, a change in priorities from ownership to access, and an increasing focus of resource allocation on personnel. (Author/PF)

A history of the legislation and distribution of funds of the Higher Education Act, Title II-A, with recommendations for future aid distribution. (LS)