Describes the production of an automated union list of serials holdings at minimal cost by a small consortium of state government libraries in Louisiana. Use of the UNIX Refer system without any modifications for data entry and production is described. (EM)

Indiana State Library staff were surveyed before automation planning and staff development committees were created to determine their reactions to automation and their expectations of online catalog and circulation system. Second survey a year later revealed more staff involvement and more positive attitudes than first study. Both questionnaires…

Describes the services offered by a special unit of the New York State Library which serves as a focal point for providing services to state agency staff and for relating the needs of state agency librarians to the State Library. The discussion covers the development of interagency networking and resource sharing. (nine references) (Author/CLB)

A checklist of current state manuals, for the fifty states published by official state agencies or by commerical publishers, is provided, with specific information on how to obtain them. (Author/AB)

Examples of problems encountered in a new library building--including rats and humidity--and a description of the library's collections provide a framework for this presentation of the California State Library's emergency management planning. Current preservation efforts are documented and the library's disaster and security plans are described.…

Describes a survey of state librarians that was conducted to collect data related to time management practices and the leadership styles of directors in state libraries. Delegation of authority and the ranking of time-wasters are examined, and results are analyzed and interpreted to provide recommendations for improved efficiency. (10 references)…