Describes a survey of members of the Association of Visual Science Librarians (AVSL) that evaluated the professional and financial support by their institutions. Results are discussed and compared to the 1971 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Standards for Faculty Status for College and University Librarians. (LRW)

Discusses the administration of the Illinois Regional Library Council. (PF)

Suggests reliance on microforms, reference works, interlibrary loan, and search services. (PF)

Reviews the Purdue University Libraries' experience with the Management Review and Analysis Program technique, a self-study approach developed for libraries. (PF)

Some of the results of a recent systematic investigation of the rationale underlying the current interest in such essentially problem-oriented instructional modes as the case method and simulation teaching in librarianship are summarized. (Author/PF)

Government documents and information services in Australia are discussed. (Author)

Biomedical libraries are discussed as a distinct and specialized group of special libraries and their unique services and user interactions are described. The move toward professional standards, as evidenced by the Medical Library Association's new certification program, and the current state of development for a new section of IFLA established…

Demonstrates the ways in which multiuser and multitasking microcomputer systems can be used for the automation of small- to medium-sized library operations. The possibilities afforded by the IBM-PC AT microcomputer are discussed and a sample configuration with estimated cost projections is provided. (EM)

The organization of a core collection in the library of an urban planning agency is discussed. The use of Termatrex information retrieval system is considered in the light of A Planning Library: The Empirical Approach,'' Special Libraries 62 (no.9): 335-339 (Sep 1971), an article on the same subject. (3 references) (Author)

An acquisition philosophy for university map libraries should be formulated to produce a well-balanced reference and research collection which will serve the needs of its academic community. A cataloging and classification scheme which is easily understood, rapid and inexpensive is also essential. (4 references) (Author/NH)

This paper investigates the use in museum libraries of the art reference sources most commonly studied by students at ALA-accredited library schools. Reference sources were rated by librarians in 45 United States art museums as vital, recommended, or peripheral. Additional titles suggested by the practicing librarians are enumerated. (4…

Industrial market research is an area where the industrial librarian has an opportunity to make a creative contribution to his company. The pros and cons of this approach are discussed and the necessary library conditions for optimum results are set forth. (16 references) (Author/NH)

Binding specifications are maintained on embossed plastic plates, one plate for each title bound. All binding instructions are imprinted from the plate to a set of forms. The system saves time, reduces errors, is flexible and inexpensive. A computer-assisted system produces claim letters and a claims status report. (Author/NH)

Some suggestions and possible directions for further inquiry relating to training map librarians are discussed. (AB)

Describes interdenominational, international organization of 1,500 members (individuals, churches and synagogues, institutions, affiliated groups) which encourages congregational librarianship and provides guidance in establishment of library service. History, membership, organizational structure, workshops, publications, standards, participation…