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Wall, Terry – Library Research, 1980
Reports a study of the distribution of use among users of a short loan collection in an academic library. Results indicate the most active one-third of all users generate between two-thirds and three-quarters of all use. A brief list of references is provided. (Author/SW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Utilization, Library Circulation, Library Research
Ackerman, Page – Library Research, 1980
Reviews major topics involved in governance of academic libraries in a rapidly changing environment: (1) the academic environment and the library--organizational characteristics of both institutions; (2) academic governance patterns; (3) librarians and governance--faculty status, faculty status and governance, unions and governance, modifying the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Organization, Decision Making, Educational Environment
Bloss, Meredith – Library Research, 1980
The need for library services standards to reflect the growth in cooperation and interdependence among libraries and for accountability and their intended purpose, impact on directional changes, and on services improvement are discussed as well as the implications of their being based on scientific inquiry. Listed are 24 sources. (RBF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Definitions, Learning Resources Centers, Library Associations