Description of the microfilming of a women's studies archive at the Texas Woman's University Library discusses: (1) project background; (2) criteria for equipment purchase; (3) equipment selected; (4) recommended resources; (5) indexing and layout decisions; (6) the filming process; and (7) the pros and cons of in-house microreproduction. (three…

This bulletin highlights data on library staff, operating expenditures, and collections reported by 2,881 institutions of higher education on the 1985 Survey of College and University Libraries. Overall survey results are discussed; summary information is provided for library operating expenditures and titles and volumes; and the use of indices…

Examines the decline in funding to Nigerian university libraries as a result of harsh economic conditions in Nigeria and the effects on user satisfaction with information services provided by the libraries. Strategies to achieve user satisfaction in spite of declining resources are suggested. (10 references) (CLB)

Based on information from the 1988-89 IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) Academic Libraries Survey, this report presents data from the higher education institutions in IPEDS, i.e., all colleges and universities with accreditation at the higher education level in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Analyses of these data…

This library technology plan from Mission College in California establishes the goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans of the library in developing and maintaining its technical capabilities and electronic resources. The goals are organized into four categories: information resources, instructional resources, infrastructure, and…

Provides an overview of the rationale behind the World Bank credit line to Nigerian universities and examines the impact of the credit facility on the information demand and supply in the University of Agriculture, Makurdi Library (Nigeria). Discusses problems, such as poor quantity and quality of books and journals, lack of equipment, and lack of…

This report is based on information from the 1990-91 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Academic Libraries survey, a U.S. Department of Education vehicle for collecting data from all postsecondary institutions in the United States. The data in this report represent colleges and universities with accreditation at the higher…