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Peer reviewedMoran, Robert F. Jr. – Special Libraries, 1972
In this report moving plans are developed, explained and evaluated; problems arising from the incomplete state of the building discussed; and some suggestions regarding the planning of similar moves made. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Collections, Library Facilities, Library Planning
Peer reviewedMoulton, Bethe Lee; Wood, William I. – Special Libraries, 1975
A computer-produced catalog, "Audiovisual Aids for Health Science Education: a Catalog of Materials at Case Western Reserve University," was developed at Cleveland Health Sciences Library to provide a rapid cataloging system for a newly established audiovisual department. (Author)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Libraries, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedBailey, Martha J. – Special Libraries, 1976
Describes the methods used to instruct students in the use of the Purdue University Physics Library. (PF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Collections, Library Guides, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedDagnese, Joseph M. – Special Libraries, 1973
The concept of library cooperation is examined generally. The question of the probable future of cooperation between academic and special libraries is addressed and possible support mechanisms for establishing soundly based cooperative undertakings are suggested. (28 references) (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Cooperation, Special Libraries
Peer reviewedRay, Jean M. – Special Libraries, 1974
During summer and fall quarters, 1972, Southern Illinois University Library Map Room circulated 2,721 maps and aerial photos to 223 borrowers. The circulation rates are analyzed in terms of academic status, department, purpose, area, subject, and form. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Library Circulation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedGeorgi, Charlotte – Special Libraries, 1975
Enumerates principles and practices helpful in improving library administration while coping with budget cuts. (PF)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Principles, College Libraries, Costs
Peer reviewedBurton, Robert E. – Special Libraries, 1975
A formula has been developed for the projection of book fund needs and public service and administrative staffing in academic and research libraries. (Author)
Descriptors: Budgets, College Libraries, Library Collections, Library Planning
Peer reviewedPancake, Edwina H. – Special Libraries, 1973
The Science/Technology Information Center at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, offers a new service to its science community. It provides a researcher with any materials not already located in his department library, regardless of format or location, at no charge. Operations, procedures, and costs are discussed. (4 references)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Costs, Information Services, Library Personnel
Peer reviewedOlson, Kenneth D. – Special Libraries, 1975
At the University of New Mexico, a machine-readable work file was developed to aid the bibliographer in science collection building. (PF)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, College Libraries, Librarians
Peer reviewedRaffel, Jeffrey; Shishko, Robert – Special Libraries, 1972
An application of location theory to the question of centralized versus decentralized library facilities for a university, with relevance for special libraries is presented. The analysis provides models for a single library, for two or more libraries, or for decentralized facilities. (6 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Decentralization, Evaluation
Peer reviewedStewart, Martha L. – Special Libraries, 1974
The experience of expanding the Black collection at the School of Applied Social Sciences Library at Case Western Reserve University is related. (JG)
Descriptors: Black Literature, College Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Collections
Peer reviewedSchenk, Margaret T. – Special Libraries, 1976
The State University at Buffalo Science and Engineering Library's experience attests to the value of regional hierarchical borrowing patterns in keeping turnaround time to a minimum and distributing the loan burden equitably. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Interlibrary Loans, Library Circulation, Library Networks
Peer reviewedHarley, Bruce – Special Libraries, 1994
Provides a description and assessment of the merger of the government publications division and the maps division at the San Diego State University (California) library that was necessitated by budgetary constraints. The impact on patrons is discussed, including reference assistance, arrangement of materials, reference and circulation policies,…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Libraries, Government Publications, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPeck, Theodore P. – Special Libraries, 1974
An overview of scientific and technical information networks in Great Britain. (JG)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Industry, Information Needs, Information Networks
Peer reviewedBrennen, Patrick W. – Special Libraries, 1974
A six month study of serial literature of tropical and subtropical agriculture at 51 land-grant universities and the National Agricultural Library showed wide ranges of coverage. The results present a strong case in favor of division of subject fields among libraries within regional areas in the United States. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Agriculture, College Libraries, Documentation, Library Collections
