The growth of national income in Iran has led to the need for information and research in many areas. In order to provide for this demand, libraries and research organizations have proliferated. (Author)

Explores the problems and opportunities that exist with regard to individuals who operate as an interface between one or more libraries and paying information users. (Author/PF)

Describes an organization that supplies information for a fee on a free-lance basis. (PF)

The author believes it would be appropriate to review the current National Technical Information Service (NTIS) pricing policy in terms of its rationale, legality, and the possibility of mitigating or reversing the demonstrated pattern of repeated cost increases. (Author/SJ)

Graphic treatment of simple statistics is being developed to help evaluate library and information functions by comparing the usage of individual operations over defined periods, while simultaneously holding the total function in view. The technique is explained and some illustrations from the author's experience given. (2 references) (Author/NH)

Comparison cost study of on-line literature searching, and manual and batch searching. Search effectiveness improvements and suggestions are outlined. (Author/KP)

Describes the experience of Lehigh University with a manual selective dissemination of information service. (PF)

The special librarian's role within his organization is discussed and some of the problems he faces in dealing with his users are discussed. (Author/AB)

Holds that more efficient scientific research can be expected if information systems provide information management for researchers, employing specialists with training in the selection, organization, and use of reference materials. Twenty-three references are listed. (FM)

Describes the use of word processors for catalog card production, bulletin production, printouts of technical service data, and specialized bibliography printouts in the Energy Economics Group of Arthur D. Little, Inc. (FM)

Criteria for selection of data bases and data base services such as searching features, logical capacity, document delivery, output format and medium, and costs are examined. (Author)

The working environment of the special library is discussed, along with the library's relationship to the larger institutional environment of which it is an integral part. (Author)

Describes activities and responsibilities of the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT), including the design and implementation of the National Information System for Science and Technology. A list of the 20 special libraries throughout the Mexican Republic which are served by CONACyT, as coordinator and/or sponsor, is appended.…

Explores issues of privatization, distinctions between public and private sectors in the delivery of services, and possible effects of privatization on the future federal role in the library/information arena. Contracting out of agency libraries and the proposed sale of the National Technical Information Service are examined to raise questions…