The objectives of the Washington Library Network (WLN) are 1) statewide sharing of resources among all types of libraries, 2) economically meeting the information demands of all citizens of the state, and 3) centralized computer-communication systems for bibliographic services. (Author)

Special libraries need to be aggressive in participating in all phases of the genesis and development of the network, including the planning process, the making of policy decisions, the provision of financial support, and thee making available of special library resources. (Author)

Systems and networks have been a fact of life in Indiana for several years. The Area Library Services Authority, the Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority, the Indiana Union List of Serials, the statewide TWX network, and others are documented with emphasis on the participation of specialized libraries. (Author)

Seven conditions necessary for a network are comparability, coordination, centrality, collegiality, compatibility, consortia and compensation. (9 references) (Author/AB)

Discusses the networking possibilities open to special libraries, including the benefits of and barriers to participation in a national network. Twenty-one references are cited. (FM)

Discusses the development of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Library System from the viewpoint of a field librarian. Coverage includes how and why the system was formed, factors in achieving cooperation from component libraries, and features of the system. (JPF)

A three phase program whose purpose is drawing together nine small hospital libraries (522-2,300 volumes) into a cooperative, functional unit is shown in terms that evaluate both errors and over-all good planning. (4 references) (Author/NH)

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

The advantages of network building among small- to medium-sized libraries catering to multi- or interdisciplinary information users are investigated and the practical application of networking being developed by a group of Washington, D.C.-area urban studies libraries (tentatively named RUIN--Regional and Urban Information Network) is discussed.…

Four cooperative library system models are identified: a) bilateral exchange, b) multilateral pooling, c) dual-service common-output, d) service-center or facilitating participant; a) and d) are considered in detail. (Author/DH)

Discusses the benefits of interpersonal networks to special librarians. Suggestions for pursuing contacts are described, including interdisciplinary connections, professional associations, continuing education and professional development meetings, mentoring, seeking relationships within the parent organization, and setting up individual informal…

Integration of an intelligent gateway system with a commercial, online library support system to produce an integrated bibliographic information system is undergoing prototype testing for the Department of Defense libraries. The objective is to create an integrated system to promote resource sharing in a distributed environment. Five sources are…

This article explores the unique features of zoo/aquarium libraries--their history, users, staff, collections and services, access, location, budget, networking and cooperation--and discusses problems they have in common with other special libraries. Increased cooperation and communication as major goals for the future are noted. (8 references)…

Describes library use of Conversion of Serials Project's (CONSER) online national machine-readable database for serials to create online union lists of serials via OCLC's Serial Control Subsystem. Problems in selection of appropriate, accurate, and authenticated records and prospects for the future are discussed. Twenty sources and sample records…

Examines the impact of electronic communications systems on library networking, using such examples as interlibrary loans and union catalogs to illustrate the effects of telecommunications on library services. The need for strict adherence to library standards in order to ensure continued library cooperation is discussed. (CLB)