Chicago's Carter G. Woodson Regional Library is a prototype regional library center. (PF)

This study was conducted to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the Tacoma Public Library and the Pierce County Rural Library District (1) merging into a regional library, (2) federating for partial joint operations, or (3) continuing as independent entities with a service contract arrangement. The basic recommendation is that at this…

Based on a study of roles, organizational relationships, services and funding of the Dane County Library Service, the Madison Public Library, and the South Central Library System, this report establishes recommendations for the three library agencies as developed by a joint planning committee. The background, composition, methodology, and…

This is a revision of "Regional Organization for Nebraska Libraries" published in 1962, which described the statewide program for library cooperation begun in 1962, proposing a regional pattern to involve all public libraries and establishment of minimum standards for the libraries designated as regional library centers. In the present…

This report summarizes the "Public Library Facilities Master Plan for Metropolitan Dade County," prepared by Nelson Associates (ED 027 053). Some of the proposals of the master plan which are summarized in this report state that: (1) by 1985, a fourth and possibly a fifth regional library ought to be built to serve Dade County's…

A revision of the Wisconsin Division for Library Services of the Department of Public Instruction 1963 public library standards, this collection of standards includes sections on availability of services, structure and government of library systems, services, materials and materials organization, personnel, physical facilities, and library service…

The purpose of this study was to establish a profile of services to older people in Pennsylvania public libraries. A survey was distributed to 50 district library centers and headquarters of the state library and 50 independent public libraries. The response rate was 65%. Major findings of the study were the following: (1) 66.15% of respondents…

This study of public library services and needs in the city and county of Spokane and the surrounding area was conducted to present and evaluate available alternatives for providing effective library service for all the residents of Spokane County and the surrounding counties which comprise Spokane's natural trade area. Information for the study…

All facets of library services activities are reported. Each of thirteen regional libraries is represented by brief individual reports. Statistics of library services activities are given in tabular form. (NH)

The master plan for development of library services in the state of Maryland provides analyses of library collections, staff, and facilities in public libraries, public schools, and academic institutions. It identifies major strengths and weaknesses and recommends a framework of systematic progress for the years 1976-1980, setting a priority on…

The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission began a study of regional library planning in 1968. They identified needs and study objectives, and in 1969 inventoried existing library facilities, services, and use. This included public, school, academic, government, and special and institutional libraries both public and private. There…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1992 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 20 U.S.C. 351 et seq. state-administered program. Information provided includes: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for maintenance…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1989 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 20 U.S.C. 351 et seq. state-administered program. Information is included on: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for maintenance of…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1988 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 20 U.S.C. 351 et seq. state-administered program. Information is included on: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for maintenance of…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1987 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) Public Law 84-597, as amended state-administered program. Information is included on: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for…