This annotated bibliography of 104 library surveys and development plans at the state or national level published since 1965 is based on the collection of the ERIC Clearinghouse for Library and Information Sciences. It includes most of the post-1965 titles listed in Galen E. Rike's "Statewide Library Surveys and Development Plans, An Annotated…

Papers on library acquisition and the exchange of unwanted publications among libraries which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Acquisition Work of the National Library of China: Organization and Functions," a discussion by Zeng Jiguang (People's Republic of China)…

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)

Focuses on the current interest in school/public library cooperation, the content of recent research, the examination of the components of cooperative activities, and a discussion of outstanding examples of cooperative programs. References are appended. (Author/LLS)

An overview of libraries in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) is presented, beginning with an analysis of the role played by Lenin in shaping the development of the library system in that country. There follows a historical survey of libraries in the Soviet Union, with an emphasis on the period from 1955 to 1975. Certain aspects…

Major goals and tasks for the next three years are listed in this draft concept and guide for fostering development of library resource sharing in the Western United States and Canada. Major concepts, such as bibliographic utility and service center, are defined and 24 underlying assumptions regarding the environment for networking are set forth.…

Assesses the significance of the Conference on five areas toward which library educators can focus attention: (1) public awareness of libraries, (2) user-oriented library services, (3) resource sharing and networking, (4) enabling mechanisms for library legislation and funding, and (5) library research needs. Fifteen references are listed. (FM)

In this journal issue six short articles concerning copyright law and practice are teamed with twelve others about cooperative experiences in Illinois libraries. The doctrine of "fair use," which limits the copyright owner's exclusive rights, is the subject of perspectives by an educational media publishing company and a library. The…

In Pennsylvania 375 public, academic, and special libraries were surveyed in an effort to gather information concerning their interlibrary loan activity during April, 1978; personal discussions with librarians across the state were also conducted. Both sources were used in the development of recommendations for improving bibliographic access. The…

This report summarizes the accomplishments and activities of the project during the second quarter. An intensive search of the literature continued for data elements, outcome measures, and background information. A great deal of time and effort were devoted to the location, compilation, and comparison of extant data elements employed in collecting…

Eight papers are included in this report of the Preconference Institute on Library Automation, June 1973. Papers addressing automation in user services, cataloging systems, acquisitions systems, and personnel are presented. Other papers focus on a review of the trends in library automation and computer technology, innovative strategies in systems…

Lists citations of publications from mid-1973 through 1977, grouped under such headings as overview and general, bibliographies, standards, specific systems, technical processing, acquisitions, cataloging and classification, the catalog, serials, circulation, interlibrary loan, reference services, special subject materials, minicomputer…

Highlights 1979's publications and activities in the field of library acquisition, emphasizing the role of the federal government, resource sharing, use studies, collection analysis, acquisition methods, budgeting, special collections, preservation, standards, and continuing education in resource topics. An extensive list of references is…

Activities of the Australian Advisory Council on Bibliographical Services (AACOBS) in 1976 included a series of initiatives designed to promote, improve, and systematise the provision of library and information services on a nation-wide basis. This report discusses work in the area of (1) bibliographical services--work in progress, control of…