This is the 1980 edition of a directory to library systems and their member libraries in New York State compiled from information supplied by directors of the systems and state departments or agencies administering library programs. Listings are arranged regionally and alphabetically by the name of the Reference and Research Library Resources…

This history of public libraries, which updates a 1959 publication entitled "Colorado's Century of Public Libraries," was published for Colorado's State Centennial and the Nation's Bicentennial. Included are histories of 114 public libraries, the seven regional library systems, and the Colorado State Library. Statistical tables list the…

This second statewide public library systems directory includes 15 cooperative and three single jurisdiction library systems organized under the California Library Services Act (CLSA) together with their associated library networks, and the regional reference centers or networks serving more than one system organized as demonstration projects…

A recent study says that the state hasn't been giving public library systems enough money, that system development has lacked coordination and system planning falls far short of the mark, that interlibrary loan and reference service take too much time and are too costly, and that system personnel need more training. (Author/PF)

Compiled from information supplied by the California State Library and by the ten library systems served by the Bay Area Reference Center, this directory covers indexes generated by libraries, as well as special collections and large subject collections in Northern California libraries. The main section of the publication is arranged alphabeticaly…

The purpose of this manual is to provide a conceptual framework of information concerning the reporting, financial, contractual, and auditing requirements for recipients of Texas State Library grants funded with state and federal funds under the Library Systems Act (LSA) and the Library Service and Construction Act (LSCA). The manual is divided…

Using data provided by the annual reports of Illinois public libraries and by the Illinois state library, this publication is a companion to the November 1982 issue of "Illinois Libraries," which enumerated the 16 data elements upon which the analyses are based. Three additional types of information are provided for each of six…

This booklet contains listings for California's 15 cooperative library systems and three single-jurisdiction library systems organized under the California Library Services Act (CLSA), as well as listings for the regional reference centers or networks serving more than one system which were organized as demonstration projects under the federal…

The Dallas Public Library (DPL) commissioned Arthur D. Little, Inc. to analyze the library resources in the Dallas Major Resource Center area and to identify the role the DPL should play in the development of public library service in this area. To identify the role of the DPL as a Major Resource Center, the available services, materials, staff,…

The following basic conclusions were reached after studying the libraries of Virginia by questionnaires, interviews and visits: the current formula for distributing state and federal aid is not completely satisfactory, and the level of funding is so low that its impact is almost insignificant; a coordinated library network in which regional…

This analysis of the existing Texas State Library System with recommendations for improvement is divided into three phases: Phase 1 examines the governance and operations of the system as set up by the Library Systems Act of 1969; Phase 2 discusses alternative models for organization and governance; and Phase 3 presents proposed model legislation…

This manual provides a conceptual framework and reference source concerning the reporting, financial contractual, and auditing requirements for recipients of Texas State Library grants funded with state and federal funds under the Library Systems Act (LSA) and the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA). The handbook is divided into 12…

Prepared by the state librarian of Michigan, this compilation of laws is intended to help librarians, government officials, and citizens familarize themselves with the many state statues that affect the operation and development of libraries in Michigan. The document includes excerpts of laws pertaining to public libraries, school libraries,…

This report, which investigates turnaround time for interlibrary loans, presents a 1-month study of the interlibrary loan (ILL) process operating in the Western Slope areas of Colorado during 1980. It comprises introductory material presenting the importance, scope and limitations of the study, problem statement, hypothesis and term definitions; a…

The objectives of this Institute are to: (1) understand basic factors in the building of public library systems; (2) become familiar with the Wisconsin social, governmental and fiscal bases in relation to which library systems may develop and (3) consider methods by which an area can build a library system. Major topics presented include: (1)…