The papers included in this group are: (1) The Organization of Public Libraries in Milan,'' (2) The Organization of Italian Libraries,'' and (3) Initial Assumptions for an Approach to Library Development in Lombardy.'' INTAMEL: International Association of Metropolitan City Libraries. (KE)

The findings and conclusions of this study are based on personal interviews with librarians and on information gathered from questionnaires. Responses to the questionnaires are pictured in tables. The report resulting from the study is intended to provide: (1) a summary of existing library strengths and weaknesses (2) recommendations for…

Believes librarians should cut themselves loose from the goals of school and set up alternative learning networks. (Editor)

Suggestions for enticing the public into libraries are presented. (1 reference) (SM)

Using a new type of management called consultative, with data available from library-wide automated systems providing the basis for use and user surveys and analysis, each professional librarian participates in the decision-making and problem-solving functions within the library organization at the University of Guelph, Ontario Library. (Author/PF)

This 1973 report is the result of a continuing workshop funded by the Santa Barbara High School District. Its purpose was to formulate goals, objectives, program description and evaluation for effective secondary school library service. The librarians of the high school district drafted this publication. Although initially directed toward the…

Service to the disadvantaged can be fostered within existing institutions provided total commitment and strong administrative direction are given to: (1) organization and planning, (2) financing, (3) interagency cooperation and community relations, and (4) staffing. (15 references) (Author/NH)

A young adult librarian describes how he brought the touring cast of the musical, "RENT," to the Kalamazoo (Michigan) Public Library to introduce teenagers to musical theatre. Discussion includes the initial contact process; planning the event; publicity; catering; the tremendous turn-out; and tips for arranging such a cast visit. (AEF)

Basic procedures for setting up a new school library or for maintaining an established one are described to help economize the librarian's efforts and assist in establishing effective organization. Use of this guide to streamline library routine will give librarians more time to assist school personnel and to develop a better total library…

In response to the objective of providing quality library services to Florida's citizens and to supplement efforts of the Florida Library Association and local leaders, a library study commission was formed to produce an action plan for Florida's public libraries. The plan concentrates upon three principal needs of the library system:…

This manual was developed to formalize Inglewood Public Library's existing policies and programs regarding library services to the Spanish speaking, and to define future program goals. The introduction discusses why such services have been initiated, why the manual was developed, and the potential benefits the manual has for library…

To evaluate the current conditions and perceptions of school media specialists, a questionnaire was disseminated to 700 school library media specialists in six southeastern states. Participants were asked to rank 18 perception items on a four-part scale, having to do with media center mission and use. Most frequently mentioned as "very…

Libraries in five Swedish communities obtained money for their activities during the year 1970, which those working in the libraries were permitted to use at their discretion. Article took into account the local conditions and traditions and the knowledge of the librarians in increasing cultural facilities and services for the community.…

Presents an activity analysis of the tasks performed and the time expended by public service librarians at a research library. Data obtained with this tool are evalutated in terms of the differing viewpoints held by library and university administrators. (Author/RAA)

In 1973, the Technological Institute Library, along with the other science libraries of Northwestern University, began a study of reference use. For each reference request received in the libraries, the date, time, duration, mode, class of question, and user type were noted. These statistics were tabulated and analyzed by computer. It was…