This guide describes the major purposes and activities of the Division of Library Development of the New York State Library. Brief descriptions of the following programs and projects are provided: (1) adult literacy services; (2) central library aid; (3) certification of public librarians; (4) chartering and registration of libraries; (5)…

The library effort is in an excellent position to devise innovative state library agencies with leadership capacity to further the goal of improved library service without the problems associated with government. (Author/AB)

A description of the collections and activities of the National State Libraries of the Union Republics of the U.S.S.R. (Author)

This is a summary of the planning process which will be followed in pursuit of the "1977 General Plan," (LI004046). It is designed to guide the activities which give growth and direction to Nebraska libraries during at least the next five years. The summary of the Nebraska Five Year Long Range Planning Process represents the best…

Some of the purposes for which state-aid formulas are established are listed., some assumptions necessary for establishing the concept of state participation in funding libraries are identified and some problems to which both may lead are printed out. These are followed by some suggested principles for the development of formulas. (NH)

Discusses 10 ways state libraries can help combat illiteracy: as planner, initiator/catalyst, trainer, coordinator, resource back-up, demonstrator, disseminator/publicizer, funder, supporter of good public education, and consultant. (Author/LLS)

Reports the Library Association of Australia's China Library Study Tour of 15 December 1978 through 3 January 1979 which visited 11 libraries in five cities. Library services throughout China are discussed. (RAO)

A plan of action by which library service and development in New York State can respond to rapid and dynamic changes in society is outlined. The program is based on the principles that any state resident has a right to convenient access to local libraries to meet his needs, that statewide library networks constitute the most efficient means to…

The Workshop for Library Consultants was prompted by the serious need of training for performance of consultant services. Four areas were chosen as a framework for participation: recognition of common problems, assimilation of materials, development of background preparation and planned performance of individual service. The four work sessions…

The results of a study conducted by Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL) for the North Carolina State Library to prepare a statewide development plan that will promote improved library service are reported. Basic to this study was the development of guidelines for administering a program of state funding for local public library service. The assignment…

Contains data on state library agencies, including governance, finances, and services to libraries. Data, collected through the State Library Agencies Survey, show that nearly all state library agencies are located in the executive branch of government, and more than 65% are part of a larger agency, most commonly the state department of education.…

The purpose of this study was to make recommendations on how the Indiana State Library should be structured to effect the coordination of resources and services in all types of libraries for the benefit of the citizens of Indiana. It was recommended that the Indiana State Library should: (1) convene a permanent council for the improvement of…

This report by the Mississippi Library Commission (MLC) describes its organization and activities and also library developments in Mississippi under the Library Services and Construction Act for the fiscal year 1973. The long range goals are listed as well as the resources development and services which the MLC has undertaken. The recent staff…

Describes three aspects of the South Carolina State Library efforts to serve the poor. (PF)

The State University of New York has prepared a library manpower budget formula for its several campuses by developing weighted standard times for accomplishing library operations in various kinds of institutions correlated with various library characteristics. (Author/NH)