The author suggests that Seymour Sargent's article, "The Uses and Limitations of Trueswell," is a mixture of facts, opinions, and misunderstandings regarding the "Trueswell procedure." He points out several of Sargent's erroneous interpretations and attempts to clarify his research objectives. (JD)

Information technology plays a role both in library administration and in the use of information resources. Viewed in historical perspective, the "computer era" is just beginning, and the prospect of the "electronic book" is good. Librarians must be computer-literate and lead students and the public in the use of new…

Describes the rise of information brokers, who package, validate, and evaluate data for clients on a cost-effective basis, and who use all forms of technology. It is suggested that librarians should familiarize themselves with these new trends, benefit from them through their use, and seek development of a national information policy. (Author/JD)

Describes a survey of faculty at Albion College on their perceptions of the status, role, and contribution of librarians. The methodology used is explained, the results are compared with prior surveys at the university level, and suggestions for further study are offered. The questionnaire used in the study is appended. (24 references) (Author/CLB)

Fifty-one percent of the teaching faculty surveyed were in favor of academic librarians at SIU-C having faculty rank and status. Although service was seen as the most important function of the librarians, research was considered by many as the hallmark for faculty status. Eight references and the questionnaire are included. (RAA)

Discusses a new library "ecology" in which interdependence is the dominant force, and the establishment of new operating mechanisms (e.g., a national periodicals center and a national library agency). The need for better ways to set basic policies and a more scientific method of management are also considered. (Author/JD)

The success of academic librarians depends on their ability to escape a working pattern of routine and reaction and to master the professional role--to be aware of the library's dynamic environment, to exercise individual initiative, and to willingly engage in critical analysis and evaluation of their and their library's performance. (Author)

Responses to a questionnaire exploring faculty perceptions of academic librarians on campus are analyzed in terms of faculty-librarian contacts, usefulness of librarians, importance of academic subject background, and status. Results indicate that librarians are seen as professionals with a service function rather than as full-fledged academic…

A questionnaire survey eliciting opinions of 47 university administrators (nonlibrarians) on issue of faculty status for academic librarians indicates that 23.4 percent of respondents felt that librarians were appropriately classed as faculty, while 76.6 percent believed that academic librarians were more appropriately placed in professional…

Tested the hypothesis that increasing library services would increase returns of a questionnaire generated by that library. Students and faculty were surveyed before and after new services were offered at Wharton School. Results suggest source of sponsorship should be related to user group to be surveyed to maximize return rate. (CDD)

Results of a survey to determine the quality of masters' programs, doctoral programs, and faculty contributions to the profession are reported, and it is suggested that further examination of library education programs in highly perceived schools can lead to an upgrading of present evaluative standards. Sixteen references are listed. (RAA)

Discusses the future of academic libraries from the perspective of their resources and bibliographic control, focusing on collection philosophy, book selection, the collection itself, resource sharing, adequacy of library space, preservation, new cataloging rules, a national bibliographic data base, and subject access. A need for a national…

Presents reactions of four professionals in library field to two-part article concerning future of academic librarianship. Topics covered include academic library administration, library education, current and future job skills and requirements, fundamental changes necessary before librarians can accept new responsibilities, and additional…

Networks function as change agents for libraries because they provide three critical services: research and development, capital acquisition, and technology transfer. Areas in which network participation has an impact on academic libraries include the management of change, economic and attitudinal change, and cost accountability. (Author)

Presents results of two equivalent questionnaires distributed to college faculty and students to determine if faculty expectations of student library use differed from students' perceptions of their actual use; and if expectations and use were affected by college division, student class level, or class level taught. (Author/EJS)