The findings and recommendations of a needs assessment study of Oklahoma libraries are presented, with recommendations focusing on public libraries. (School, academic, and special libraries also participated in this survey.) Included are: (1) the methodology; (2) an historical development of Oklahoma libraries; (3) the essential elements of…

This guide from the Public Libraries Association (PLA) describes a planning process to be used by individual library systems to establish their own standards appropriate to local conditions and needs; design strategies to reach those needs; and inaugurate a planning cycle that involves continuous monitoring of progress and regular adjustment of…

Discussion of resistance to technological changes in libraries focuses on a study conducted at Algoma University College (Canada) to determine library users' reactions to the online catalog. The coexistence of traditional card catalogs and online catalogs is discussed, and the importance of the role public service staff play is emphasized. (nine…