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Heynen, Jeffrey, Comp. – 1984
This report describes the background of the Association of Research Libraries Microform Project and summarizes results of the survey from which the database of the project's clearinghouse on the bibliographic control of microforms has been constructed. The Microform Project was established in 1981 to assist libraries, microform publishers, and the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Clearinghouses, Databases, Library Surveys
Peer reviewedMikita, Elizabeth G. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Reviews the major problems in the bibliographic control of microforms, particularly monographs in microform. The shortcomings of current practices in the cataloging of microforms are identified, and suggestions are made for the improvement of bibliographic access to these materials. Twelve reference sources are cited. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Cataloging, Library Catalogs
Baatz, Wilmer H. – 1978
The objective of this study was to determine how large research libraries perform the function of collection development. The paper describes collection development theory within the formal organizational structure of the library, identifies the actual decision points involved in selection of materials, and examines the staff and facilities…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Collections
Peer reviewedStayner, Richard A. – Library Quarterly, 1983
A model based on storage and retrieval costs that determines efficient allocation of materials to different storage regimes in academic libraries is developed. An economically rational basis for determining role of several alternative storage methods which distinguish among materials by expected level of use is offered. Nineteen references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Graphs, Higher Education
Download full textDaval, Nicola, Comp.; Feather, Celeste, Comp. – 1989
This report presents statistics on the 107 university libraries and 12 independent research libraries that were members of the ARL (Association of Research Libraries) during the 1987-88 fiscal year. Data are reported in alphabetical and rank order on collections (volumes in library, gross and net volumes added, monographs purchased, current…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Doctoral Programs, Enrollment, Foreign Countries
Bullock, Connie; And Others – 1974
Considering alternative physical formats for the public card catalogs currently used in the University of California at Los Angeles libraries, a study group at began by investigating six possibilities: 1) cards; 2) photographically-produced catalogs; 3) typeset-printed catalogs; 4) computer-produced catalogs; 5) microform or video catalogs; and 6)…
Descriptors: Book Catalogs, Cataloging, College Libraries, Costs
