Describes the background, goals, methods, and results of a needs assessment study at the New York Public Library. This structured, phased self-examination was designed to form a consensus about the institution's long term needs and priorities. (CLB)

This article explores ways in which library and computing scientists can cooperate to serve social science users by blending the unique talents and traditions that each has to offer. (Author)

This article provides an overview of the 676 page report entitled A Study of Resources and Major Subject Holdings Available in U. S. Federal Libraries Maintaining Extensive or Unique Collections of Research Materials." the report is available, and is cited in Research in Education (RIE) under LI 002 141. (MF).

The paper reviews the research on design and operation of research libraries sponsored by the Purdue University Libraries and the Purdue School of Industrial Engineering. The use of mathematical models in library operations research is discussed. Among the mathematical methods discussed are marginal analysis or cost minimization, computer…

Collection development practices at the Center for Business Research (CBR), C. W. Post Center, Long Island University are enumerated in three areas: time (a tripartite system involving three librarians); treasure (financial resources); and talent (professional networking). A 60-item annotated bibliography of collection development tools and 11…