The purpose of this study was to gather five categories of data on acquisitions librarians in academic libraries: which libraries employ them; their managerial status; their goals; the satisfaction they derive from their work and positions; and their influence on library policies. Two surveys, "Role of the Acquisitions Librarian in University and…

Designed to establish a framework for current and future documentation of FM radio in institutions of higher education, this study examined the state of noncommercial FM radio stations affiliated with colleges and universities. Topics investigated included: (1) basic descriptions of institutions housing noncommercial radio stations; (2) operating…

To examine the state of college- and university-affiliated noncommercial FM radio, a survey was conducted of all college and university stations nationwide which were identifiable through the 1982 Broadcasting Yearbook (N=670). The questionnaire requested information concerning demographics, funding, organization and structure, personnel,…

This statistical report presents three tables of preliminary data on national public school enrollment and staff for the 1986-87 school year. Counts of students, teachers, staff, and student/teacher ratios are set forth for each state, the District of Columbia and the nation as a whole. For eight states not submitting information by May 15, 1987,…

This statistical report presents three tables of final data on national public school student membership, instructional staff, and support staff for the 1986-87 school year. The fall 1986 counts of students, teachers, and student/teacher ratios are set forth for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia reporting as of August 15, 1987.…