This report reviews the status and development of audiovisual activities at the state level from 1963 to 1966 and makes recommendations for future development. A growth in total audiovisual commitment is shown in the increased activity of the State Library, including the employment of an audiovisual consultant, and the fact that more library…

An institute was conducted to introduce Western state library administrators to methods for planning staff development training. The intent was to strengthen staff development programs and to build a network of individuals interested in staff development in Western libraries. The program introduced a variety of training tools and presented a wide…

This is the fifth annual report of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS), covering the period July 1, 1975-June 30, 1976. Supporting studies described include: the role of the Library of Congress in the national network; the impact of Federal funding programs on public libraries; a national inventory of library…

This booklet presents the Texas State Library Systems Act and some supporting documents to help in the operation of a library under the Texas system. The State Library Systems Act establishes and defines the state library system, allowing for its operation and management and defining the member libraries. Information on state grants is provided,…

The growing importance of computer networking as a medium for communication and knowledge transfer suggested that the New York State Library needed a process to guide development in this emerging field. A planning process engaged more than 100 librarians and library staff, state officials, print and electronic publishers, clients, and information…

Library ananual report data for the state of South Carolina, including services and publications for 1974-75, are summarized. Tables list figures for county library construction, circulation, interlibrary loans, and state and federal expenditures; as well as income, expenditures, bookstock, and personnel for college, university, public, and…

This seventh annual report of the South Carolina State Library provides descriptions of library services and programs as well as statistical data for 1975-76. Tables list figures for county library construction, circulation, interlibrary loans, and state and Federal expenditures. Information is also provided on income, expenditures, bookstock and…

Describes statewide information automation and connectivity efforts in North Carolina. Highlights include Triangle Research Libraries Network Document Delivery System; cooperative networking projects; public library connectivity to the state library; rural access projects; community college automation; K-12 technology plans; electronic government…