A recent study says that the state hasn't been giving public library systems enough money, that system development has lacked coordination and system planning falls far short of the mark, that interlibrary loan and reference service take too much time and are too costly, and that system personnel need more training. (Author/PF)

This report, which investigates turnaround time for interlibrary loans, presents a 1-month study of the interlibrary loan (ILL) process operating in the Western Slope areas of Colorado during 1980. It comprises introductory material presenting the importance, scope and limitations of the study, problem statement, hypothesis and term definitions; a…

This annual report highlights services to the blind and physically handicapped, progress in library automation and interlibrary cooperation, administration of state aid and funding from the Library Services and Construction Act, library development-planning and research, public library income, public information, continuing education, and other…

This study provides data on the relative effectiveness of library service to the blind and physically handicapped in two adjoining metropolitan counties in Michigan. Oakland County is served by a subregional program located in a local public library while Macomb County is served by the more remote Michigan Regional Library for the Blind and…

Because of the low density of its population and subsequent low property tax support, library service in Oklahoma is based on the multicounty library operating as a single unit. With the help of federal funds, such units now cover one-third of the state and 60 percent of its population utilizing branch libraries and bookmobile service. Service to…

This study was conducted to explore possibilities for cooperative library activities in the 36 county region of the Abilene Major Resource System which has the Abilene Public Library as the Major Resource Center. The report begins with a consideration of the region as an environment for public library service, followed by a detailed assessment of…

The comprehensive 5-year program for the enhancement of library services in New York State which is described (1) provides a benchmark for the continuing planning, development, and evaluation of state library services; (2) summarizes the objectives, policies, and programs undertaken for the improvement of those services; (3) serves as a guide to…

This report describes a comprehensive five-year program for the enhancement of library services in New York State, one which (1) provides a benchmark for the continuing planning, development, and evaluation of state library services; (2) summarizes the objectives, policies, and programs undertaken for the improvement of those services; (3) serves…

Statistical data on Georgia public libraries are provided in tables covering regional and large county library systems, audiovisual materials, audiovisual expenditures, analysis of federal funds received, and Title II construction. Data on the services of the state agency are given for technical services, reader services, large group loans, state…

Changes and revisions in the original "Long Range Plan for Library Development in Oregon, with Five Year Action Plan" (1972) became necessary because of cuts in the Federal Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) budget. Some programs have been curtailed, and changes have been made in the structure of library funding and grants.…

This annual report on the role of the federal Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funds in improving Michigan library services presents district-by-district summaries of the state's 1996 LSCA grant program and demonstrates how federal funds have supported a wide range of projects. Grant awards are listed by library in each district, under…

This annual report on the comprehensive 5-year program for the enhancement of library services in New York State (1) provides a benchmark for the continuing planning, development, and evaluation of state library services; (2) summarizes the objectives, policies, and programs undertaken for the improvement of those services; (3) serves as a guide…

The Washington Library Network is developing a computer assisted bibliographic system to speed and expand library operations throughout the state. Features include Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) format with all content designators, subject and name authority files, sorting by Library of Congress rules, and stringent quality control. Future…

A review and analysis of the North Dakota State Library program evaluates strengths and weaknesses and makes some recommendations for future action. The review includes the history and role of the North Dakota State Library Commission as well as discussions of the state library's purposes, services, publications, resources, and lending policy. Use…

This directory provides information about various types of Michigan libraries. The directory is divided into 14 sections: (1) "Alphabetical List of Public and Branch Libraries Whose Names do Not Indicate Their Location"; (2) "Public and Branch Libraries"; (3) "Library Cooperatives"; (4) "Academic Libraries";…