The triangularly shaped library at State University College in Plattsburgh, New York, repeats the triangular shape of the campus. (MLF)

Summarizes the major themes of the conference sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Library and Information Science on the "On Line Revolution in Libraries" in November 1977. Training of librarians and users and funding of the systems are among the topics included. (MBR)

Speeches and tutorials of the ASIS Workshop "Quantifying Quality" are summarized. Topics include quantitative methods for measuring performance; queueing theory in libraries; data base value analysis; performance standards for libraries; use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences in decision making; designing optimal information access…

Discusses a "package deal" library--a prefabricated building including interior furnishing--in terms of costs, fitness for purpose, and interior design, i.e., shelving, flooring, heating, lighting, and humidity. Advantages and disadvantages of the package library are also considered. (Author/MBR)

Instant reference books were created on popular topics at the reference desk as a method of providing access to pamphlet information normally contained in an open access vertical file. Results show that the books have helped diminish losses of materials while at the same time providing easy and quick access to information. (JPF)

The need for a system that would indicate the interrelationships of materials on a specific topic and provide quick access to multimedia materials for students is discussed. (JAB)

The patent system is reviewed with emphasis on its historical development, social and economic justifications, criticisms, and variations among countries. The primary information contained in patents makes them a useful addition to library collections. Several ways to gain bibliographical and physical access to the literature are discussed. (JPF)

A journal evaluation study was conducted at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) libraries to assist in subscription renewals, collection relevance enhancement, and determination of efficient methodology. Data collection included a use study, circulation and inter-library loan statistics, core journals, questionnaires, costs,…

The author presents the reference process as viewed by several published reference interview authorities. Emphasis is on personality and communication skills rather than technical expertise. (JAB)

This article discusses one conception of how information centers can relate to the educational process. The core concept is that of the media or information professional who would be the essential ingredient of a vastly enlarged and upgraded notion of knowledge service. (Author)

This article traces the historical development of use of pictures in storytelling. Discussion focuses on scrolls and sheets used in 11th and 12th century religious ceremonies; public exhibitions of pictures in 140 B.C., picture cloths in India; Kamishibai picture cards in Japan, and picture books used in public libraries for storytelling. (JPF)

The operational costs of a large non-profit midwestern university film library are reviewed. (Author/STS)

Procedures are discussed for the creation, use, and retention of a form for interlibrary loans which meets the requirements of the new copyright laws. A facsimile of the revised interlibrary loan form is included. (MBR)

Organizational, specialized and functional library networks are described. The role of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) in planning a national network, and the network planning of the Library of Congress are outlined. (KP)

On comparing lists of titles of journals ranked by citation counting with lists of the same journals, ranked according to frequency of use, it was found that the rank order correlation between the two was low. (Author)