Data from a survey of the teaching faculty at three academic institutions show that, of four variables that affect their perceptions and use of their libraries (institutional affiliation, subject area, academic rank, and length of time at institution), length of time proved most often statistically significant. (Author)

Discusses the evaluation process for school media programs: (1) what is evaluation, (2) why evaluate, and (3) how to evaluate. (Author)

Reviews research findings on the effects of user fees in online searching, and concludes that charging does discourage use of computerized retrieval systems. It is recommended that alternatives to direct user fees be sought whenever possible. (SW)

Reviews the history of the federal depository library program, noting the legislation that determined the present system of libraries. Two important developments are described--the format change of the Monthly Catalog and the GPO (Government Printing Office) micropublishing program--and future plans are revealed. (JD)

An energy-efficient library in New Rochelle (New York) incorporates part of an old garage. The new library was developed closely with a master plan to become the central focus and cultural center intended to encourage revitalization of the decaying downtown. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the findings of a survey of 100 librarians in English public libraries. A look at five factors which influence career development--career length, desire for promotion, present status and salary, qualifications, and climate of employment--suggests that women have a small chance of getting senior public library posts. (JD)

Describes the importance of the school market to book publishers, supported by statistics and survey results. (Author/CMV)

Describes the background and outcome of a court case testing the right of a high school committee to bar an anthology from the school library. (CMV)

Discusses the importance of interviewing all personnel involved in media services and curriculum for effective education. (Author)

Surveys library construction during 1979 through statistical tables and photographs. Costs, volumes, and funding are listed by state for new buildings and additions/remodelings/renovations. Also represented in tables are public libraries in Canada, leased public library space, and a six-year cost summary. (SW)

This article examines some dimensions affecting governance of the nation and the conduct of its institutions. These include equalization of educational opportunity, development of research methodologies aimed at analyses of public policy-making, and accountability for public funding. (Author/MBR)

The relationship between elementary and secondary education and the public library throughout the nation's history are reviewed through educational historians' writings. It is noted that libraries, like schools, were not above political, class, religious, and cultural conflicts. (Author/MBR)

Trends examined include an early period of conservatism followed by an innovative period, the advent and implications of paperbacks, micropublishing, hardcover reprints, the small press movement, self-publishing and fine printing, and the effects of these trends on libraries and their development. (MBR)

Presents the scope and developmental guidelines for reference and information services in libraries and information centers that have been adopted by the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association. Services, resources, environment, personnel, evaluation, and ethics of service are the areas covered. Included is a…

Describes a structured role-play session for a university library staff in the context of human relations training. The role play stimulated discussion and a greater awareness of communication barriers. (Author)