The author reports upon her assignment as consultant during the construction of the new library for the international school in Islamabad, West Pakistan. (SJ)

During the past two decades publishers generally discovered the library market and came to realize its importance and potential. (Author)

Questionnaires completed by library catalog users revealed that catalogs are more widely used in academic libraries than in public libraries, especially at the county level. Guidance in use of the catalog by librarians promotes use by library patrons. Reasons for non-use and methods of using the catalog were surveyed. (4 references) (SJ)

This article discusses some of the problems likely to be experienced by university libraries over the next decade in the provision of books for undergraduate reading. It examines the reasons for having short loan collections and describes the administration of such a collection. (6 references) (Author)

The results of a survey of sample business libraries show only a small precentage using proof slips for selection. Advantages and disadvantages in the use of proof slips, problems with traditional selection media, the use of non-library specialists, and foreign materials in U.S. business libraries are also analyzed. (6 references) (Author/NH)

This brief introduction by Herman Liebaers, president of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), sets the stage for this issue's topic of librarianship overseas. (MF)

The strengthening of a link between public and school libraries is at the heart of the program in West Sussex. (Author)

The first proposals for serious research at Lancaster were made some six years ago: the intention was to investigate the real needs of the library users and the best ways of meeting these needs. This article summarizes past, present and possible future activities in this field. (Author/NH)

The newly independent countries of Africa are about to make a significant contribution to international library development. The route suggested by Unesco is the planning of the totality of library services within the context of national development. (8 references) (Author/MM)

A random sampling of library technician graduates in the United States, demonstrated that graduates of library technician programs benefit in salary during their first year of employment by approximately $1,250. (11 references) (Author/AB)

The variable" loan and duplication policy which was developed is described and also the considerable impact of implementation. The work is presented as a case study in library O.R. The great importance of analyzing the structure of problems is stressed and the nature and usefulness of models is described. (9 references) (Author/NH)