An examination of 20 library network terminations reveals five major reasons for termination: lack of adequate funding, absorption by larger networks, loosely structured governance, partial termination of services, and networks programmed for short durations. Two tables present survey data. (RAA)

THIS REPORT PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAMS PROPOSED IN "LIBRARIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF NEW JERSEY," BY LOWELL A. MARTIN AND MARY V. GAVER (NEW JERSEY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER, 1964.) RECOMMENDATIONS COVER (1) INTERLIBRARY COOPERATION ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN AMONG AREA…

In response to the increased need for libraries to automate their systems and to share their resources, this bibliography lists some 150 annotated citations, most of which are drawn from the ERIC system, concentrating on library networks. Entries are not categorized. (EMH)

The task of the working party was to analyze how a scheme for the establishment of a public lending right might be devised in practical terms. It did not consider whether or not such a scheme should be introduced, nor what effect it might have on the finances of the library services or authors concerned. This report: establishes the nature of the…

The cost value of the library collection at the Del Mar College Library at Corpus Christi, Texas was assessed for insurance purposes. Included are cost-per-item and processing cost figures and estimated replacement cost of the card catalog. (WH)

Nine hundred and fifty-four references to articles on cooperative and centralized acquisitions, cataloging and processing, covering the period from 1850 to 1968, are included in this bibliography. Subject elements of the bibliography by the approximate date of appearance are: (1) Cooperative cataloging--1850-; (2) Centralized cataloging (Library…

The system, designed as a result of this study provides for a separate collection of government publications, with a single country-based notation scheme which makes it possible to display the publications on the shelves in a manner conducive to browsing. The document code number not only establishes the shelf position of each publication but…

The Workshop for Library Consultants was prompted by the serious need of training for performance of consultant services. Four areas were chosen as a framework for participation: recognition of common problems, assimilation of materials, development of background preparation and planned performance of individual service. The four work sessions…

This bibliography was designed to assist librarians and junior college administrators in the establishment of new junior college libraries and in the improvement of library facilities, resources, procedures, and services in existing institutions. The materials have been selected for colleges with projected enrollments of 1,000 students and…

A study was done at the Purdue University Libraries to identify publishers of interest to Purdue, to characterize the subject areas by type of publisher after library selection, and to evaluate the performance of commercial and university presses. The majority of the document consists of tabular compilations of the data collected in the study. The…

Questionnaires were sent to over 600 libraries requesting information on problems encountered and solutions arrived at in implementing computer-based systems. The responses--containing a statement of the problem, its cause, and solution--make up the bulk of this document. Most of the problems cited can be tied to the following features of library…

A number of important factors require Stanford University to review the progress and future implications of technological innovations in the library for the community of scholars which it serves. These factors include: The general economic climate of the University in 1971 and in the immediate years ahead; The problem of future funding of the…

The major objective of Project LEEDS (Library Exemplary Elementary Demonstration of Springfield) was to provide a visitation program emphasizing a demonstration of excellent service to the school district. The project had three components: (1) the library program was integrated into the educational program by providing librarians in every school,…

The IFLA Annual 1970 is divided into two sections. Section one is the IFLA General Council Proceedings and contains: (1) the Opening Plenary Session; (2) the Plenary Session on the theme "Libraries as a Force in Education;" (3) the Plenary Session on the theme "Lenin and Libraries;" and (4) the reports on activities, meetings in Moscow, and…

The paper covers two main themes. The first theme considers what should be done about branch libraries, in the rapidly changing conditions of today, for the greater efficiency and economy of library service. The author suggests that there are too many small branch libraries in the towns and cities in England. The author recommends that the library…