During summer and fall quarters, 1972, Southern Illinois University Library Map Room circulated 2,721 maps and aerial photos to 223 borrowers. The circulation rates are analyzed in terms of academic status, department, purpose, area, subject, and form. (Author/CH)

The title National Library'' means different things in different countries. It can encompass parliamentary libraries, public libraries, special interest libraries (museums, etc.), and reference and lending libraries. (DH)

This article is a summation of several university and university library publications. Subjects covered are automation, university reform and the library, librarians, and the future of university libraries. (6 references) (DH)

The concept of cable as a conduit for all telecommunications, especially how it would help library networking, is discussed. Specific studies which have been conducted are described. Discussion by panel members followed. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through LI 503082 and LI 503084.) (3 references) (SM)

The conclusion contains reports of discussions from the four groups which make up participant types: (a) those having no cable, (b) those having old cable systems, (c) those negotiating for cable, and (d) those having cable but no programs. (Other conference materials are LI 503071 through LI 503083.) (Author/SM)

The recent experiences of the Ohio College Library Center's computer-based cataloging system illustrate how the computer can facilitate interlibrary cooperation. The paper also presents some of the difficult organizational problems which must be coped with in developing a computer-based cooperative system. (6 references) (Author/DH)

Reviews the problems regarding quality selection of library materials in black studies. (DM)

Librarians have an alternative to providing library services with their own resources. The alternative is to purchase these services from outside contractors. The library manager must carefully consider several service and economic factors along with the range of available services. (7 references) (Author/DH)

Libraries today operate on the assumption that they are a necessary and viable social institution with a long life expectancy. However, labor productivity, automation levels, and costs are not in line with todays economic requirements. Competing information services may replace libraries by the turn of the century. (DH)

The trend toward extensive computerization of the processes of research libraries is indicated as excessive, uncritical and inefficient. (JN)

Study halls in dormitories and classroom buildings could make room in the library for students who need its books and reference services. (IR)

Presents overview of the growth of librarianship in Brazil, noting types of libraries, library services, the cultural center concept, automation, interlibrary loan, library networks, and special programs for the library profession. (EJS)

Describes the services of the General Theological Library in Boston, Massachusetts, a nondenominational, ecumenical institution which provides mail order circulation of religious books for clients throughout the United States. (Author/JL)

Presents results of survey of 52 public libraries designed to determine which circulation and overdues activities affected overdue rate. Tables summarize findings on mean overdues rate, and effects of charging fines, restricting borrowing privileges, loan period, renewing books, notices sent, telephoning, court cases, population serviced, and…

Examines the literature of administration of library technical services from both a library and a management approach, and describes some of the activities of management sections of various library organizations. There are 27 references. (RAA)