In July, 1974, questionnaires were mailed to 90 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries, to determine their collection development methods: the degree of structure and formalization of the process, the role of collection development offices or committees, participation in certain decisions, the form and use of policies,…

An evaluation is given of the accomplishments of the State of Oregon institutional libraries between the periods of May 2 and August 23, 1968 including recommendations for future endeavors. Early in 1968 the Assistant State Librarian conferred with institutional administrators and library Advisory Council members for Library Services and…

The 33 publications included in this annotated bibliography are intended to serve as a basic list for a small, but authoritative and balanced library. The materials included run from 1963 to 1970, and in addition to the books, a few appropriate periodicals are included. Selections were made on the basis that junior and senior high school teachers,…

In an attempt to present a variety of effective literary approaches and to facilitate an appreciation of the North Anerican Indian in the development of our civilization, this annotated list was compiled and arranged by broad cultural area classification. Some 86 citations of materials published between 1931 and 1970 are listed under the following…

This annotated bibliography on bibliotherapy is an updated version of the 1967 International Reading Association publication of the same title (RE 001 384). It contains 165 citations ranging in date from 1936 to 1970. Its subject, bibliotherapy, is based on the belief that individuals are affected by what they read and that materials selected…

This study, supported by Library Service and Construction Act Title III funds, was intended to investigate (1) the volume of library traffic between and among all Ohio campuses; (2) the kinds of libraries patronized by Ohio academic personnel; (3) the characteristics of those non-academic libraries which were patronized (or at least of those parts…

An attempt was made to assess Ohio public school libraries in terms of their facilities, equipment, materials, services, operations, and leadership. A review of the literature relevant to school library services was made. In addition, interviews were conducted with people knowledgeable in the library field. The questionnaires were sent to…

This paper attempts to provide a contextual study of CILA--Centro Interamericano de Libros Academicos--a new scheme for the distribution of scholarly books in the Americas. Because of the scheme's peculiar relevance to the needs of Canadian academic libraries, the status of Latin American studies and relevant library collections in Canada are…

This bibliography was prepared to provide assistance to library personnel developing collections responsive to the needs of those attempting to gain insight to past and current issues and problems affecting Indians and Mexican Americans. The section on Indians (2/3 of document) begins with a list of general works on myths, religions, collective…

The study finds that North Carolina is only partly prepared to take maximum advantage of the knowledge explosion which is taking place in the United States. Although the state has a great many libraries, and some very eminent ones, its library resources are still largely unrelated in a systematic way, thus making it impossible for the information…

The first lecture on some experiences in library surveys and classification concludes that reclassification or acceptance of the Library of Congress system provides an opportunity for librarians to reevaluate their organizational patterns of work, to make clear decisions about policies of work and to remove deadwood from the collections. The…

This annotated bibliography on bibliotherapy is an updated version of the 1967 International Reading Association publication of the same title. It contains 165 citations ranging in date from 1936 to 1970. Its subject, bibliotherapy, is based on the belief that individuals are affected by what they read and that materials selected especially for…

In 1971 the Board of the Midwestern Regional Library System authorized a study of the periodical collections of the major public libraries, the three universities, and one community college within the Region. It was felt that the study would have immediate implications for the Regional library's developing "Information Services Program,"…

Sixty-one children's science books are rated and reviewed by children's librarians and science specialists. Price and age level are given for each book. Included is a cumulative author-title index for Volume 9, and a short essay of the existence of sexism in children's science books. (SL)

This paper outlines process of developing self-guided, library-based materials and methods manual to complement social work research course taught at graduate and undergraduate levels. Selection of topic for research, identification of library reference resources, and development of reference material bibliography are covered. Formative evaluation…