The overall purpose of this study (comprised in volumes 1 through 8) was to provide the National Center for Educational Communication and others with similar functions conceptual-theoretical tools for dissemination and utilization of knowledge. Varied methods included reviewing related literature, consulting theorists in this problem area, writing…

The developmental process and rapid growth of a library create various problems which surround the services offered to patrons. The library should possess accurate information concerning all aspects of its operation and be aware of its measure of usefulness, thus necessitating periodic re-appraisal of the existing situation and assessing questions…

It is the plan of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science that the user of information will be the beneficiary of all its work. Thus, in order to gain a better understanding of the user's needs for information, the Commission developed a series of regional hearings. The regional hearings are to: (1) provide an opportunity for…

It is the plan of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science that the user of information will be the beneficiary of all its work. Thus, in order to gain a better understanding of the user's needs for information, the Commission developed a series of regional hearings. The regional hearings are to: (1) provide an opportunity for…

The hypothesis that there exists a strong linear relation between reference service and library use was strongly supported by data from Northern Illinois University Library. Hourly counts of people using the reference room, total number of direction and location questions asked, and total number of reference questions asked were randomly sampled.…

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness and use of a free educational resource, the ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NEWSLETTER. Four issues ranging in dates from Fall 1973 to Fall 1976 were selected for review. Data were gathered from elementary school teachers over a three year period of time. The analysis indicated teachers were using…

Explains the practical journal usage technique currently being employed at the Case Western Reserve University Libraries, showing how a stable segregation of used and unused volumes and titles is possible. A method for rating the relative liability of the unused titles is provided. (JD)

A summary of use of DDC in U.S. and Canadian libraries shows that 85 percent of all libraries use DDC; of these, 75 percent use the most recent full or abridged edition. Divisions needing revision are listed and discussed. Librarians want continuous revision but they do not want numerical designation meanings changed. (Author/MBR)

Research concerned with the teacher's ability to retrieve and use materials available through the school library media center has been done using tests of traditional library skills and audiovisual skills. A new instrument which measures all facets of library media competence in terms of all media formats is presented. (Author)

Examines the hypothesis that citation patterns parallel readership patterns in sociology. A stratified random sample of sociologists was asked to record the social science journals they regularly read; these journals were ranked by frequency and then compared to Baughman's list of the most frequently cited journals. (Author)

Analysis of circulation records for maps at a university library show that borrowers are widely distributed throughout many departments of the university, with heaviest use by graduate students for research purposes. Geographical emphasis is on the local area and aerial photographs and topographic maps are the most popular types. (Author)

This is the first update of the bibliography on online information retrieval that was published as a supplement to Vol. 1 of this journal. Entries are divided into seven sections; within each section, they are listed alphabetically by author. Permuted titled (KWIC) and author indexes are included. (Author/JPF)

This article examines library use studies as the most valid measure of any item's worth to a library or information system: use remains the primary criterion for retention. It is essential that libraries differentiate in their statements of institutional goals between archival and library/information system responsibility. (Author/AWP)

Responses to a questionnaire are presented investigating dental care habits and opinions of Yale University enrollees, their use of available community facilities, potential use of a dental program at the Yale Health Plan, and the most acceptable method of paying for care. (MJB)