This manual presents information, policies, and practices regarding the administrative organization and management of the New York State Education Department. Each unit of the department is briefly described and its policies and practices outlined. Forms with which department employees should be familiar are included along with names of staff…

Two articles discuss the management of space in library facilities. The first focuses on three general aspects of space management: how to organize for space management; necessary data collection; and human factors. The second article focuses specifically on space requirements for library technical processes. (CLB)

The evolution of scholarly publishing is a good illustration of recent changes in technology. Many organizations are developing and operating electronic publishing systems that will change the way scholars, scientists, and technical professionals access information. Scholars obtain access to periodical literature in their fields through journal…