Describes the Library Space Utilization (LSU) methodology, which demonstrates that significant information about the functional requirements of a library can be measured and displayed in a quantitative and graphic form. It measures "spatial" relationships between selected functional divisions; it also determines how many people--staff…

Briefly summarizes topics discussed at the annual conference of the Canadian Library Association, including the goals and objectives of the organization, the findings of a commission which examined the decision making processes of the association, and the establishment of a task force to review association publications. (CLB)

These guidelines for upgrading a local online library system, cover: (1) technical considerations; (2) management issues; (3) planning, including profiling, data file conversion, consideration of add-on programs, and user interface; (4) training; and (5) the conversions process. A sidebar provides data about conversion at the Health Sciences…

Report on a conference of state agency library directors aimed at upgrading management abilities, planning and evaluation. (KP)

This article relates the history, organization and activities of the East African Library Association whose membership is primarily from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. This is the second of five articles on international library associations. (19 References) (DH)

Construction costs are up, but the number of libraries built has dropped below last year's figures - two of the findings of this, the seventh, survey. The analysis of libraries is broken down into: additions and renovations, undergraduate libraries, professional libraries, general academic libraries, and libraries not previously reported.…

An argument is presented in favor of finding new methods of measuring-evaluating-library performance. (3 references) (SM)

This is the 14th annual study of the cost of American periodicals and serial services arranged by subject headings. (Author/DH)

New light on a confused subject, taken from data gathered from practicing architects in 24 states. (Author)

Discusses planning "future of the catalog" decisions given AACR2 and suggests that courses of action for small libraries may be developed through self-study and by reference to a list of 11 resources. (RAA)

Describes the activities at the annual meeting of the Medical Library Association, including adoption of a strategic plan for the association and discussions of access to health care information, the impact of information technologies, and medical ethics. (CLB)

The Chula Vista Public Library exemplifies the success of the completely planned library, with each and every element specified before construction begins. In contrast, the Penrose Library at the University of Denver is a triumph of a diametrically different approach: phased construction. (Author)

The statistics on 143 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during FY73 are reported. The names of the architects used on the projects are listed. (Author/SM)

In spite of careful selection of a furnishings contractor, a library may find itself with an empty building as dedication day approaches. What can be done to prevent this from happening and what can be done if precautions fail are discussed. (DH)

The fourth annual statistical survey of the year's work in college and university library architecture. (Author)