Report on 35th annual survey of placements and salaries of recent graduates of ALA-accredited schools provides data on 1985 graduates. Highlights include data on placement and salaries by type of library and by region, special placements, and comparisons of salaries by type of library and U.S. and Canadian placements. (EM)

Describes a national survey aimed at defining effectiveness for public libraries that asked 7 constituent groups (library managers, staff, trustees, users, friends of the library, local officials, and community leaders) to rate the importance of 61 effectiveness indicators. The complex and multidimensional nature of the results is discussed and…

Presents results of survey conducted in April 1982 of 100 U.S. public libraries and library systems to gather information on microcomputers for public use. Types of microcomputers, purchase of equipment, level of use and restrictions, training, and problems and benefits are discussed. Nine references are listed. (EJS)

Examines correctness of answers received to reference questions in Maryland public libraries and investigates three categories of variables that might affect that correctness: resources (number of volumes, subscriptions, staff, setting); demand (contact, busyness); and behaviors (negotiation of inquiry, interest in question, comfort with question,…

The information about current criteria for selecting a new library staff members presented was obtained from a questionnaire mailed in June 1972 to personnel officers of 181 large public and academic libraries in the United States. (Author/NH)

A statistical report on 218 public library building projects completed in the USA during the year ending June 30, 1978. Data details on 218 projects are listed in the two tables; nine libraries occupying newly leased space during the year are listed in a third table, but data totals for the leased space are not included in the summary…

Presents results of a telephone survey of 30 librarians from rural Pennsylvanian public libraries conducted by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship at Clarion State College, Pennsylvania. Average population served, hours of service, book collection size, and questions asked are noted. Seven references are cited. (EJS)

Discusses the current shortage of library science faculty members and reports the results of a survey of library school faculty that was conducted to document the need for replacement faculty. Topics discussed include age, predicted retirement patterns, tenure, length of time teaching, salaries, and effects on the library profession. (nine…

Presents information obtained from a 1981-82 questionnaire survey of 487 graduate librarians. Highlights include an alternative career profile, differential between salaries of librarians working in libraries and librarians working in nontraditional information jobs, placement routes, and the value of a library degree in career placement. (EJS)

Reports results of survey of 21 smaller to medium-sized (50,000-200,000 volumes) libraries which was conducted to determine factors used to make selection decisions in purchase of automated turnkey systems from established vendors. Factors examined include costs, software, hardware, and vendors for parts A (actual experience) and B (hypothetical…

This audio market survey explored the increase in the purchasing of spoken word audio books by libraries and consumers. The report identifies the vendors and users of the audio books, and discusses the merits of abridged versus unabridged audio books. It is predicted that the market for audio books will continue to grow. (MAB)

A survey of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) information in libraries measured scope of information, scope of reference and referral patterns, and librarians' opinions on the adequacy of AIDS information relative to patron needs and community education. Librarians should take an active role in developing collections and networks about…

Describes the results of a study of academic libraries that was conducted to determine what influences users when choosing an online database to search. Highlights include quality content; intuitive interfaces; convenient access; recommendations from library instruction or instructors; and the availability of full text. (LRW)