Examines special library facilities, noting impact of organizational structure, and discusses the concept of information resources management in this context. Development of online and telecommunications systems, corporate and government campuses, and special library systems are identified as reasons for growth of special libraries. Furniture and…

Publications dealing with all aspects of libraries in Germany, published since 1967, are reviewed. (77 references) (SJ)

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.…

The author reports upon her assignment as consultant during the construction of the new library for the international school in Islamabad, West Pakistan. (SJ)

The lack of library support in Egypt has resulted in a current state of near bankruptcy. (NH)

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

Some avenues of relief to the book space problem via in-house practices are presented in this paper, all of which have been attempted in some library at some time, but they are only stop-gap measures. The only permanent solution is construction of additional space. (NH)

A critique of the new Goddard Library at Clark University (Worcester, Massachusetts). (JB)

A suggestion that the solution to today's high construction costs for library buildings is through systems building, the key to which is dimensional coordination - relating all the elements that go to make up a building in such a way that the parts will fit together with little or no alteration at the construction site. A supplementary…

A statistical report on the 298 public library building projects completed in the year ending June 30, 1969. (Author)

This article is a report of a survey of the libraries of member colleges of the United Negro College Fund to determine the extent to which the libraries met the Association of College and Research Libraries Standards for College Libraries. (RJ)

The Robert Hutchings Goddard Library of Clark University is designed to provide fixed functions rather than interchangeable space with two separate but dependable structures. It conceals a three-story "box of books and provides 137,000 square feet of reading, study, and book-stack space. (WM)

Describes the structure, accomplishments, and future prospects of a program begun in 1976 by six Catholic libraries in the Greater Cincinnati area to engage in cooperative sharing of backruns of selected religious periodicals. (Author/JL)

Suggests ways to use library buildings and space to attract users and to showcase collections and services. Ideas for a marketing strategy using windows, promenades and walkways, the entrance of lobby, and the interior are offered. Increasing use by making libraries a place for fun and entertainment is also recommended. (MES)