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THE FEDS IN THE LIFE OF THE LIBRARY
The role of the federal government in the development of the nation's libraries has been the subject of passionate debate for over 30 years. The debate is heating up once again as…
LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT, REPUBLICAN STYLE
Thomas AlrutzIn this, the closing year of its tenure, the Reagan Administration seems to have moved slightly forward from its advocacy of zero funding for libraries. On April 18, 1988…
IN THE NEWS
Bernard MargolisBudgetary Standards for University Libraries. Hearings were held during the ALA Annual Conference on a proposed draft for “Standards for University Libraries.” Of particular…
DEFINING A FEDERAL ROLE FOR LIBRARIES:: The Library Improvement Act
Ronald PrestonIn the history of federal programs for libraries — from their conception in the 1930s through their inception in the '50s until now — the consistency of issues and controversies…
COST FINDING: A Step‐by‐Step Guide
Michael VinsonHow much does it actually cost to order a book? What impact, if any, would a vendor plan have on library expenses? And what difference would it make to budget planning to have…
BASIC BUDGET PRIMER:: Choosing the Best Budget for Your Library
Barry DevlinThe literature on budget preparation is almost redundant in pointing out that librarians insist on sticking with the line‐item format despite evidence that it is the least…
USING THE ANNUAL REPORT:: The Louisiana Example
Carolyn LandryHow valuable are statistical reports to libraries? They can be very useful tools, creating a common frame of reference for library managers and trustees. They can help them gauge…
VIEWPOINT: LIBRARY ASSOCIATION EXECS NEED BETTER BENEFITS
Jean T. KreamerSince librarians understand what it means to have a job devalued, to suffer from salary and other inequities, we would not expect them to inflict similar inequities on those whom…
COSTS, COSTS, COST … GIVE ME A BREAK!: A Brief Bibliography
Sherman HayesThe proliferation of articles in library literature about costs, cost studies, and the concepts of analysis and accounting is a positive sign of activity in the cost‐competitive…
TAPPING INTO LOCAL GRANTS
Gail McGovernMany grant proposals requesting federal or state dollars would fare better by targeting local sources. Why? Local funding sources have more commitment to the success of a local…
A SPREADSHEET PROGRAM THAT CHALLENGES LOTUS
Philip M. ClarkThe producers of Quattro, a relatively new spreadsheet program from Borland International, have obviously set their sights on Lotus 1–2–3, the industry leader; Quattro offers full…
DECODING CORPORATE BOND LISTINGS
Gloria DinermanYou have bought your investments. You are relatively confident that your choices were the best buys at the time you made your purchase. You set up your goals for the long and…
SQUEEZING DOLLARS FROM ENERGY COSTS
Joseph EisnerFor libraries, reducing operating costs is rarely a simple matter. Increases in expenses typically outpace inflation—a phenomenon common to institutions throughout the service…
ELECTRONIC INFORMATION: Storage, Communication, and Access
Malcolm GetzA user of information has three strategies for capturing, storing, and accessing information in electronic form: a personal collection, a local library, or a remote service. Each…
AFTER THE FALL — INVESTING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
Virginia ButterworthFor the past two years, this column has concerned itself with descriptions of specific types of investments and their suitability for various individual situations. Now that all…
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