For centuries the university library has been looked on by both its users and its custodians as something which is inert and lifeless. Paradoxically it has also had a steady growth which has at times appeared to be uncontrollable. However, university libraries in Britain over the last two...

The loans control system used at AWRE is described in detail. Punched cards produced in the library are used as input to a computer to provide the necessary control tools: reminders, borrower, and date listings. Details are given of a method of using the computer to perform a sort in UDC number...

Details are given of a survey carried out in a large scientific special library on the comparative accuracy of the author and title information which the user brings to the catalogue. The sample was restricted to requests for book material. The results are analysed in detail and show the title...