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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 067 141 LI 003 888 AUTHOR Bailey, George M., Comp. TITLE Directory of Cooperative Reference Service Programs: A Preliminary Edition. INSTITUTION American Library Association, Chicago, Ill. Cooperative Reference Services Committee. PUB DATE 72 NOTE 126p.; (200 References) EDRS PRICE ME-$0.65 HC-$6.58 DESCRIPTORS Directories; *Library Cooperation; Library Programs; *Library Reference Services; Library Services ABSTRACT Cooperative library reference services are listed in this directory by state. The following information is provided for each program: name, date established, name of the administrator, list of participants, type of agreement, sources and amount of support, the services provided, publications, and where to direct inquiries. A copy of the questionnaire sent to libraries is appended. (SJ) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE DF EDUCAilDN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO- DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIG 1-4 INATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPIN IONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY N- REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDU 0 CATION POSITION OR POLICY DIRECTORY of COOPERATIVE REFERENCE SERVICE PROGRAMS: A Preliminary Edition compiled by The Cooperative Reference Services Committee Reference Services Division American Library Association 50 E. Huron Street Chicago, Illinois 60611 1972 FILMED FROM BEST AVAILABLECOPY INTRODUCTION This Directory of Cooperative Reference Service Programs has been compiled by the Cooperative Reference Services Committee of the Reference Services Division of the'American Library Association as an initial attempt to answer the need to provide basic information and sources of additional information about such programs. The pro- ject received the approval not only of the Board of Directors of the Reference Services Division, but also the encouragement of several Executive Secretaries of other ALA divisions. Most of the information was collected during the year 1970/71 by contacting the state librarians or equivalent officers of the var- ious states. In some cases, the questionnaires were forwarded to ad- ministrators of programs other than those administered by the states. After collecting the data, the project was delayed because it appeared that the information might become available in other sources. However, this was not the case and a decision was made at the Midwinter, 1972, meeting to proceed with publication. The list is arranged alphabetically by state and then by the name of the cooperative activity. In an effort to make the entries more con- sistent, some information has been rearranged or deleted. However, most of the information has been used as provided in the completed question- naire. A copy of the form letter and questionnaire is attached as an appendix. The Chairman wishes to thank Ruth White and Andrew Hansen, Executive Secretaries of the Reference Services Division and the following members of the Cooperative Reference Services Committee who have assisted with the compilation of the directory: Mrs. Mildred A. Barrett Mary T. Janowski Mrs. Evelyn P. Benton Philip B. Gerrard Mary Ann Duggan David McKay Mrs. Sylvia G. Faibisoff Mrs. Adelle J. McMillan Phoebe F. Hayes Arthur H. Miller F. Joan Kirwin Mrs. Rita L. Paddock George M. Bailey has served as Chairman of the Committee and has assumed major responsibility for the directory. Any errors or additions should be sent to the Chairman, Cooperative Reference Services Committee, Reference Services Division, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611. The Committee members plan to begin the compilation of current in- formation for the publication of a more complete directory during the next year. -1- 2 STATE Alaska NAME Library Network - Communication and Interloans ESTABLISHED Being established ADMINISTRATOR PARTICIPANTS University of Alaska, Community Colleges, Alaska State Library, others not yet determined for Telex AGREEMENT SOURCES OF SUPPORT : State, federal, may include local AMOUNT OF SUPPORT : SERVICES Information, subject requests, materials, quick reference, research, bibliographies, communication by telex PUBLICATIONS INQUIRIES Alaska State Library Pouch G Juneau, Alaska 99801 STATE Arizona NAME CHAIN (Channeled Arizona Information Network) ESTABLISHED 1969-70 ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Marguerite B. Cooley, Director Arizona Department Library Archives PARTICIPANTS Library Extension Service, University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix Public Library, Tucson Public Library, Yuma and Yavapi County Libraries, Tombstone Regional Library, Winslow Libraries AGREEMENT : Informal SOURCES OF SUPPORT : State, federal, membership AMOUNT OF SUPPORT : $9500 TWX + $1500 Bib Center (Does not include staff time and materials) SERVICES Information, subject requests, materials, quick reference, research, bibliographies PUBLICATIONS Intermountain Union List of Serials. Part 1. Periodicals Arizona State Library Association, Tempe, Arizona 1969. 793 p. INQUIRIES Mrs. Kay Allard, Projects Consultant Library Extension Service Arizona Department Library Archives 13 South 17th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007 STATE Arkansas NAME LSCA III, Interlibrary Cooperation ESTABLISHED July 1967 ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Karl Neal, Librarian & Executive Secretary Arkansas Library Commission PARTICIPANTS Public libraries, College and University and Special libraries AGREEMENT SOURCES OF SUPPORT State, federal, local AMOUNT OF SUPPORT $41,581 local; $41,581 federal; $10,000 Estimated State Administration SERVICES Information, subject requests, materials, quick- referencE research (limited), bibliographies (limited), WATS PUBLICATIONS Arkansas Libraries, Winter 1969. Page 20 Arkansas Libraries, Spring 1969. Page 20 INQUIRIES Arkansas Library Commission 506-1/2 Center Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 -4- 5 STATE California NAME Bay Area Reference Center (BARC) ESTABLISHED June 1967 ADMINISTRATOR PARTICIPANTS North Bay Cooperative Library System, San Francisco Public Library System AGREEMENT Contract SOURCES OF SUPPORT LSCA AMOUNT OF SUPPORT SERVICES Information, subject requests, materials, quick reference, research, bibliographies. Third-level back-up reference service to 16 North Bay California libraries, four levels of service--community area, research, referral.Network of telephone, mail, teletype, facsimile transmission PUBLICATIONS SYNERGY. Bay Area Reference Center. San Francisco Public Library. Published since December 1967--bimonthly INQUIRIES Mr. John Anderson, City Librarian San Francisco Public Library Civic Center San Francisco, California 94102 -5- STATE California NAME Information Center for Southern California Libraries (INFO) ESTABLISHED January 1971 ADMINISTRATOR Ernest Siegel, President PARTICIPANTS Claremont Colleges; Francis Bacon Library, California State Division of Highways; Litton Industries; Lockheed California Company; Long Beach Public Library, Los Angeles Public Library; Los Angeles County Public Library; Lybrand, Ross Bros, and Montgomery; Metro- politan Cooperative Library System; Pasadena College Library; Pepperdine University; Price, Waterhouse; San Diego Cooperative Library System; University of California at L.A.; N.C.R. Electronics Division, Aerospace Corporation; City of Orange Public Library; California State College at Los Angeles. AGREEMENT SOURCES OF SUPPORT : Membership Fee AMOUNT OF SUPPORT : $5,000 SERVICES Information,-1acation of information PUBLICATIONS : Published INFO Newsletter (irregular) INQUIRIES Mr. Ernest Siegel President, INFO Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles, California 90017 -6- STATE California NAME Mountain-Valley Library System Information and Communications Network ESTABLISHED June 1968 ADMINISTRATOR PARTICIPANTS Mountain-Valley Library System AGREEMENT Contract SOURCES OF SUPPORT LSCA (State and Local) AMOUNT OF SUPPORT SERVICES Information, subject requests, materials, quick reference, research, bibliographies. Expanded reference service through utilization of teletype, delivery service, strengthened resources and personnel PUBLICATIONS Monthly newsletter, workshop compilations, bibliographies INQUIRIES -7- STATE California NAME San Joaquin Valley Library System Information Service ESTABLISHED May 15, 1960 ADMINISTRATOR PARTICIPANTS. Coalinga Unified School District, Fresno County Library, Hanford Public Library, Kings County Library, Madera County Library, Tulare County Library, Tulare Public Library AGREEMENT Contract SOURCES OF SUPPORT : LSCA for first 3 years, currently state and local support MOUNT OF SUPPORT SERVICES Information, subject requests, materials, quick reference research, bibliographies PUBLICATIONS Reilly, Alice Fields. "California Demonstrated Success.' Library Journal, April 1964 Reilly, Alice Fields. "San Joaquin Valley System, Cooperative Reference Service, A Case Study." Referenc' Quarterly, Winter 1966 News and Clues (bulletin, monthly), HELP (bulletin, montl INQUIRIES Mrs. Alice F. Reilly, County Librarian Fresno County Library 2420 Mariposa Street Fresno, California 93721 STATE California NAME Serra Library System Systemwide Reference Center ESTABLISHED June 1968 ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Barbara Anderson, Reference Center Coordinator PARTICIPANTS Serra Library System AGREEMENT Contract SOURCES OF SUPPORT LSCA AMOUNT OF SUPPORT SERVICES Information, subject requests, materials, quick reference, research, bibliographies PUBLICATIONS Stevenson, Grace Thomas..A Proposed Plan for Reference Services for San Diego and Inmerial Counties.1969. The