Interim Study Committee on Library Issues: Final Report.

The Interim Study Committee on Library Issues was directed to study all aspects of public libraries, and review the space and document security problems of the state archives. The "Introduction and Reasons for Study" section highlights the Committee's 1993 findings and recommendation; 1994 goals; and conditions at the state archives. The next section, "Summary of Work Program," covers the topics reviewed at each of the five committee meetings in 1994 as well as one subcommittee meeting. The "Summary of Testimony" section discusses the state archives; library governance; the role of libraries in an era of technological change; library standards; access to/funding of public libraries; and Indiana Library Federation (ILF) recommendations. The final section, "Committee Findings and Recommendations," summarizes its findings and recommends actions regarding public library governance, access, standards, funding, and the state archives. The Interim Study Committee membership roster and a witness list are also provided. (MAS)