College and Research Libraries E?uc~tion · Department, Victor Reuther F1les. A further, though somewhat less disturb- ing, problem exists with. the tendency to designate a manuscript accession as an in- dividual's papers merely because . that indi- vidual happened to collect the material. Thus, the Jean Gould "Papers" consist of "12 letters and part of another from Eugene Debs to C. W. Ervin." Although attention to the problems de- scribed in this review would undoubtedly make the next edition of the Wayne State Guide more useful, nothing said here should discourage purchase of the publica- tion .. The importance of Wayne's collections alone would insure it a place on the shelves of every major research library even if the guide were not the useful finding tool it is. Given the enormous difficulties inherent in the production of such finding aids, the edi- tor is to be congratulated on the generally high quality of his product. Many more venerable institutions will envy its appear- ance, and scholars will find it a useful intro- duction to Wayne's collections especially when used in conjunction with the re- pository's occasional newsletter.-Richard Strassberg, Labor-Management Documenta- tion Center, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Studies in Library Management, volume two. Edited by Gileon Holroyd. Ham- den, Conn.: Linnet Books and Clive Bingley, 1975. 167p. $10.00. (ISBN 0-208-01357-1) Library management is an important aspect of librarianship, and this series will help shed light on present and future prob- lems. This volume is divided in two major sections: management theory and tech- niques in the first; and nonprint materials, public relations, decentralization, and edu- cation· in the second. D. J. Foskett writes about "General Sys- tems Theory and Organization" in which he attempts to cover the field in too little space. He does let the reader know this is not a simple subject and that it will require some digging to gain understanding. A. Gil- christ in "Consultancy, Systems Engineer- ing and Libraries" points out that in the systems approach and in consultancy one Recent Publications I 335 should take the large view, determine the problem ( s), and identify all the factors in- volved-especially the human-in order to arrive at solutions . . J. Cloke's "Some Management Tech- niques, in a London Library" lists ways one can gain ideas and identify trends through principles of investigation, organization and method questions, and operational research techniques. All are useful to management but are not a substitute. A number of · charts are appended which would have been han- dier in the text. The last essay in the first section is W. Y. A1ms' "Operational Research in Libraries" where it is pointed out that when more than common sense in the decision process is needed one can utilize mathematical models to simulate a system. The second part begins with C. Ma.guire and M. Track's "The Impact of Non-Print Materials on Library Administration," which indicates that the library's role is a confusing one; however, since humans per- ceive in numerous ways, many material for- mats are needed to meet needs and serve individuals fully. B. U sherwood in "Library Public Relations: An Introduction" states the library must become knowledgeable about all people in its service area and about itself. Then the library should take every opportunity to tell its story through the many internal and external communica- tion channels available. R. Emery discusses "Some Human Problems of Decentraliza- tion," pointing out that while geographic distances may cause problems, poor admin- istrative practices certainly will. Good com- munications, clear statements of purposes, and procedures are a necessity. R. D. Stueart in "Education for Library Administrators" provides a summation. So- cial, educational, and technological ad- vances are transforming libraries into com- plex organizations with many new prob- lems. The librarian's job is becoming . so in- tricate that job experience is not enough. Systems analysis, statistics, and manage- ment courses are needed in library educa- tion plus an effort to keep up afterwards. This volume will give librarians everywhere food for thought.-]. Wayne Baker, Library Director, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio.