Most frequently requested are budget guides, analyses of the libraries' real needs, model budgets for the Board to consider, guidance in how to secure adequate support, and advice on budget justifications to be presented by the library to the appropriating body. A special effort is made to develop strong core collections at all outlets. Other detailed studies are made of buildings equipment, personnel, and library management. In all cases, minimum acceptable standards and the need for long-range planning are stressed. The System provides Field Consultancy for member libraries.
Professional librarians are available when a library has a problem or question.
It is the consultants's job to see that the library gets the information that it needs. Each member library is furnished with a directory and may call System headquarters on library business at no cost to itself.