This kit on the systems functions in Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member institutions contains 10 source documents from ARL libraries and a summary of data from a 1976 survey on the organization, staffing, and operation of library systems functions. Source documents include: (1) "Library Systems Office Annual Report, 1974-75" (University of California at Berkeley); (2) "Inventory of Computer Based and Systems Oriented Projects" (Columbia University); (3) "Libraries and Audiovisual Center Cost Allocation Study" (Purdue University); (4) "Systems Office Annual Report, 1976-77" (Yale University); (5) "Cost of Engineering Library Card Catalog Creation, Derivation of Costs for Retrospective Conversions of Catalog Records Using OCLC Input Methods" (University of Nebraska, Lincoln); (6) "Preliminary Thoughts on Automation" (University of Nebraska Libraries); and (7) the following position descriptions--"Senior Electronic Data Processing Systems Analyst" (University of California at Santa Barbara); "Head, Systems Planning and Development" (University of Alberta); "Senior Programmer/Analyst, Programmer/Analyst, and Library Systems Manager" (University of Massachusetts); and "Department Head, Post Catalog" (Temple University). A concise summary of systems functions focuses on the current role and utilization of systems analysis in academic libraries; the contributions systems activities have made to library operations; the organization of the systems function; and future needs and considerations in this area. (THC)