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Gillespie, Susan; Hayden, Trudy – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1985
Describes the background, goals, methods, and results of a needs assessment study at the New York Public Library. This structured, phased self-examination was designed to form a consensus about the institution's long term needs and priorities. (CLB)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Library Planning, Library Research
Summers, F. William – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1985
Describes the use of library surveys as a tool for library planning in the United States from the late 19th century to the present. Different eras of library planning in the United States are identified, and the weaknesses and strengths of the survey method are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Federal Government, Government Role, Library Planning, Library Research
Reid, Richard C. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1983
Collection development practices at the Center for Business Research (CBR), C. W. Post Center, Long Island University are enumerated in three areas: time (a tripartite system involving three librarians); treasure (financial resources); and talent (professional networking). A 60-item annotated bibliography of collection development tools and 11…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Business, Case Studies, College Libraries
