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Albert, Margaret C. – American Libraries, 1987
This description of a program in which public libraries serve as sites for mediation sessions discusses the advantages of mediation over judicial proceedings in resolving disputes in the neighborhood and workplace, the role of the library in this program, and the effects on the library's relationship with the community. (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Services, Library Role, Outreach Programs, Public Libraries
Kusack, James M. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1988
The first of two articles on the current state of relations between librarianship and new technologies describes recent events that signal an apparent drift toward a traditional vision of librarianship, and away from any emphasis on information technologies. (CLB)
Descriptors: Information Technology, Library Automation, Library Role, Library Science
Goulding, Mary – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Presents standards for reference services developed by the Suburban Library System (Illinois) and discusses the effects of the standards on youth services. Standards for a written reference plan, reference staff, reference sources, and evaluation are included. (11 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Children, Library Role, Library Services, Library Standards
Gold, Svea – American Libraries, 1988
Discusses the role of the librarian in child abuse prevention, including the identification of high risk situations, provision of appropriate literature and support group information, and acting as a role model. An annotated bibliography of books for children and young adults in families at risk is provided. (8 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Intervention, Library Role
Estabrook, Leigh – Library Journal, 1987
Notes that draft proposal for voluntary public library accreditation prepared by ad hoc committee is now ready for consideration by professional community. This article defines accreditation and proposes possible goals to provide a framework for discussing the pros and cons of establishing a Commission for the Accreditation of Public Libraries.…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Library Role, Library Standards
Peer reviewedMurr, Lawrence E.; Williams, James B. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses emerging roles for the library and librarian, including services in the following areas: (1) special collection management and reference; (2) information systems; (3) expert systems; (4) electronic publishing; (5) telecommunications networking; and (6) computer support. The technologies of artificial intelligence, graphic imaging,…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Librarians, Library Networks
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A task force was charged with developing a revised set of guidelines for public library service to children in Vermont. Together with the results of a survey of Vermont public libraries, the help of recommendations from other states, and the expertise of individual libraries, the task force drew up a number of guidelines. In the first section the…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Guidelines, Library Personnel, Library Role
Mika, Joseph J.; Shuman, Bruce A. – American Libraries, 1988
This fourth lesson in a continuing education course on legal issues affecting libraries and librarians discusses the library's rights and legal responsibilities in the areas of censorship and intellectual freedom, the Freedom of Information Act and patron privacy, problem patrons, and ethical considerations of library services. (14 references)…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Censorship, Ethics, Intellectual Freedom
Peer reviewedAndrews, Wayne; Nourie, Alan – Library Software Review, 1988
Discussion of the pivotal role of the library in computer integration at Illinois State University (ISU) includes (1) a profile of ISU; (2) an overview of computer planning and implementation at ISU; (3) the role of the library in enhancing computer literacy; (4) issues faced by the library; and (5) future projections. (2 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Literacy, Educational Planning, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedWaters, Richard L. – Library Trends, 1987
Examination of the library of tomorrow speculates about the impact of changes in the functions of government, technology, demographics, lifestyle, and values on the role of the library. A facility for the contemporary public library is described that can both accommodate traditional services and respond to changes in the library's role. (17…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Library Facilities, Library Role, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A.; Brownrigg, Edwin B. – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Digital technologies should be considered a method of preservation for library materials. Current conservation strategies of restoration, deacidification, and microfilming are expensive, and they limit access. Digitization offers improved access while preserving materials and reflects a change in the library role from depository of printed…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Electronic Publishing, Information Dissemination
Anderson, A. J.; And Others – Library Journal, 1987
Presentation of a scenario in which a city council imposes fees for public library services without consulting the library director or trustees is followed by three analyses of the situation, and ways in which it should be handled by the library director are suggested. (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Library Administration, Library Directors, Library Role
Peer reviewedWertheimer, Leonard – Public Libraries, 1987
Provides an overview of issues relating to library services to linguistic, ethnic, and cultural minorities. Following a clarification of the terminology used, the process of immigration is addressed. The role of public libraries in this area and implications for professional associations are then discussed. Twenty-one references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Immigrants, Library Associations, Library Role, Library Services
Towner, Lawrence W. – American Libraries, 1988
Discusses the growing problem of theft of library materials, including rare books, by both scholarly researchers and library staff. Complacence of librarians and their failure to act in the past is also discussed, as well as the effects of tightened security measures on the traditional trust between librarians and researchers. (CLB)
Descriptors: Books, Crime Prevention, Library Materials, Library Personnel
Callaghan, Linda Ward – American Libraries, 1988
Discusses the library's responsibility toward children, including the development of literacy skills, the use of public libraries by latchkey children, and increased demands for youth library services. The need for children's services now to improve the outlook for adult services later is examined, and suggestions for non-children's services…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Futures (of Society), Latchkey Children, Library Role
