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Download full textIffland, Carol D., Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1985
These articles provide testimony in support of youth services which have been and continue to be a vital part of public library service in Illinois. Organized around the symbol of a mighty oak tree, the articles are divided into three sections: (1) The Trunk--based on strong roots with the past, standards, goals, and objectives are formulated; (2)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Childrens Literature, Computers
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
Knoblauch, Mark; LaRue, James – Illinois Libraries, 1987
Two articles explore the process of budgeting for library technical services and the impact of automation on this process in terms of equipment expenditures. The second article describes the retrenchment and fund raising activities of a public library in financial difficulty and their effects on future plans for the library. (CLB)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Financial Problems, Library Administration, Library Automation
Pride, Linda K. – Illinois Libraries, 1988
This discussion of the role of the public library youth services manager emphasizes the importance of personnel management skills, and notes the need for attention to personnel management in library education. (10 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Education, Personnel Management, Public Libraries
Miller, Rachel M. – Illinois Libraries, 1988
If the youth services department is to receive its fair share of staff, equipment, respect, and funding, the youth services librarian must learn to express needs to the library director in terms of statistics, goals and objectives, and budget. (MES)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Library Administration, Library Planning, Organizational Communication
Kaspik, Arlene M. – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Suggests factors to be considered in planning a youth services department: (1) the public served; (2) kinds of materials included in the collection; (3) kinds of equipment available; (4) commitment to public service; (5) amenities for public comfort; (6) needs of library staff; and (7) integration of youth services into total library service. (MES)
Descriptors: Construction Programs, Guidelines, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Faklis, Ruth – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Describes the responsibilities and recommended qualifications of a youth services department head. The importance of attention to statistics and library policy is emphasized. (MES)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Library Administration, Library Policy, Occupational Information
Libbey, Maurice C., Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1985
The 20 articles in this issue of Illinois Libraries were written by practicing technical services librarians, library educators, and former librarians now involved in commercial enterprise. The articles are: (1) "The Development of Library Education in Illinois" (Anne V. J. Wendler); (2) "Financial Management in Acquisitions: Things…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Higher Education, Information Scientists, Librarians
Simon, Mary Manz – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Examines the implications for children's library services of changes in family life and structure over the past 10 years. Library clientele, materials, hours, location, interior design, and services offered are discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: Children, Family Life, Library Facilities, Library Services
Edgar, Jim; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1986
Presents papers from Illinois State Library and Shawnee Library System's "Libraries on the MOVE" conference focusing on how libraries can impact economic/cultural climate of an area. Topics addressed included information services of rural libraries; marketing; rural library development; library law; information access; interagency…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Information Technology, Library Role
Bekiares, Susan E. – Illinois Libraries, 1987
Describes the problems encountered by a depository library in the acquisition of government publications, provides a listing of sources of government publications, and suggests strategies for the acquisition of documents. (CLB)
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Information Dissemination, Library Acquisition
Kurtz, Winifred M. – Illinois Libraries, 1988
This description of the renovation of the youth services department of a public library covers planning, implementation, and such considerations as furniture delivery, utility lines, and publicity. Several recommendations for libraries considering major changes are offered, and one reference is listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Facility Improvement, Library Planning, Public Libraries
Obert, Beverly – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Describes steps taken to improve usage of a public library young adult collection: (1) a survey of students' reading interests and needs; (2) analysis of the collection; (3) comparison of survey results with the collection; and (4) selection of additional titles. An annotated bibliography, the questionnaire, and survey results are appended. (11…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Data Analysis, Library Collection Development
Dequin, Henry C.; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1986
Articles in this theme issue focus on young adults and genealogy, music videos, public access microcomputer software selection, literature for and about Black adolescents, library services to reluctant readers, booktalks, historical fiction, the role of young adult services librarians, and the need for adolescents to find their roots through…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Computer Software, Genealogy
Kaspik, Arlene M. – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Presents ideas for public library family programs and discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of including parents in the programs. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Services, Parent Participation, Public Libraries, Story Reading
