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Hernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Library Journal, 1988
Discusses issues relating to the U.S. Government Printing Office Depository Library Program (DLP) to refute claims that the DLP is a costly and ineffective provider of government information. Access to information, costs, benefits, federal information policy, and the role of the private sector are addressed. Suggestions for improving the system…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Costs, Depository Libraries, Government Publications
Shafer, Rita – Library Journal, 1987
Describes the activities at the annual meeting of the Medical Library Association, including adoption of a strategic plan for the association and discussions of access to health care information, the impact of information technologies, and medical ethics. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Technology, Long Range Planning, Medical Libraries
Schuman, Patricia Glass – Library Journal, 1987
Three beliefs about library networks are discussed and shown to be myths: i.e., networks save money, blur the lines between technical and public services, and, by breaking down barriers between libraries, will move the profession from a philosophy of ownership to one of access. (EM)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Library Automation, Library Networks
Avallone, Susan – Library Journal, 1987
Briefly summarizes topics discussed within the theme of global information access at the annual conference of the Special Libraries Association, including information policy in foreign countries, copyright laws, the impact of library automation on access to information, and findings of a task force on the value of the information professional.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Dwyer, James R. – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the flaws in online catalogs that lead to ineffective library use, including confusing subject access, outmoded classification systems, lack of authority control, split files and closed catalogs, lack of both menu and command modes, and lack of circulation information. Recommendations are made for improving library catalogs. (EM)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Library Catalogs, Library Standards
Hoduski, Bernadine Abbott – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the final report of the American Library Association's Commission on Freedom and Equality of Access to Information, which addresses such issues as telecommunications, access to electronic and government information, preservation, illiteracy, censorship, copyright, libel, postal rates, and the future role of libraries in providing access…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Depository Libraries, Electronic Publishing
Andrus, Kay L. – Library Journal, 1987
Describes activities by the American Bar Association and other groups aimed at educating the public about their legal rights and responsibilities, including informational pamphlets and brochures issued by state bar associations. These public service information pamphlets are listed by state and the address of each state's bar association is…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Citizenship Education, Information Dissemination, Law Related Education
Rochell, Carlton C. – Library Journal, 1987
Describes the growth and linkage of computer and communication technologies in academic libraries, and suggests that librarians should assume a militant role in dealing with information issues, including: the library's role in relation to the individual scholar and the university's information environment; costs and budgets; and information as a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Mansfield, Meribah – Library Journal, 1997
Examines the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) which provides access to the state's public library resources; federal, state, and regional information resources; and other electronic information resources. Describes OPLIN's role in Ohio, hardware and services provided, mission, origin, funding, staff training, databases, future plans…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Libraries
Gough, Cal; Greenblatt, Ellen – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses library services to gay and lesbian patrons. Topics addressed include heterosexist prejudices; information needs of gay and lesbian patrons; censorship; inadequate indexing of lesbian and gay materials; inappropriate subject headings; reviews of pertinent materials; interlibrary loan; and services to children and young adults. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Adolescents, Bias