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Appleman, Merrie – 1984
Although originally compiled and published for the California Library Telecommunications Project (an analysis of the telecommunications needs and opportunities for the California State Library on behalf of the state's 169 public libraries), this report also cites examples of, and proposes options for, electronic text use in public libraries…
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Higher Education, Information Networks
Horner, Margaret L.; And Others – 1987
Designed for the staff of the Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL), this manual provides guidance for the provision of a variety of activities and services common to public libraries. Detailed procedures are included for specific activities organized under the broad headings of Collection, Registration, Circulation, Publicity, Interlibrary Loan,…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Catalogs, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Amdursky, Saul J. – Library Journal, 1985
Discusses the installation of a communication satellite dish at the Bloomington Public Library (Illinois). Highlights include rationale for the purchase, uses of teleconferencing, technical questions, interference and licensing, locating the dish, selecting a vendor, equipment and installation, publicity and use of the dish, and plans for the…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Continuing Education, Educational Television, Electronic Equipment
Mann, Thomas W., Jr.; And Others – 1986
Results of this survey of 26 public and academic libraries of national stature show that the country's major libraries are fully committed to automating their library operations. Major findings of the survey show that: (1) all libraries surveyed are involved in automation; (2) all libraries surveyed have automated their catalogs and bibliographic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Higher Education
Peer reviewedShirk, Gary M. – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Reports results of survey of methods used by 77 North American academic and public libraries to finance implementation of new technologies, replace equipment and furniture, and renovate buildings. Financing methods used, frequency of use, choice, and range of methods are discussed. Eight references and list of survey participants are appended.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Facility Improvement, Financial Support, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBoss, Richard W.; Espo, Hal – Library Hi Tech, 1987
The recent history of facsimile use in libraries is described, including detailed reports of its use and usefulness at specific libraries. Three major issues to be addressed in deciding to adopt telefacsimile for document delivery (need, copy quality, and cost) are explored. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Electronic Equipment
Dewe, Michael – 1995
Now that fewer libraries are being built, it is particularly important to maximize space in the buildings available, and to ensure that library plans are determined by the needs of users. This book introduces the concept of space as a resource available to the library manager, along with stock, staff, and finance, which need managing in the same…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Children, Childrens Libraries
