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Direct linkHoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 2007
With the pileup of responsibilities that range from programming to outreach to web management, more and more librarians are finding vendor-based book selection enticing. Most librarians see vendor-based selection as an option to relieve the pressure and still provide good collections to their patrons. However, using vendors to help facilitate…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Vendors, Librarians
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 2002
The most surprising response from the "Library Journal" 2002 survey of 150 public libraries is that circulation is up after declines for the past couple of years. Budgets are holding their own, with a slight increase overall of 3%. Aggressive merchandising, promotion, and better circulation systems point to success. (AEF)
Descriptors: Advertising, Budgets, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1999
Reports the results of a survey of librarians at public libraries (PLs) that was conducted to provide details on budgets, circulation, and popular topics. Highlights include nonfiction, with the highest expenditures and circulation; local interest materials; a loss in print reference materials; and an increase in audiovisual and electronic…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Budgets, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1998
A Library Journal survey of 2000 public libraries investigated adult book expenditures and circulation. This article presents statistics on purchasing power and circulation, sources used for purchasing decisions, where books are purchased, top circulating genres, topics of increased patron and librarian interest, topics being weeded and replaced,…
Descriptors: Adults, Books, Fiction, Library Circulation
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1994
Describes how the Linda Vista branch of the San Diego Public Library (California) developed services for three Asian American constituencies--Vietnamese, Lao, and Hmong. Topics addressed include bilingual library assistants; getting to know the community; coalitions with business and religious leaders; special programming; and collection…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Branch Libraries, Community Involvement, Cultural Activities
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1993
Describes an annual forum of academic and public librarians from the United States and Mexico that discusses common interests such as resource sharing, collection development, and literacy programs and considers longer-range programs. Sidebar articles cover Spanish language publishing in the United States and an annual book fair held in Mexico for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
