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Direct linkJaeger, Paul T.; Gorham, Ursula; Sarin, Lindsay C.; Bertot, John Carlo – Library Quarterly, 2013
This article explores the historical relationships between libraries, policy, and politics in the United States. Far too often, policy and political discussions related to libraries have little historical context. While libraries have long viewed themselves as a pillar of democracy by supporting informed, educated, and engaged citizenry, political…
Descriptors: Libraries, Democracy, Information Technology, Public Libraries
Download full textUtah State Library Div., Salt Lake City. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. – 2002
This document presents the evaluation report for Utah's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program for 1998-2002. Part I, "Executive Summary," describes the evaluation study process and summarizes recommendations related to goals in the following areas: (1) basic library technology; (2) enhanced library technology; (3) PIONEER:…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Grants, Information Technology, Library Development
Johnson, Debra Wilcox – 2002
This report evaluates whether the Illinois State Library LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant offerings reflect the priorities established in the 5-year plan and help to meet the needs of local libraries. The first section provides a picture of LSTA in Illinois, including LSTA offerings in several categories, the distribution of grants…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Grants, Information Technology
Vermont State Dept. of Libraries, Montpelier. – 2002
This evaluation of Vermont's 5-year LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) plan begins with an overall report of results in achieving goals and objectives. This section offers an overview of Vermont's geography, population, and history and use of library services. Results are then described for each of the plan's seven goals and related…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Programs, Information Technology, Library Development
Will, Barbara – 2002
This report describes the impact of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding in California for 1997-2002 on Californians of all ages as served by their libraries of all types. The first section summarizes the results in achieving the following goals and their related objectives: (1) free and convenient access to learning and information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Information Networks, Information Technology
Bertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R. – 1997
This report discusses selected issues regarding public library Internet connectivity, costs, and use. It discusses the implications of the "1997 Public Libraries and the Internet" study and presents policy recommendations related to the study's findings. This report suggests the importance of federal policy and library management in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Costs, Data Collection
