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Peer reviewedBeckman, Margaret – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discusses ways to decrease costs when planning the design of a new library or an addition that also considers future needs. Topics discussed include space allocation considerations for the collection, users, and staff; entrances and exits; structural loading; building configuration; information technology considerations; and staff willingness to…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Building Design, Cost Effectiveness, Facility Expansion
Peer reviewedBell, Colleen; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1991
Presents the first Canadian periodical price index, which covers foreign and domestic periodicals from 1989 to 1991. Prices by subject categories and by country of publication are presented, use of the price index for library collection planning and budget planning is discussed, and projected increases are described. (12 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Cost Indexes, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Intellectual Disciplines
Peer reviewedVenkateswarlu, Tadiboyina – Canadian Library Journal, 1991
Presents the results of a survey of Canadian academic libraries that was conducted to determine areas of needed research in light of changes in technology and user needs. Suggestions for research included collection development, automation and user access, government role, copyright, serials price increases, and library administrators' attitudes…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Administrator Attitudes, Copyrights
