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Palmer, Joseph W. – 1979
A survey of the ownership and use of experimental films by 22 libraries in New York State concludes that the keys to increased access and use of these films are substantial state or regional backup collections available at low or no cost to individual systems; provision of promotional and educational materials to advertise these works to patrons…
Descriptors: Films, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Materials
Warner, Alice Sizer; Eddison, Elizabeth – 1974
In order to help support basic library services and to reach out to the larger community with expanded library services, the Howland Library Trustee Board asked Warner-Eddison Associates, as consultants, to make recommendations regarding a program of volunteer participation in the library's operations. Their study resulted in suggestions that…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Guidelines, Job Analysis, Library Circulation
Curtis, Ruth V. – 1978
These guidelines for developing and maintaining a library in a resident nursing home, for use by either staff members or volunteers, recommend an individual survey of each resident as a way of determining reading preferences and deciding what materials should be ordered. Other areas examined are the location of the library, including space and…
Descriptors: Guides, Information Sources, Institutional Libraries, Library Acquisition
Nassau Library System, Garden City, NY. – 1974
At the request of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, the Nassau Library System conducted a comprehensive survey of the library's operations and facilities. Information was gathered from relevant documents, interviews with the director and staff, and community surveys. Conclusions were drawn about the state of the library and 13 major…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Facility Utilization Research, Library Circulation, Library Collections
Nassau Library System, Garden City, NY. – 1975
In the fall of 1974, the Nassau County Library System conducted a study of the New Hyde Park Public Library at the request of that library's directing board. Relevant documents and statistics were reviewed, building usage was studied, and the library staff and community organizations were questioned. The library was analyzed in terms of the…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Facility Utilization Research, Library Circulation, Library Collections
Nassau Library System, Garden City, NY. – 1975
Situated in the Manor Oaks Elementary School, the Hillside Public Library (HPL) serves as a joint school and public library. At the request of its board of trustees, a comprehensive survey of HPL operations was conducted by the Nassau County Library System. This report presents the findings of this survey, which are to be used in future planning.…
Descriptors: Facility Utilization Research, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Expenditures