In order to find out what librarians and newsmen think about the basic content and usual quality of the library publicity program, and how there views differ, the author surveyed a group of public libraries, newspapers, and radio and television stations in Ohio, soliciting opinions on what Ohio public libraries are doing, and how well, in the…

With Project Aurora, the Elyria, Ohio, Public Library tested an alternative form of library extension, as possibly more effective and economical than a branch or bookmobile. Between July 1970 and June 1972, four nonprofessional library representatives made monthly visits to homes, to provide books, to stimulate interest in the library, and to…

The study of the effect of a new bookmobile on circulation and public use should give public libraries some data on which to base a decision about purchasing a new bookmobile or adding bookmobile services. Bookmobile circulation data and patron data was collected during June, July, and August of 1994 from the Holmes County (Ohio) District Public…

The Ohio State Library developed a TWX Interlibrary Loan (TWXIL) pilot project in 1971 in order to: (1) produce information that would be helpful in the design and operation of a reference and information network, and (2) produce improvements in library services and sharing of existing resources through the strengthening and limited extension of…

The goals of Project Outreach were: to place library materials in agencies throughout the county; to offer film programs, filmstrip presentations, and talks; to continue cooperative ventures in the use of braille and talking books; to continue to utilize tape cassettes; to provide materials to handicapped persons; to make available large print…

Volume 1 presents a summary of the methodology, problems, and recommendations of seven projects demonstrating the coordination of public library with public schools services for disadvantaged adults. The summary covers personnel (clients, orientation of undereducated adults to library services, readers' profiles, library cards, and advisory…