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Novotny, Eric, Comp. – SPEC Kit, 2002
This SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) Kit presents the results of a survey of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries designed to document how ARL member libraries are collecting, using, and modifying their data on reference service transactions. A total of 74 of 124 ARL member libraries responded to the survey. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries
Ronan, Jana, Comp.; Turner, Carol, Comp. – SPEC Kit, 2002
This SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) Kit presents the results of a survey of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries designed to gather data on chat reference service. A total of 66 of 124 ARL member libraries responded to the survey. A copy of the questionnaire with tabulated results is presented. Representative…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
The Bookmark, 1983
Thirteen articles comprise this issue on reference and information services: (1) "Librarianship as Information Resources Management," by Bettina H. Wolff; (2) one librarian's views on misinformation, disinformation, and information overload, by Murray Bob; (3-6) descriptions of reference and information services at the John Jay College…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adolescents, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers
Goetsch, Lori, Comp. – SPEC Kit, 1999
The goals of this SPEC Kit were to report on the extent to which ARL (Association of Research Libraries) libraries provide electronic reference services and to offer a snapshot of the types of users reached, questions received, policies established, data-gathering techniques utilized, and innovations implemented. The first section of the kit…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Centennial State Libraries, 1999
This annual report from the Colorado State Library describes highlights of developments that took place in the past year. Discussion includes Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administration; school library media development; programs to promote library literacy and diversity; the State Publications Library; StateLINC distribution program…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Development, Library Funding, Library Materials

Carter, Tom; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1995
Three articles examine the effects technology is having on academic library reference services and bibliographic instruction. Highlights include discussions of current and future reference librarian roles, specifically the "human touch" aspect of reference; and examples of reference services undergoing technological advancement and those that have…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Human Relations

Huang, Samuel T., Ed.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1993
Twelve articles describe the impact of library technologies on reference services. Staff training, the academic librarian as teacher and information provider, decision-making models for planning reference services, patron database access options, management of reference services, systemwide electronic access, and the electronic library are among…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education
Dillon, Dennis; Rockman, Ilene F.; Valauskas, Edward J.; Haycock, Ken; Mallette, Michelle; Olsen, Anne; Relyea, Harold C.; Oakley, Robert L. – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2002
These five reports discuss electronic books; the Internet speed and digital reference; Internet publishing from the perspectives of libraries, publishers, authors, and scholars; a cross-cultural comparison of intellectual freedom in the United States and Canada; dissemination of government information; and the implications of technology for…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Copyrights, Court Litigation, Cross Cultural Studies
Minkel, Walter; Milliot, Jim – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2003
Includes three articles: one reviews top stories from "Library Journal" regarding budget problems, salaries and recruitment, privacy, legal issues, virtual reference, electronic books, distance education, special libraries, and scholarly innovation; one discusses school library issues, including layoffs, Internet concerns, and…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Copyrights, Distance Education, Electronic Libraries
Olson, Georgine N., Ed.; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1991
This issue presents 42 articles that provide an overview of current reference services in all types of libraries in Illinois. Highlights include designing reference areas; policies and manuals; the reference interview; reference tools; automated databases; resource sharing; services to youth; services to special populations; and reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Childrens Libraries, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Bookmark, 1991
The 29 articles in this theme issue of "The Bookmark" focus on various aspects of school library media programs. The articles are as follows: (1) "School Library Media Program Connections for Learning" (Betty J. Morris); (2) "Humanity and Technology in the School of the Future" (Michael V. McGill); (3) "Community…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
Bourdon, Cathleen – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2002
This bibliography for materials helpful to librarians includes works relating to administration and personnel; bibliographic instruction; information literacy; cataloging and classification; children's and adolescent services and materials; collection development; copyright; distance education; electronic libraries; evaluation; fund raising;…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annual Reports, Cataloging, Childrens Libraries
Bourdon, Cathleen – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 2003
This selective bibliography is organized by subject headings that include administration and personnel; bibliographic instruction/information literacy; cataloging and classification; children's and young adults; collection development; copyright; customer service; distance education; electronic libraries; evaluation of library services; fund…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annual Reports, Cataloging, Childrens Libraries