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Lushington, Nolan – Library Trends, 1987
Draws some initial connections between library performance measures and library space planning and collection management. Output measure surveys are suggested for establishing hierarchies of use and appropriate design of environments for housing the collection. Four references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Building Design, Evaluation Criteria, Facility Planning, Facility Utilization Research

Fisher, William; Matarazzo, James M. – Library Trends, 1993
Explores recent developments and future prospects in the area of professional development for special librarians and information service professionals. Formal education and continuing education programs are discussed; activities of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) are described; several case studies are reviewed; and the SLA's graduate…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Corporate Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education

Cram, Laura – Library Trends, 1995
For libraries to succeed, a clear understanding of what services are in demand is necessary. The SWOT analysis technique for evaluating an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats is examined, and barriers to effective diagnosis are discussed. (AEF)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Information Services, Evaluation Methods, Identification