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Vavrek, Bernard – Library Journal, 1990
Presents a profile of bookmobiles in rural areas, based on data from four national surveys conducted by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship between 1985 and 1987. Topics covered include equipment and related problems, collections, services, stop locations, and staff. The need for more research on the bookmobile's function is indicated.…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Library Services, Public Libraries, Research Needs
Dowlin, Kenneth E. – Library Journal, 1980
Utilization of telecommunications and computer technology to increase access to information is identified as a primary goal for public libraries. To further service in the future, libraries should consider database services, online access to library resources, online community conferencing, community databases, network resource sharing,…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Futures (of Society), Library Role, Library Services
Keenan, Stella – Library Journal, 1982
This description of experiments with the use of videotex systems in British public libraries includes activities and undertakings sponsored by the British Library Research and Development Department, commercial and public videotex services in the U.K., and videotex projects initiated by library associations such as ASLIB. (JL)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Information Services, Library Personnel, Library Research
Cohn, John M. – Library Journal, 1979
Discusses the meaning of stimulation and substitution in the context of federal aid to libraries and suggests how these uses are likely to affect library funding in the immediate future. (Author/JVP)
Descriptors: Budgets, Federal Aid, Library Administration, Library Expenditures
Rubin, Rhea Joyce; House, Connie – Library Journal, 1983
States rationale for provision of library service to jail residents and discusses services in United States institutions noting administration, staffing, funding, delivery of service, materials, programs and services, security barrier, professionalism and standards, and contracts for service. Twenty-two references and a 24-item bibliography are…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation, Financial Support, Library Administration
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses current technology for electronic publishing, including various options in desktop-based, television-based, and portable platforms, and describes the capabilities of CD-I (compact disk-interactive). Future directions for electronic publishing in the areas of networking, potential for creativity in producing multimedia versions of titles,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society)