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Peer reviewedDurrance, Joan C.; Fisher, Karen E. – Library Trends, 2003
Examines what differences libraries and librarians make, primarily from the perspective of geographical communities. States reasons why this is an essential research issue and describes contributions of current public library planning tools to the determination of impact. Examines the framework that is essential for the intellectual development of…
Descriptors: Information Scientists, Librarians, Library Development, Library Planning
Peer reviewedDougherty, Richard M.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1989
An article originally published in 1973 discusses the increasingly difficult role of the university library director and identifies factors contributing to the declining status of that position. Recommendations for ameliorating the problem are offered. The introduction discusses the applicability of the article to the current situation of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Problems, Administrator Effectiveness, Budgeting
Peer reviewedBuckland, Michael K. – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Examines the foundations of academic librarianship in terms of the ends and means of library services, recognition of the difference between them, exploration of the quality of library services, and development and refinement of descriptions of these concerns. The impact of information technologies on these areas is discussed. (17 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Electronic Publishing, Guidelines
Barron, Daniel D. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1991
Discusses the National Goals for Education and suggests a need for an increase in the quantity and quality of research by school library media professionals. Cooperation between media specialists, teachers, and principals is discussed; and resources to help planning programs that will meet the national goals are described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Planning
Peer reviewedHacken, Richard D. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Compares, contrasts, and critiques predictions that have been made about the future of research libraries, focusing on the impact of technology on the library's role and users' needs. The discussion includes models for the adaptation of new technologies that may assist in library planning and change. (38 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Bibliographic Databases, Futures (of Society)
Moul, Richard H. – 1988
Focusing on the point of contrast between the library, whose primary role is the preservation of knowledge, and other dimensions of an information society where knowledge has become increasingly fragmented and exteriorized, this paper begins by defining leadership and reviewing various meanings assigned to the term "discourse." Several…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Influences, Discourse Analysis, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedVelho Lopes, Roseanne R. – Information Development, 1992
Discusses the development of reference services in developing countries and describes some of the functions of libraries and information services. Topics discussed include meeting users' needs; criteria for the planning and organization of services; and technology, including electronic dictionaries, computerized community information files,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Criteria, Developing Nations
