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Sone, Akio – Library and Information Science Research, 1988
This study applied discrete choice analysis to the modeling of public library use and choice behavior. Five library use models and two library choice models were estimated from data obtained by a citizen survey in Kashiwa City, Japan. A library choice model was applied to predicting users' library choice under alternative library policies. (17…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Foreign Countries, Library Policy, Models

Colaric, Susan – North Carolina Libraries, 2003
Suggests that libraries are doing children a disservice by not providing them with a reviewed/evaluated version of the Web. Discusses children's use of the library; the nature of information on the World Wide Web; and children's information seeking skills. Describes a simple method that can be used to protect children while still protecting adult…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Children, Childrens Rights

Tinnish, Diane – Emergency Librarian, 1995
Examines literature on latchkey children and public libraries, and reviews solutions to this issue. Presents four recommendations to help public libraries clarify their role in serving latchkey children: educate personnel regarding appropriate services, develop a written policy, reevaluate programs and services, become involved in a community task…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Latchkey Children, Library Personnel, Library Policy

Walter, Virginia A. – Library Trends, 2003
Examines four significant unanswered questions related to children's and young adult services in public libraries. After reviewing the existing knowledge base that can serve as scaffolding for the needed research, the author suggests strategies for refining and implementing this research agenda. (Contains 62 references.) (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Library Development, Library Planning
Kaungamno, E. E. – 1978
This paper outlines the rationale for, and functions of, national library policies within African countries; discusses some of the issues raised concerning national library policies at the 1970 meeting at Kampala of the Experts on the National Planning of Documentation and Library Services in Africa and at other similar conferences; reviews the…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Legislation, Library Cooperation

Emergency Librarian, 1993
Presents the research finding that collection development based on sound principles can ensure both better quality materials and increased use by teachers and students. Findings suggesting that collection development should be a cooperative enterprise framed by board- and school-approved guidelines are listed. (seven references) (EA)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials

Natke, Nora Jane – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1992
Reports on a panel presentation given at the 1991 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference that discussed emerging technologies in resource sharing and document delivery. Highlights include issues to consider before implementing new technologies; managerial and policy issues; impacts on public library service; and public school library…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration, Library Automation