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Garoufallou, Emmanouel; Gaitanou, Panorea – College & Research Libraries, 2021
Currently "Big Data" is an emerging field that presents several Information Technology challenges regarding the capture, storage search, structure, and visualization of this data. The real challenge for organizations is to find ways to extract value from it and provide better services to their clients. The data generated in academic and…
Descriptors: Data, Librarians, Library Role, Library Research
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Jaeger, Paul T.; Gorham, Ursula; Bertot, John Carlo; Sarin, Lindsay C. – Library Quarterly, 2013
This Libraries and Policy essay explores the interrelationships between the public library goals of supporting democracy and remaining an apolitical institution and the expectations for demonstration of value and economic contribution at a time in which public discourse emphasizes austerity from public institutions. Libraries' positions on…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Democracy, Advocacy, Library Role
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Badwal, Kiran – Commission for International Adult Education, 2016
The following paper is based on my master's degree thesis written as a graduate student at the University of Glasgow from 2014-2015 titled, "Preserving the Social Cohesiveness and Lifelong Educational Mission of Public Libraries in Times of Austerity: Assessing the Potential of the Scottish National Library Strategy through the Capabilities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Lifelong Learning, Public Libraries, Library Role
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Harding, Jane – Australian Library Journal, 2008
There has been much talk about libraries, including public libraries, being uniquely positioned to act as key agents for developing the critical skill of information literacy in their communities. Yet there is a notable lack of literature addressing information literacy and the public library, especially when compared to the volume of material on…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Library Skills
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Cassell, Kay Ann; Weibel, Kathleen – RQ, 1980
Examines current developments by public libraries in the area of services designed to meet the information needs of female clientele. (FM)
Descriptors: Females, Information Needs, Library Role, Library Services
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Rothstein, Samuel – Reference Librarian, 1989
Traces the development of reference service in American libraries during the second half of the nineteenth century and examines the evolution of reference service in the Providence Public Library. The article focuses on how the distinctive features of reference service were conceived and merged into the current concept of reference service. (43…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Role, Library Services
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Waters, Richard L. – Library Trends, 1987
Examination of the library of tomorrow speculates about the impact of changes in the functions of government, technology, demographics, lifestyle, and values on the role of the library. A facility for the contemporary public library is described that can both accommodate traditional services and respond to changes in the library's role. (17…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Library Facilities, Library Role, Public Libraries
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Baker, Sharon L.; Ruey, Ellen Dew – RQ, 1988
This study explored the relationship between expanded information and referral (I&R) services and traditional reference services in public libraries in North Carolina. Results show librarians feel I&R services should be limited to those closely related to traditional reference services. Other I&R services typically provided by social…
Descriptors: Information Services, Library Role, Library Services, Library Surveys
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Wertheimer, Leonard – Public Libraries, 1987
Provides an overview of issues relating to library services to linguistic, ethnic, and cultural minorities. Following a clarification of the terminology used, the process of immigration is addressed. The role of public libraries in this area and implications for professional associations are then discussed. Twenty-one references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Immigrants, Library Associations, Library Role, Library Services
Robinson, Wendy – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1979
Psychological and physical segregation are not conditions intrinsic to the aging process--they are created and propagated by society's response to it. Eradication or reduction of older adults' role loss, collective stereotyped treatment, and physical separation require the awareness and application of gerontological concepts in public library…
Descriptors: Activities, Library Role, Library Services, Older Adults
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
Cuban, Sondra – 2002
This study examines persistence narratives of female immigrants in three public library literacy programs. The narrative analysis method was used. Transcripts of student interviews and biographical portraits were read, and incidents, images, events, and statements concerning persistence supports and barriers, literacy, and language learning were…
Descriptors: Females, Immigrants, Library Role, Library Services
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Stave, Thomas – Library Trends, 1981
Discusses the history of the public lending right in terms of the debate between authors and librarians, factors which have influenced growth of author compensation for library lending, and its development (or status) in Scandinavia, The Netherlands, West Germany, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. Thirty-five references are listed. (CHC)
Descriptors: Authors, Compensation (Remuneration), Copyrights, Foreign Countries
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Rothstein, Samuel – Reference Librarian, 1989
Historical review covers: (1) the rise of research and research libraries, 1850-1900; (2) the genesis of reference service, 1875-95; (3) the growth of reference service in the research libraries, 1896-1916; (4) reference practices in the research libraries, 1896-1916; (5) legislative and municipal reference work, 1900-16; and (6) current trends…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Role, Library Services
Mason, Marilyn Gell – 1981
This study reviews trends in public library finance; examines recent political, economic, and technological changes; and assesses the impact of these changes on public library services. A history of the public library in America is presented, as well as an analysis of the principles of economics and public finance which reveals that current…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Information Services, Library Expenditures, Library Role
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