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Moon, Eric; And Others – Library Journal, 1993
Contains reprints of three articles: (1) "Our Commission, Our Omissions" (Eric Moon), published in 1984, discusses the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science; (2) "Some Popular Objections to Public Libraries" (William Poole), published in 1876, addresses taxes and quality of books; and (3) "Readers and…
Descriptors: Library Extension, Library History, Library Services, Public Libraries
Ballard, Thomas – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the effectiveness of nonbook activities as a public service or in support for other services in the public library, and describes the programing activities of the Logan Square branch of the Chicago Public Library. Ten references are listed. (CHC)
Descriptors: Costs, Library Circulation, Library Extension, Library Role

Sisco, Burton R.; Whitson, Donna L. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1990
Public libraries have always served as partners in adult education through many formal and informal programs and activities. One example, the Intermountain Community Learning and Information Services project, creates a network linking rural populations with library, information, and educational services in the mountain states. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Information Services, Institutional Mission
Christou, Corilee; Dyal, Donald – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1988
The first of two articles describes the steps in marketing a special library including analyzing the present situation; developing an action plan; suggested tools or activities; and evaluation. The second article discusses ways of promoting public and academic libraries on radio or through public service announcements, news stories, and/or talk…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Centers, Library Extension
Philip, John J. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
The bookmobile remains a feasible service option for both rural and urban libraries with about 1,000 currently in service nationwide. However, there is a growing need for professional attention to areas such as purchasing, evaluating, automating, and delivering bookmobile services. (LAE)
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Evaluation Methods, Library Automation, Library Extension
Murphy, Kurt R. – Library Administration & Management, 1991
Examines the role of marketing in the management of libraries. The role of public relations (PR) in the total marketing concept is discussed, surveys that have explored PR efforts in academic and public libraries are described, and changes affecting libraries that marketing efforts could help to manage are discussed. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Higher Education, Library Administration
Naismith, Rachael – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Examines the role of the public library in providing outreach services to migrant farm workers, citing experiences of three public library systems in the areas of information and referral, bookmobiles, and funding. Physical and psychological inaccessibility are discussed. Three references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Financial Support, Library Extension, Library Role
Bookmark, 1992
This issue contains 21 articles discussing library-sponsored literacy programs, tutoring and programming techniques, and state and national efforts. The articles include: (1) "Beyond Decoding: Literacy and Libraries--Introduction" (Amy Spaulding); (2) "Libraries: Natural Centers for Literacy" (Jacqueline Cook); (3) "Kids…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students, Learning Resources Centers, Library Extension
Miller, Jean E.; And Others – Book Report, 1985
This five article section addresses the public relations program in the school library. Topics covered include a public relations philosophy; reaching full creative potential; public relations ideas aimed at students, teachers, administrators, the school board, and community; the power of a positive attitude; and school and public library…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers

Krieg-Sigman, Kelly – Library Trends, 1995
Effective promotion and communication of public library services is essential. The following questions are examined: (1) Why promote? (2) What should be promoted? (3) How much promotion/communication needs to be done? (4) What is the best way to promote/communicate? and (5) What are some of the potential pitfalls? Thomas Smith's "Hints to…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Advertising, Community Satisfaction, Evaluation Criteria

Summers, F. William – Public Libraries, 1993
Examines the view that a mix of services would increase the value of the public library to the community. Several services, including services to business and industry, local and state governments, youth, and nonprofit and social-issue agencies are proposed, and their potential impact is discussed. (Contains five references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Business, Change Strategies, Industry, Library Extension

Chao, Sheau-yueh J. – Public Libraries, 1993
Describes the history and development of the Queens Borough (New York) Public Library's New Americans Program that was designed to meet the needs of a culturally and linguistically diverse community. Highlights include outreach services, language classes, collection building, and examples of specific programs for Hispanic, Chinese, and Korean…
Descriptors: Chinese Americans, Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), Hispanic Americans
Anderson, William; Zharkov, D. S. – 1981
The first of two papers presents suggestions on library services for the deaf by a British university lecturer, and the second provides an enumeration of Russian achievements in providing the blind with books. Based on an outline of the personal and social implications of deafness and unawareness of the deaf on the part of libraries and the…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Braille, Foreign Countries, Hearing Impairments
Quezada, Shelley – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Provides an overview of this special issue of Wilson Library Bulletin on library services to a growing racially and ethnically diverse population. Highlights include nationwide responses from professional associations and government agencies; reaching community libraries; making library activities accessible to underserved populations; and the…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Ethnic Groups, Library Extension
Saint Paul Citizens Task Force for the Library, Minn. – 1981
This report by the City of Saint Paul's Citizens Task Force for the Library presents a documented written program of recommendations for growth and change for the next five years based on the results of three sub-studies: (1) a 'Community Analysis,' an in-depth study of the library-related needs of the Saint Paul community; (2) a self-study of the…
Descriptors: Community Study, Institutional Evaluation, Library Administration, Library Automation
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