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Direct linkHuwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2010
The rapidly evolving digital world inspires much use of nautical terminology: (1) navigation; (2) discovery; (3) the voyage; and (4) the new terrain at the end of the journey. Considering how quickly new technologies are arriving on smartphones, the nautical adventure is continuing at an increased pace. Innovations in basic library services follow…
Descriptors: Community Development, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Public Libraries
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1997
Profiles Dorothy M. Schirtzinger, library director at the Lee County Library System (LCLS) in Fort Myers, Florida. Discusses her education and early jobs; mentors; the educational mission of the library; increases and developments in staff, branches, budget, and in-library and outreach programs; automation; federal funding; and future plans. (AEF)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Development, Library Directors, Library Funding
LaRue, James; LaRue, Suzanne – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Discusses reasons for home schooling and suggests ways that libraries can respond to home schoolers. Concerns about academic performance and socialization of home-schooled children are also discussed, and library services are suggested. Such services include community outreach programs, tours, sponsoring workshops, and collection development…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Home Schooling
Lenox, Mary F. – Illinois Libraries, 1993
Discussion of the projected growth in ethnic and racial minority groups focuses on diversity in libraries and suggests strategies for assessing current library practices and planning for the future. Topics addressed include leadership, including goals, objectives, and policies; staff development; and program development, including outreach…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Leadership, Library Collection Development
Dempsey, Mary A. – Illinois Libraries, 1998
Explores the continuing role of the public library in society, discussing the mission of the library (highlights the Chicago Public Library's new mission statement), funding collections and buildings, technology, capital improvements, challenges to intellectual freedom, librarian education, library outreach, and private-sector partnerships. (PEN)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Futures (of Society), Intellectual Freedom, Librarians
Johnson, Jean, Ed. – 1983
With the concerns of off-campus students and faculty in mind, the Wyoming Academic Deans Council sponsored a conference to examine the issues of library services to these populations. Personnel from the Wyoming State Library and several public libraries also attended the 2-day conference. This document comprises the full text of six papers…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Extension Education, Higher Education, Information Needs
