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Download full textGoldhor, Herbert, Comp. – 1981
This fact book, compiled to fill the need of practicing librarians and researchers for recent data on public libraries, contains statistics concerning or relevant to the U.S. public library system. Data on all aspects of American public libraries are summarized from such sources as annual reports, journal articles, surveys, books, doctoral theses,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities
PDF pending restorationCohen, Arlene G., Comp.; Yoshida, Patricia, Comp. – 2002
This union list contains the serial holdings from Pacific Island libraries, including the University of the South Pacific Library (Fiji), the University of Guam Robert F. Kennedy Library, Guam Public Library, College of Micronesia-FSM Library, College of the Marshall Islands Library, Micronesian Seminar Library, Palau Community College Library,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Higher Education
Integrated Library Systems in Canadian Public, Academic and Special Libraries: Fourth Annual Survey.
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Reports the results of a survey of integrated library system vendors that examined installations in Canadian academic, public and special libraries during 1989. Findings discussed include large library system versus PC-based system market shares, an analysis of system selection by type of library, and other factors that affect system selection. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
PDF pending restorationKaegbein, Paul, Ed.; Marx, Antje, Comp. – 1992
The purpose of this directory is to help make known the capacity of experts in library history and to strengthen international cooperation that will help develop library history as an academic discipline. The directory is a compilation of responses to a questionnaire sent to the experts themselves. It is organized by country, and it includes the…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Historians
Massis, Bruce E. – 1985
This guide provides a listing and description of publishers and distributors of large print books (in 12 point type or larger) available in 15 countries. The listings are arranged alphabetically by country and an abstract for each country includes specific information. Designed to be used by librarians and reference persons in their respective…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Cooperation, International Organizations, Large Type Materials
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Reports results of a survey of vendors of large and microcomputer-based integrated library systems. Data presented on Canadian installations include total systems installed, comparisons with earlier years, market segments, and installations by type of library (excluding school). International sales and automation requirements for music are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Palmer, Joseph W., Comp.; And Others – 1995
The purpose of this guide to local history resources in Ontario (Canada) public libraries is to evaluate current trends, problems, and innovations, including the use of new technologies. The guide was developed from a survey of Southern Ontario Library System (SOLS) members; a total of 58 libraries provided information about their local history…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Foreign Countries, Genealogy, Information Sources
PDF pending restorationPreece, Barbara G.; Bloomstone, Ajaye – 1993
This directory is intended to serve as an information resource for libraries that may be contemplating card catalog closing by providing a list of 607 U.S. and Canadian libraries that have closed their old card catalog files. The report includes reference information for 286 academic libraries, 235 public libraries, 11 school libraries, and 75…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Directories, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMerilees, Bobbie – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Reports the results of a study that surveyed online vendors of both large and microcomputer based library management systems to examine patterns of system installation in public, university, college, special, and government libraries in Canada. A directory of online vendors is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Government Libraries, Higher Education
Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1917
This bulletin provides a directory of officials in education, related institutions and organizations nationwide, as well as some international, and educational periodicals, including: (1) The United States Bureau of Education; (2) Principal State school officers; (3) Executive officers of State boards of education; (4) Executive officers of State…
Descriptors: Libraries, Organizations (Groups), Government Libraries, Superintendents
