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Meng Qu – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
This paper introduces a Patron Counting and Analysis (PCA) system that leverages Wi-Fi-connection data to monitor space utilization and analyze visitor patterns in academic libraries. The PCA system offers real-time crowding information to the public and a comprehensive visitor analysis dashboard for library administrators. The system's…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Users (Information), Use Studies, Space Utilization
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Schlosser, Melanie – College & Research Libraries, 2011
This paper provides background on planning and organizational culture change in libraries and describes a grassroots planning process taking place at the Ohio State University Libraries. Now in its third phase, the process aims to create a long-term plan for the organization while fostering a more collaborative, innovative culture.
Descriptors: Organizational Change, Library Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Culture
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Jin, Xudong; Maurer, Margaret Beecher – Journal of Access Services, 2007
The authors are both managers in OhioLINK libraries and have complex experiences working within a variety of simultaneous library consortial agreements. Their librarians'-eye view of consortia allows for a discussion of the nature of that landscape, some perspectives on the benefits and advantages of consortia as well as thoughts on the challenges…
Descriptors: Consortia, Library Administration, Library Networks, Library Services
Albanese, Andrew Richard – Library Journal, 2007
Late last year, Ohio State University (OSU) library director Joseph Branin graciously invited this author to visit for an up-close look at the William Oxley Thompson library renovation and construction project underway on his campus. He eagerly accepted. Since 2001, when he first began reporting on the project, he has been amazed by the plan, its…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Research Libraries, Academic Libraries, State Universities
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Wiener, Judith A. – Journal of Archival Organization, 2007
Unprocessed archival collections can contain unknown and potentially hazardous materials that can be harmful to other collections and staff. Archival literature largely focuses on collection and personnel dangers posed by environmental hazards such as mold and insect infestation but not on pharmaceutical and chemical hazards. In this article, the…
Descriptors: Archives, Hazardous Materials, Planning, Emergency Programs
Everett, Shaunessy – Library Journal, 2006
Over the years, the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has experimented with various continuous improvement initiatives. Some projects fizzled owing to the universal killers of grand ideas such as inertia, inconsistent implementation, lack of buy-in, "flavor of the month" attitude, and the all-time favorite: if they ignore this idea it…
Descriptors: Improvement Programs, Total Quality Management, Public Libraries, Library Administration
Pappas, Marjorie L. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 2004
Library media specialists need tools to help them manage the school library media program. The Internet includes a vast array of tools that a library media specialist might find useful. The websites and electronic resources included in this article are only a representative sample and future columns may explore additional tools. All the tools are…
Descriptors: Media Specialists, School Libraries, Librarians, Library Administration
Library Journal, 2004
When Leslie Polott arrived at the Hudson Library and Historical Society in 1996. She headed out into the community to find out what people wanted from their library. After rounds of surveys, focus groups, and town meetings, she knew: a library that was the center of their educational and cultural lives, that provided more opportunities for…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Development, Library Services, Librarians
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1998
Describes services offered and problems encountered at the Medina County (Ohio) District Library, winner of the Gale Research/Library Journal Library of the Year Award. Highlights include resisting pressure from the religious right to limit children's Internet access to protect them from pornography; a successful tax levy; and growth in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Awards, Childrens Libraries, Internet
Ohio State Library, Columbus. – 1978
Developed as background material for the 1978 Ohio White House Conference on Library and Information Services, this document provides information in six areas of concern for Ohio libraries: (1) library and information services--library users, library collections, special user needs; (2) public awareness--definition, current status, suggestions for…
Descriptors: Background, Conferences, Financial Support, Libraries
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Weber, Mark – Journal of Library Administration, 1992
Discusses the unionization of support staff in academic and public libraries based on experiences in Ohio. Highlights include the legal framework for labor relations; reasons that library support staff are attracted to unions; negotiating the contract with union and library management; and administering the collective bargaining agreement. (10…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Collective Bargaining, Higher Education, Labor Legislation
Pritsky, Richard C. – 1976
In this annual report for 1975, an overview is provided of the activities of the Northwest Library District (NORWELD) while supported by Library Services and Construction Act funds granted by the State Library of Ohio. The programs covered are reference and interlibrary loan, media, staff development, public relations, and administration.…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Audiovisual Aids, Films, Interlibrary Loans