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Harada, Violet H. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1996
Describes a collegial assistance network that has been established in Hawaii for professional development for school library media specialists. Focuses on a research-based analysis of the key principles and processes involved in its successful planning and implementation. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Library Planning, Media Specialists, Networks

Lennertz, Lora L.; Conway, Cheryl L. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Discusses the process of planning and implementing a barcode project for library serials based on experiences at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville library. Topics include dumb versus smart barcodes, cataloging, classification, application rate of barcode labels, and library staff participation. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Classification, Higher Education
Baltzer, Jan A. – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Discusses the need for strategic planning in libraries for the use of information technology that will add value to the library and better serve the users. Explains a model for developing information technology strategic plans that includes vision statements, goals and strategies, and an implementation timeline. (LRW)
Descriptors: Information Technology, Library Planning, Models, Organizational Objectives
Cunningham, Jim – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Identifies key issues and provides strategies for building a library Web site. Highlights include defining the purpose in accordance with what is technically possible; the server; connectivity; designation of responsibilities; page and link maintenance and enhancement; administrative organization, including a Web Governing Group, Web…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Development, Library Planning, Program Implementation

Kotch, Marianne – Public Libraries, 2002
Discusses "The New Planning for Results" manual published by the American Library Association that helps create local standards of public library service, and provides implementation examples based on experiences in Vermont. Highlights include evaluating community needs; service responses to those needs; developing library objectives;…
Descriptors: Community Needs, Library Planning, Library Services, Library Standards

Greiner, Ruth D.; Saxton, Matthew L. – Public Libraries, 1998
Suggests four methods for implementing a successful library planning process, based on experiences at the Anaheim (California) Public Library. Highlights include maximizing the level of public input; engaging staff at all levels in all stages of the process; assessing all input critically; and proper use in decision making. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Decision Making, Library Personnel, Library Planning
Jackson, Kathy M.; And Others – Online, 1988
The first of two articles on the acquisition and implementation of a large laserdisk service at Texas A&M University covers funding, donor recognition, selection and ordering of databases, planning and integrating the service with other information services, and future funding and plans. (5 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Automation, Library Planning

Pungitore, Verna L. – Public Libraries, 1993
Describes a field study of four public libraries that examined the extent to which differences in local implementation of the Public Library Association's long-range planning process produced differences in planning outcomes. Reasons for deciding to plan, participant evaluation of the process, and specific outcomes are highlighted. (LRW)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Field Studies, Library Associations
Spitzer, Kathleen L. – Book Report, 1999
Discusses planning for the implementation of the Information Literacy Standards in schools. Provides a list of resources that focus on the history and development of the concept of information literacy. Discusses the importance of learning about local and state standards. Lists issues to work through when collaborating on a plan. (AEF)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy, Information Sources
Crespo, Carmen; Vinas, Vicente – 1985
Intended for archivists and librarians, especially in developing countries, this study details the systems and principles important in planning and implementing a program for the preservation and restoration of paper documents and books. The importance of environmental (external) causes and effects of paper deterioration are discussed as well as…
Descriptors: Archives, Books, Cleaning, Developing Nations

Hurt, Charlene S.; And Others – College & Research Libraries, 1995
In 1990, George Mason University (Virginia) proposed building a combined library/student center. Examines the processes, policies, and procedures used to develop a new library collection combining multiculturalism, diversity, and core texts. Discusses the collection development plan, strategies, and policy; faculty involvement; key series and sets…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cultural Pluralism, Higher Education, Library Collection Development

Rader, Barbara A. – Public Libraries, 1990
Describes how public libraries can plan, fund, and implement scholar-led, library-based, humanities book discussion programs using the example of the Southern Connecticut Library Council. Key steps in planning, funding, targeting the audience, selecting topics and books, obtaining community support, recruiting scholars, marketing, administration,…
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Continuing Education, Discussion Groups, Evaluation

Haycock, Ken – Teacher Librarian, 1998
Presents the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) plan for national guidelines and standards in school libraries. Provides a template and applies the planning model, using the National Association of Secondary School Principals example. Outlines planning and implementation objectives, and discusses strategies, communication tools, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Library Planning, Models
Feinman, Valerie Jackson – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Discussion of strategic planning in libraries focuses on a five-step process based on academic libraries. Highlights include a situational and environmental analysis; development of organizational direction, including vision, mission, and objectives; formulation of the strategic plan; implementation; and control, feedback, and evaluation. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Feedback, Higher Education

Stemper, James A.; Butler, John T. – Reference Services Review, 2001
Presents an organizational model for providing digital reference services to all users who access the library remotely that was developed for distance learners at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities library. Describes the planning and implementation process, and discusses organizational change issues and the value of digital reference services…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Distance Education, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education