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Taylor, Arthur R. – 1983
A feasibility study was conducted to identify alternative demonstration projects which would involve multitype (academic, public, and school) libraries in using the data transmission capabilities of the Institutional Communications Network (ICN) of Storer Cable to meet the information needs of schools and communities in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Evaluation Criteria, Feasibility Studies, Information Dissemination
Metrics Research Corp., Atlanta, GA. – 1982
A study of the libraries cooperating in the Fox Valley (Wisconsin) Interlibrary Loan Network compared alternative equipment and communications scenarios which would satisfy the functions desired by the libraries. The dominant communications need identified through a survey of network participants was the sending of interlibrary loan requests among…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Design Requirements, Feasibility Studies
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1985
A 2-year review and assessment of major interlibrary loan issues and problems was conducted by the Wisconsin Interlibrary Loan Telecommunications Committee, which was charged with studying and making recommendations on the best use of telecommunications equipment for transmission of interlibrary loan and reference requests by libraries within the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Computer Software, Information Needs, Interlibrary Loans
DeWath, Nancy V.; And Others – 1980
This analysis of an affluent, well educated, family community and its library by a professional consulting organization used statistical and budget data, public meetings, and surveys of citizens, library users, and staff to determine the library needs of the community and to develop a plan for improved library services. Questionnaires were…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Study, Formative Evaluation, Information Needs
Schwarz, Stephan; Winkel, Annette – 1984
Provision of information for research and development in science and technology in Ethiopia was studied by 50 participants in a seminar on evaluation and analysis of a national information policy and plan. Policy makers and planners, users, producers and suppliers of information, information specialists, and representatives of Unesco (United…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Information Dissemination
