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International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1983
Papers on library acquisitions, cooperative collection development, and the international exchange of publications, which were presented at the 1983 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference, include: (1) "Acquisition of South Asian Materials for the Libraries of North America and Europe: Problems, Prospects, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Organizations, International Programs, Library Acquisition
O'Connor, Daniel O. – Library Research, 1982
Describes a method for assessing the performance of public libraries using a standardized scoring system and provides an analysis of public library data from New Jersey as an example. Library standards and the derivation of measurement ratios are also discussed. A 33-item bibliography and three data tables are included. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Input Output Analysis, Institutional Evaluation
Peer reviewedPrabha, Chandra; Ogden, John E. – Library Trends, 1994
Analyzes the impact of the rising cost of materials on academic libraries as reflected in members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Highlights include total library expenditures; materials expenditures; comparisons with price indexes; and the impact of journal…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Comparative Analysis, Cost Indexes
Grimes, Deborah J. – 1989
The results of three surveys conducted by the Alabama Junior College Library Association (AJCLA) in November 1988 are used as the basis for comparative analysis in this report on 25 public and private 2-year college libraries and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) qualitative and quantitative standards. Results indicate that,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Library Associations, Library Expenditures
Download full textLynch, Mary Jo; And Others – 1994
In 1993, both the American Library Association (ALA) and the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) concluded that up-to-date statistics about school library media centers (LMCs) were needed in light of current state and local reform efforts and pending federal legislation related to the National Education Goals. A…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Associations, Library Collections
Daval, Nicola, Comp.; Brennan, Patricia, Comp. – 1994
This report presents data for the 108 university libraries and 11 public or private, independent research libraries that were members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the 1992-93 fiscal year. Data are reported in alphabetical order on collections (volumes in library, gross and net volumes added, monographs purchased, current…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Graphs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJohnson, Debra Wilcox – Public Libraries, 1993
Reports on the Public Library Association's data collection project for 1987-91. Statistics show most libraries are progressing in terms of financial support and use, although not dramatically. Data on the role selection process and output measures are included. (Contains seven references.) (EAM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Financial Support, Library Associations, Library Expenditures
Daval, Nicola, Comp.; Brennan, Patricia, Comp. – 1993
This volume presents data for the U.S. and Canadian libraries that were members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) during the 1991-92 fiscal year. The ARL membership consisted of 108 university libraries and 12 public or private independent research libraries. Overall, the 1991-92 statistics offer a gloomy view of the traditional…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Economic Impact, Financial Problems
