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Barnett, Judith B. – Special Libraries, 1984
This survey assessing use of online databases in marine science libraries indicates that, despite generally small staff and collection size, there is considerable involvement in OCLC and computerized reference service and active planning for public catalogs, serials automation, and integrated database management systems. Eleven references and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Library Collections
Rockman, Ilene F. – 1976
Through active user participation, Washington State University Education Library was able to provide ERIC computer searching services to students, faculty, and community members with no additional library staff. Specialized training for the two librarians, as well as rental of a terminal for the library, resulted in over 100 searches in 1974-5.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Services

Parker, June D. – Journal of Government Information, 1996
Presents an evaluation of reference services and government document use at East Carolina University (North Carolina) library. Factors that most affect retrieval success include cataloging and technical problems, the amount of time spent in searching, and staff knowledge. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Depository Libraries, Evaluation Methods
Fennell, Janice C., Ed. – 1989
These proceedings contain 21 research reports and 56 position papers as well as capsule descriptions of 32 workshop forums, panel presentations, and group discussions that took place at the conference. The papers are organized into nine broad subject areas: (1) academic and research librarianship (recruitment, technology and change, faculty…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Library Administration
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston. – 1983
In November 1982, questionnaires were sent to 1400 public, secondary school, academic, and special libraries in Massachusetts to determine their use of computers for various activities. Of the 778 respondents, 282 (36.2%) reported automation of some kind and an additional 105 (13.5%) indicated that they were planning some automation within a year.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computers, Indexing, Interlibrary Loans
Kirby, Steven; And Others – 1990
This 5-year strategic plan for the Minot State University's Memorial Library includes: (1) a chart showing the organization of the Minot State University Institutional Planning and Leadership Organization and committee members; (2) a profile of the community served by the library; (3) an assessment of the library's current performance from the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans, Library Collections
Smith, Lotsee – 1975
An institute was designed to train 14 American Indians in basic library and audiovisual skills so that they could function as paraprofessional librarians in the pueblos and reservations of western New Mexico. The institute, funded under the 1965 Higher Education Act Title II-B, was based at the University of New Mexico, although most of the…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Audiovisual Aids, Childrens Literature

Sjolander, Elsa; Sjolander, Richard – College & Research Libraries, 1995
Compares Florida State University (FSU) and University of West Florida (UWF) library reference departments using a five-task model for strategic management in organizations. The libraries serve different kinds of users; one supports programs through the doctoral level and the other serves only bachelors' and masters' programs. They have similar…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bachelors Degrees, Comparative Analysis, Doctoral Programs
Smith, Daniel R. – 1988
This master's thesis reports the results of a questionnaire survey of nonprofessionals employed in the reference departments of 31 southeastern urban public libraries. conducted to determine the use, training, and educational and work experience characteristics of these employees, this study was intended to serve as a supplement to the existing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Career Ladders, Continuing Education, Higher Education

Becker, Joseph; Pulsifer, Josephine S. – 1971
A teacher's guide for a course designed to provide library administrators with an understanding of the issues and techniques of library automation contains suggestions for conduct of the course and projects for student participation. The eight units of the course cover librarians and automation, computer technology, systems analysis and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Jensen, Mary E. – 1978
A survey of learning resource centers in 15 California community colleges was conducted to aid the staff of the West Valley College center in determining what changes to make in organizational structure, administration, services, and staffing. The survey instrument elicited information on staffing in various departments, work loads, service hours,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Libraries, Community Colleges, Instructional Materials
Austin Community Coll., TX. – 1991
Austin Community College's Learning Resource Services (LRS) is made up of the Learning Resource Centers (LRC's) which house library, media, and computer-based instruction departments; LRS Technical services; and the LRS Telecommunications Center. LRS operations are offered at 10 different sites including full-service campus LRC's, limited-service…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annual Reports, Audiovisual Centers, Budgets