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Lee, Everett S. | 1 |
Newlen, Robert R. | 1 |
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Woodward, Daniel | 1 |
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Gold, Svea – American Libraries, 1988
Discusses the role of the librarian in child abuse prevention, including the identification of high risk situations, provision of appropriate literature and support group information, and acting as a role model. An annotated bibliography of books for children and young adults in families at risk is provided. (8 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Intervention, Library Role
Hennen, Thomas J., Jr. – American Libraries, 1988
Summarizes issues raised at the OCLC Conference on the Future of the Public Library, focusing on anticipated trends in technology and the library role. Areas discussed include the use of appropriate technologies, governance, demands for reference services, user fees, and the need for strong library leadership. (CLB)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Futures (of Society), Governance, Information Technology
Woodward, Daniel – American Libraries, 1987
Describes the patrons of and typical research projects conducted at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, as well as the role of the library, including research services and grants, library collections, and assistance to researchers beyond the library setting. (CLB)
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Facilities, Library Role, Library Services
Johnson, Millard F., Jr. – American Libraries, 1982
Argues that libraries will become extinct in the future if they do not take on a more active role in serving the information needs of patrons, and advocates the development of expertise at switching centers for electronic information. Seven references are listed. (LLS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination, Library Automation
Newlen, Robert R. – American Libraries, 1998
Describes the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) library. Highlights include security measures, a day in the life of two CIA librarians, sample reference questions, collection development, the Historical Intelligence Collection, the CIA Web site, and library modernization. (JAK)
Descriptors: Archives, Current Events, Federal Government, Government Libraries
Kuhlman, James R.; Lee, Everett S. – American Libraries, 1986
The development of CD-ROM following early computers and powerful personal computers will affect information retrieval by its accessibility and large storage capacity. Users will demand specific information and data sets from libraries, which could provide large research capacities. Librarians will act as database managers, thus enhancing their…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Census Figures, Databases, Futures (of Society)
Paris, Marion – American Libraries, 1994
Argues that librarians should respond to the growing demand for medical information by expanding their role. The development of medical information reference, issues of accountability, legal responsibility, and user characteristics are discussed. Seven steps toward accountability, including in-depth reference interviewing, referral, training, and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, Health Materials, Legal Responsibility
Baruth, Barbara – American Libraries, 2002
Considers the changing nature of academic libraries in light of new technology and offers suggestions for libraries to keep patron use and interest. Highlights include metadata and MARC formats as opposed to commercial standards; OPAC marginalization; digitization; distance education; institutional allegiance; ethics and competition; and the need…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Agents, Competition, Distance Education