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Palmquist, David W. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1977
Bridgeport may be considered a "typical" American city with an active historical past. However, few records of local history have been collected. The public library, which has an existing collection on genealogy and 19th century history, has initiated a program to actively seek archival collections. (JAB)
Descriptors: Archives, Library Collections, Library Services, Local History
Forinash, Melissa R. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1978
Discusses the selection of materials for adults with low reading skills: adult basic education (ABE) materials within the public library setting, kinds of materials available, types of collections, acquiring ABE materials (including evaluation and problems), and using ABE materials to teach other skills. (JD)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Essays, Evaluation, Library Collections
Schroeder, Janet K. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1980
Offers suggestions for cooperative sharing of resources and expertise between public librarians and their academic colleagues to establish access to popular cultural materials at academic institutions. Listings of materials for popular culture courses are included. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Guidelines, Library Acquisition, Library Collections
