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Serebrin, Ray – Library Journal, 1987
This discussion of the role of video in the public library reflects on the nature of the video market in 1987 and discusses how to buy feature, nontheatrical, and children's videocassettes. A source list for reviews and acquisitions is included. (EM)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Costs, Guidelines, Library Material Selection
Somerville, Mary R. – Library Journal, 1995
By reflecting the new global community in staffing, collections, programs, exhibits, and services, public libraries will be fulfilling their role in the acculturation and education of new citizens, as well as contributing to greater community understanding and a new world order. A sidebar lists seven steps for serving recent immigrants. (AEF)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Global Approach, Global Education, Immigrants
Kranich, Nancy C. – Library Journal, 1993
Discussion of the proposed National Information Infrastructure (NII) focuses on the need for the NII to assist educational institutions, libraries, governments, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out their responsibilities for public access to information. New communications technologies are discussed; the role of librarians is examined; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Government Role
