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The Lowdown on Audio Downloads
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Farrell, Beth – Library Journal, 2010
First offered to public libraries in 2004, downloadable audiobooks have grown by leaps and bounds. According to the Audio Publishers Association, their sales today account for 21% of the spoken-word audio market. It hasn't been easy, however. WMA. DRM. MP3. AAC. File extensions small on letters but very big on consequences for librarians,…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Usability, Audio Books
Developing a Computerized Organization File
Haskett, James A.; Wegener, Judith E. – Library Journal, 1977
The computerized data base on community organizations of Monroe County Public Library, Indiana is described. (KP)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Community Organizations, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
A Month of Searches.
Roose, Tina – Library Journal, 1985
Examines online searching done for public libraries during October 1984 at The System Reference Service of the multitype North Suburban Library System. Highlights include total requests searched online, total public library requests searched online (by subject category), samples of successful and unsuccessful public library searches, databases…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Networks
Using DIALOG for Ready Reference.
Golomb, Katherine A.; Reisman, Sydelle S. – Library Journal, 1984
Description of the Westport (Connecticut) Public Library's experience with DIALOG as an effective ready reference tool highlights introduction of the search service, location of the terminal, the three most popular databases, a workshop to provide online training for the entire reference staff, and costs and free searches. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Personnel, Library Services
Cataloging the Net: Can We Do It?
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 1998
Discusses possibilities for cataloging Internet resources and the role that the library profession can play. Topics include the Dublin Core metadata; public library projects (Michigan Electronic Library "MEL" and Librarians' Index to the Internet "LII"); academic library projects (INFOMINE, Scout Report); commercial sites…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
What Does the Public Want To Know? Ask Libraries.
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 1997
Presents results of a study on user needs, sources used, and search successes. Illustrates that despite increasing competition from other information sources available to the public--such as consumer media and the Internet--libraries are still a primary source of information and education for the American public. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Educational Resources, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
Training Kids To Go to College.
Braun, Linda – Library Journal, 2000
Describes how to help students look for material on the Web relating to college applications that could be adapted for public or high school libraries. Discusses setting criteria for college selection; virtual tours and guides; college newspapers; the application process; and financial aid. Lists relevant Web sites. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Admission, College Applicants, College Bound Students, College Choice