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Fletcher, Janet, Ed.; And Others – Library Journal, 1973
Brief reviews of recently published books, arranged by subject, comprise the main section of The Book Review.'' The Books to Come'' segment includes brief reviews of a few specially noted books and a comprehensive listing of scientific, technical, medical and business books. (1000 references) (DH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Books, Library Acquisition
Roose, Tina – Library Journal, 1983
Online database searching experiences of nine Illinois public libraries--Arlington Heights, Deerfield, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Schaumburg Township, Waukegan, Wilmette--are discussed, noting search costs, user charges, popular databases, library acquisition, interaction with users, and staff training. Three sources are…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Library Acquisition, Library Automation
Nelms, Willie – Library Journal, 1979
Proposes a method of building local library support through the addition of genealogy and local history collections. Suggestions concerning types of information, media, collection development, and implementation are included. (JVP)
Descriptors: Family Characteristics, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Library Role
Edelman, Hendrik – Library Journal, 1973
The recently terminated Farmington Plan was a cooperative acquisitions program of American research libraries. Its impact must be evaluated and steps should be taken to insure the availability of foreign materials for American researchers. (5 references) (DH)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Language Books, Foreign Language Periodicals, International Programs
Amdursky, Saul J.; Hulsey, Richard; Brandau, Christie Pearson – Library Journal, 2003
Includes three articles that debate whether interlibrary loan (ILL) is the best way to get public library patrons what they need. Highlights include return on investment; funding; alternatives to ILL, including purchase on demand and online full-text databases; cost effectiveness; and the advantages of patron-initiated ILL through interconnected…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Full Text Databases, Interlibrary Loans, Library Acquisition
Havens, Shirley E. – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses large print books in public libraries in terms of funding, purchasing, the library population that uses these materials, library services and outreach programs, and ways in which to promote these books. Desired improvements in the range of materials available, formats, and physical considerations of large print books are identified. (CLB)
Descriptors: Display Aids, Exhibits, Financial Support, Large Type Materials
Neal, James G. – Library Journal, 1996
Predicts the changes and issues facing academic libraries. Discusses the movement toward a virtual library environment where the acquisition of digital technology and patron-initiated transactions over campus information networks will increase. Other issues include organizational experimentation, library funding, librarian employment, skills…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Construction Programs, Copyrights