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Peer reviewedRohlf, Robert H. – Library Trends, 1982
Reviews history of public library standards development and needs. Publications dealing with accreditation, measurement of effective library service, alternatives to standards, state and national standards, and a planning process manual are discussed. Twenty-four references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Library Associations, Library Planning, Library Services
Peer reviewedColeman, Jean Ellen – Library Trends, 1986
Describes American Library Association's involvement in adult and literacy education from support for adult education programs to encourage reading in the 1920s to more recent emphasis on services to illiterates, the disadvantaged, and nontraditional users. Continued support from the association for literacy programs is expected to continue…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Functional Literacy, History
Peer reviewedVaughan, Anthony – Library Trends, 1982
Reviews developments in British library standards since 1971, highlighting types of standards, public libraries, academic libraries (university, polytechnic, college), school libraries, and special libraries (hospital and health sciences, prison, subject specializations). Thirty-nine references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAstbury, Raymond – Library Trends, 1981
Describes the public lending right (PLR) situation in the United Kingdom, including the origin and evolution of the campaign for author remuneration for library lending, the current status of PLR, and a look to the future. Eighty-five references are provided. (CHC)
Descriptors: Authors, Compensation (Remuneration), Copyrights, Financial Support
Peer reviewedDeScossa, Catriona; Henderson, Mary E. P. – Library Trends, 1982
Notes developments over the past decade in Canadian library standards for public libraries, university and college libraries, school libraries, special libraries, national libraries, cooperation among libraries, and standardization in educational programs for library personnel. Forty-eight references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSheldon, Brooke E. – Library Trends, 1992
Discusses attributes of library leaders that are based on a study of library leaders from academic, public, and school libraries; library school deans; and national library association executives. Four recurring characteristics are highlighted: intensity; communication and listening skills; consistency and the ability to develop trust; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Characteristics, Deans, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDahlen, Karen Hackleman – Library Trends, 1993
Discusses the current environment in which health information is disseminated. Topics addressed include health information versus patient education; a model for examining delivery of consumer health information; the role of library professional associations; national libraries; public libraries; hospital libraries; academic health sciences…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Health Services, Higher Education
