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Peer reviewedFrederick, Morita-Leah – Library Trends, 1974
A list of reasons for which young adults (junior high through college undergraduates) come to the library for science materials, and ways in which the librarian may both help them and keep up a good current collection of science materials. (LS)
Descriptors: Library Materials, Library Services, Public Libraries, Science Materials
Peer reviewedWard-Callaghan, Linda – Library Trends, 1987
Children's librarians should analyze the potential of new technologies before they are formalized so that when innovations are implemented, they will have the capabilities to provide for children's departments' internal management needs and improve children's services. Microcomputers, video, and commercial, public, and cable television can be…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Information Retrieval, Learning Resources Centers, Library Materials
Peer reviewedFry, James W. – Library Trends, 1975
The legislative development of the Library Services Act of 1956 and the Library Services and Construction Act of 1964, based primarily on accounts in the Congressional Record. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal State Relationship, Financial Support
Peer reviewedVannorsdall, Mildred – Library Trends, 1988
Describes the development, operation, and services of a special unit at the Chicago Public Library that provides reference and research services to professional librarians. Specific reference materials, online databases, and current awareness services are covered. The selection and acquisition of library materials is discussed in some detail. (21…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Library Materials
Peer reviewedAndre, Pamela Q. J. – Library Trends, 1989
Discusses a variety of library applications of optical disc storage technology, including CD-ROM, digital videodisc, and WORM. Research and development projects at the Library of Congress, National Library of Medicine, and National Agricultural Library are described, products offered by library networks are reviewed, and activities in academic and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design
