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Peer reviewedMcCook, Kathleen de la Pena; Geist, Paula – Public Libraries, 1995
Examines how the libraries of Dade, Broward, and Collier counties have responded with user-centered services to meet the diverse needs of South Florida's Hispanic population. The services are tailored to each system's population, provide services integral to ongoing operations, establish outreach efforts, and bring library services to the people.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Hispanic Americans, Library Development, Library Extension
Peer reviewedOliver, Kent – Public Libraries, 1997
When the Johnson County Library (Shawnee Mission, Kansas) went the extra mile to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an intensive program of building modification, new equipment acquisition, staff education, and community-awareness promotion was the result. A Disabilities Awareness Month was also launched. (AEF)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Community Involvement, County Libraries
Peer reviewedGilbert, Carol – Public Libraries, 1995
Under the Library Services and Construction Act, the InfoPeople project was created allowing 182 California public libraries to receive Internet workstations. This article discusses guidelines for grant application for this project, the relationship between participating libraries and their communities, workstation equipment, access to the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Resources, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
