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Jones, Patrick – Public Libraries, 2000
In 1998, the Houston Public Library launched a new library card campaign. Through extensive outreach, community partnerships, and the support of a major corporation, the program nearly doubled the number of children with cards in one fiscal year and increased juvenile circulation by more than 20%. The program led to an increase in library funding,…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Community Involvement, Library Circulation, Library Development
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Sager, Don, Ed.; Lynch, Sherry; Nicely, Donna; Strong, Gary E.; Youngman, Owen – Public Libraries, 1997
Contributors of four articles comment on the importance and benefits of effective partnerships between libraries and private business, and describe their experiences in developing cooperative programs. They also identify characteristics of successful partnerships. (AEF)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Corporate Support, Corporations, Financial Support
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Craumer, Patricia – Public Libraries, 1995
Examines implications of new technology for libraries. Discusses ways libraries interface with new home and business information services and information formats. Highlights include CD-ROMs, the Internet, library networks, technological development, electronic image delivery, costs and funding, and equipment. (AEF)
Descriptors: Costs, Delivery Systems, Electronic Text, Information Technology
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Carrigan, Dennis P. – Public Libraries, 1995
Narrative text and 6 tables provide information about a survey of 105 libraries on materials spending: number of questionnaires sent and returned; number and percentage of libraries with a materials spending policy; how percentages were determined; average (mean) percentage spent for materials; change in percent spent for materials in recent…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Information Technology, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures
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Welch, Alicia J.; Donohue, Christine N. – Public Libraries, 1994
Twelve community telephone surveys administered to the residents of 34 Connecticut towns measured their knowledge, attitudes, and use related to public library services. Results suggested needed improvements in collection development, the importance of location, and residents' willingness to pay more per year for library services. (SLW)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Geographic Location, Library Collection Development, Library Extension