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Kingsbury, Mary E. – School Library Journal, 1978
A modified Delphi study was conducted to determine the motivating goals of coordinators of children's services and children's librarians. Goals are discussed in terms of their rating on a five-point scale, and ranked according to the mean for the priority ratings assigned them by all the respondents. (JPF)
Descriptors: Children, Coordinators, Librarians, Library Services
Eaglen, Audrey B. – School Library Journal, 1979
Presents survey results from 171 public libraries regarding satisfaction/dissatisfaction and past dealings with wholesale book companies, and suggests that the diversity of wholesalers does not require present diverse and inconsistent discounting practices. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Surveys, Marketing, Public Libraries
Curry, Ann; Haycock, Ken – School Library Journal, 2001
Discusses results of a survey questionnaire of public and school libraries that investigated the use of Internet filtering software. Considers filter alternatives; reasons for filtering or not filtering; brand names; satisfaction with site blocking; satisfaction with the decision to install filter software; and guidelines for considering filters.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Guidelines, Internet, Library Surveys
Goodhope, Jeanie – School Library Journal, 1982
Presents results of 1982 reading interest survey which polled 7,933 teenagers between the ages of 11 and 20. Conducted by the San Francisco Bay Area Young Adult Librarians (BAYA), the survey involved 13 participating public libraries. The top ten favorites in the categories of subjects, titles, and authors are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Fiction, Library Surveys
Dowd, Frances Smardo – School Library Journal, 1989
Describes a survey of public libraries that examined the phenomenon of latchkey children. Findings discussed include the estimated number of latchkey children in public libraries, effects on the library, library policies, and services provided and recommended for latchkey children. Specific recommendations to help public libraries clarify their…
Descriptors: Latchkey Children, Library Policy, Library Role, Library Surveys
Kemper, Marlyn – School Library Journal, 1988
Reports results of a survey of 17 public library systems on their use of electronic mail, desktop publishing, local area networks, and telefacsimile. Two sidebars present steps for the deployment of emerging technologies and the addresses for several vendors of telefacsimile equipment. (nine references) (MES)
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing, Facsimile Transmission, Futures (of Society)
Greene, Ellin – School Library Journal, 1984
Compares five public library early childhood centers with regard to origin and purpose; scope of collections; types of services; differences between these services and those traditionally offered. Factors to consider before starting center, those which contribute to success or failure, and competencies needed by staff are discussed. Sixteen…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Early Childhood Education, Library Equipment, Library Materials
