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Chepesiuk, Ronald – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
Describes development of a comprehensive library materials conservation program at Johns Hopkins University's Milton Eisenhower Library by conservator John Dean. Discussion covers Dean's background in conservation, three major areas in the conservation program (conservation bindery, commercial binding office, paper conservation laboratory), a…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collections
Belcastro, Patricia – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1995
Discusses readers' advisory services in public libraries and describes a method to convert information on specific books and genres to a computer database. Topics include utilizing staff knowledge, fields included for each book, the development of descriptors, the editing process, and writing summaries and critiques of the books. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Book Reviews, Databases, Editing
McCune, Bonnie – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Describes the Booktech 2000 project that was developed at the Denver Public Library as a new work concept to improve acquisitions procedures and customer service. The short-term goal of expanding collections for new branch libraries is discussed, and new relationships with vendors are explained. (LRW)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Library Collection Development
Welzel, Karen – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Describes programs and services offered by the 20-branch Columbus and Franklin County Public Library System, highlighting budgetary considerations, library administration, effect of technological advancements (i.e., circulation of videotape recorders, automated circulation system), innovative library programs, and contributions made by library…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Innovation, Library Administration
Patterson, Lotsee – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Results of the 1991 White House Pre-Conference and White House Conference on Library and Information Services included several resolutions to strengthen the library services of Native American tribal and reservation libraries. Resolutions called for increased federal support for family literacy programs, staffing, and research studies and for…
Descriptors: American Indians, Conferences, Continuing Education, Federal Indian Relationship
Hoadley, Irene – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Discusses six broad categories of activities in the context of planning for future organizational changes in academic libraries: facilities, budget, organizational structure, staff, service, and information resources. (EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Jaros, Joe – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Description of the rapid growth and development of Texas A&M's Sterling C. Evans Library during the past decade focuses on collection growth to over 1.4 million volumes, staffing increases, automated programs and services including over 100 microcomputers for computer-assisted instruction housed in Learning Resources Department, and online…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, History, Library Automation
Chepesiuk, Ron; Tarlton, Shirley – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Describes the operations of Winthrop College Library, Rock Hill, South Carolina, to illustrate the impact of the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET) on southeastern libraries. The effect of automation on staff requirements of the technical and public services divisions is highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Consortia, Higher Education
Boyce, Bert; Boyce, Judith – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Discusses bookmobile service as it exists today and projects its future for the 1990s based on a survey of public libraries identified through the Adult Services in the Eighties (ASE) project. Topics discussed include costs; circulation figures; service areas, including rural communities; staff training and public services; collections;…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Continuing Education, Costs, Futures (of Society)
Vavrek, Bernard; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Presents 12 articles that are abbreviated versions of presentations at the Wilson Symposium on the Future of Public Libraries. Highlights include rural library needs; community needs; librarians' role in planning for community change; cooperating to meet specialized needs; future staffing requirements; distance education; library technology; the…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Community Change, Community Planning
Pelzman, Frankie; Godwin, Mary Jo – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Summarizes the proceedings of the 1991 White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services (WHCLIS2). Highlights are conference resolutions, which address federal appropriations for libraries, First Amendment privacy rights, access to information, legislation, marketing, networking and resource sharing, a national information policy,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Conferences, Federal Aid, Information Services
Fish, James – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Discussion of cultural diversity in a rapidly changing population focuses on efforts at the San Jose Public Library to respond to cultural and demographic changes. Obstacles to responding are reviewed as well as positive responses, which include creation of policy statements, developing goals and objectives, administrative reorganization, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Library Administration
Lenn, Katy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Provides suggestions for academic libraries to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics addressed are planning, including patron surveys; physical access to buildings; signage; library security systems; furniture; library services; staff development; telephone access; library acquisitions; and equipment and software. A sidebar lists…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Friend, Linda – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Describes the alternatives used by the Penn State University libraries to respond to the challenge of providing access to the many different kinds of databases. Approaches include development of a generic interface based on the Z39.50 protocol; staff support, including instruction, reliable documentation, and staff involvement; and better user…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, College Libraries, Computer Software Selection