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Bidwell, John – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
This discussion of America's outstanding rare book libraries notes the inception of collections, library facilities, technical difficulties, reference services, publicity efforts, and research. The John Carter Brown Library at Brown University, Clark Library of the University of California, and the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Higher Education, Library Collections
Fecher, Ellen – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
This essay focuses on types of health information the public is seeking and sources for obtaining health data. Discussion of librarian's role in providing health information covers legal entanglements, reference interview, collections and services provided by academic health science libraries, hospital libraries, and public libraries, and future…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Health, Higher Education, Hospital Libraries
Parikh, Neel; Broidy, Ellen – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1982
Addresses the question of librarians' response to women's needs, examining the basic differences between public and academic libraries and their service philosophies in terms of the community of women library users, collection development of material on women's issues, access to information, and library services for women. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Females, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
Cooper, Douglas – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
This overview of academic libraries in Hong Kong highlights Chinese University, Hong Kong University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic. A history of Chinese University and its branch college libraries, library cooperation, and higher education in Hong Kong are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Branch Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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
Whitten, Benjamin – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
This overview of Parisian libraries includes descriptions of the Bibliotheque National, Bibliotheque Mazarine, Library of the Sorbonne, Bibliotheque Sainte Genevieve, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal, Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney, Library of the Opera, Bibliotheque Publique d'Information, and the forthcoming…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cultural Centers, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Beyers, Charlotte – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Discusses the inception and history of the Research Libraries Group, a member-owned corporation of 25 universities begun in 1972 and dedicated to improving the management of information necessary for the advancement of scholarship. Goals, programs (shared resources program, collection development program), and network database are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrators, Consortia, Databases
Billings, Harold – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1995
Discusses the future of librarians, libraries, and library schools in the age of electronic information. Commentary includes the changing role of the librarian in information selection; organization and access in instruction; and suggestions for revitalizing library education and image improvement. (seven references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society)
Sessions, Judith; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
This overview of OhioLINK, a library automation project that links 17 academic libraries and the state library in Ohio, describes the planning, governance, mandates, and structure of the network. Implementation of OhioLINK at Miami University is discussed, including selection of a library automation system, representation on OhioLINK committees,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Library Automation
Christou, Corilee; Dyal, Donald – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1988
The first of two articles describes the steps in marketing a special library including analyzing the present situation; developing an action plan; suggested tools or activities; and evaluation. The second article discusses ways of promoting public and academic libraries on radio or through public service announcements, news stories, and/or talk…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Centers, Library Extension
Knoer, Wanda – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the Special Collections at the State University of New York at Buffalo and the role of Charles Abbott in their development. His interest and a serendipitous lack of funds have created an unusual collection containing a Twentieth Century Poetry Collection, James Joyce holographs, and rare book collections. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Support, Holography, Library Acquisition
Gavryck, Jacquelyn – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Argues that in-college basic research skills instruction is really "remedial," and suggests solutions to problems encountered in instructional programs offered at college level. Highlights include the value of cooperative bibliographic instruction programs between universities and high schools and the Bridging the Gap program offered at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Davis, Mary B.; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Describes a cooperative effort among five Bronx libraries, known as the Bronx Library Emergency Consortium, which is designed to enhance emergency recovery procedures in their libraries should a disaster occur. The history and collaborative nature of the consortium are described, and the consortium equipment and supply list for immediate disaster…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consortia, Emergency Programs, Fire Protection
Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Provides an overview of the American Library Association (ALA) 1991 midwinter conference. Highlights include federal legislation, the organization of library support staff, fees for library services, library collection preservation policies, electronic access, access policy guidelines for academic libraries, reference staffing for electronic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Conferences, Federal Legislation
Traister, Daniel – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discusses alternatives for dealing with insider theft of rare library materials, including publicizing losses and prosecuting. An example of insider theft is detailed. Ideas for preventing theft, including hiring practices and restricting access to materials, are considered. Suggestions for thinking through procedures to deal with the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Court Litigation, Higher Education, Library Administration