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Anderson, Byron; Jones, Dorothy E. – Illinois Libraries, 1987
Describes resources available to librarians that provide references to government publications, presents sample reference questions and answers, and discusses the use of shared printed and human resources to aid in access to government information. (CLB)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Access to Information, Bibliographies, Government Publications
Waddle, Linda – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Discusses high school library policies and services that reflect the needs of students, including: collections that include computer programs, audio and videocassettes; access to information by students; and information and reference services offered to students. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adolescents, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers
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Sinkule, Karen – RQ, 1986
Deals with the difficulties that arise in overcoming the physical and bibliographic problems of microform government publications. Areas discussed include accessing documents, arranging collections, and type of physical facilities and equipment needed. Practical suggestions for promoting use of microforms documents are given. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Depository Libraries, Government Publications
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Wilkinson, Patrick J. – RQ, 1987
Discussion of barriers that prevent open and free access to government information highlights federal policies toward reduced data collection for and dissemination of agency studies and privatization of these functions; the use of microforms and computer technologies as media for government information; and the quality of depository library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Depository Libraries, Federal Government, Government Publications
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Makinen, Ruth H. – Reference Librarian, 1997
Discusses intangible and tangible benefits of scheduling technical services staff to assist at the reference desk: improved library service resulting from technical-services staff expertise, greater flexibility for reference desk staffing, enhanced bibliographic records for titles in the reference collection resulting in improved retrieval, and a…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Records, Information Retrieval, Librarians
Andrus, Kay L. – Library Journal, 1987
Describes activities by the American Bar Association and other groups aimed at educating the public about their legal rights and responsibilities, including informational pamphlets and brochures issued by state bar associations. These public service information pamphlets are listed by state and the address of each state's bar association is…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Citizenship Education, Information Dissemination, Law Related Education
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Britten, William A. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
Reviews arguments for and against fees for online services and describes a supply side model in which the library absorbs the costs of online searching. The implementation of this policy at an academic library is evaluated and detailed guidelines for implementing such a policy are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Budgets, Comparative Analysis
Rice, James – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Argues that reference services will not only survive changes brought about by new technologies, but will be improved and enhanced as a result. Examples given include online public access catalogs, automated record-keeping operations, CD-ROM as an information storage medium, the continuing need for intermediaries in online searching, and copyright…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Futures (of Society), Library Automation
Jennerich, Elaine Z.; Jennerich, Edward J. – 1997
Customer service is a vital part of library service. The reference interview remains a key element in assisting library patrons with information needs. This book shows librarians how to combine creativity with professional expertise in reference interviews, to provide quality customer service and satisfy patrons. The book is divided into 11…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Creative Thinking, Higher Education, Information Seeking
Kuhlman, James R.; Lee, Everett S. – American Libraries, 1986
The development of CD-ROM following early computers and powerful personal computers will affect information retrieval by its accessibility and large storage capacity. Users will demand specific information and data sets from libraries, which could provide large research capacities. Librarians will act as database managers, thus enhancing their…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Census Figures, Databases, Futures (of Society)
Ensor, Pat, Ed. – 2000
This book examines technical, social, and management issues related to librarians and cyberspace. The following chapters and articles are included: (1) "The Cybrarian's Tool Kit," including "Internet News and Website Reviews" (M. Sylvia), "Searching the Future" (J. Powell), "Netiquette, Hoaxes, and Scams! Oh…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Human Factors Engineering, Information Technology
Cline, Lynn; And Others – 1988
This set of collection development guidelines is the response of an academic library to the question of when and where it is most advantageous to provide access to information through resource sharing in lieu of ownership. A Collection Development Committee, appointed by the dean of the university and guided by a self-study format provided by the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Administration, Curriculum Development
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Moody, Marilyn – RQ, 1986
Discussion of various alternatives for privatization of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) being studied by the Department of Commerce highlights issues identified in the April 1986 notice in the Federal Register, representative users' comments, the range of NTIS services and products, and the implications of privatization for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Depository Libraries, Government Publications
Anderson, Nancy D.; Stenstrom, Patricia F. – 1989
Documentation supplied in this kit demonstrates how research libraries provide services to visiting scholars as distinguished from other categories of external user. A "visiting scholar" is most often defined as a faculty member affiliated with an institution of higher education but the term may also include independent scholars and persons…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Higher Education, Library Circulation
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Nofsinger, Mary M. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1988
Describes an exchange program between academic libraries in Sichuan Province and Washington State University, and discusses the Chinese approach to academic librarianship in the areas of management and personnel, access and circulation, automation, reference services, collection development and censorship, and library facilities. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cataloging, Censorship
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