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Whitney, Ann; Garrett, Adam – Computers in Libraries, 2008
Although self-checkout technology has been around for about 15 years, cashiers have not yet needed to worry about being rendered obsolete. Many stores have added self-checkout, but a clerk still has to be stationed in the area to help with problems. While self-check technology has improved immensely over the years, it still has not caught on to…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Information Technology, Library Automation, Library Equipment
KRUZAS, ANTHONY T. – 1965
DATA PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT WERE BASED PRIMARILY ON QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES OBTAINED THROUGH A NATIONAL CENSUS OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS. THE SURVEY WAS MADE DURING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1961 TO FEBRUARY 1963. ALTHOUGH THERE WERE MORE THAN 10,000 ENTRIES IN THE PUBLISHED DIRECTORY, EXCLUSION OF CANADIAN LIBRARIES AND DELETION…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Libraries, Library Equipment, Library Facilities
Drake, Miriam A. – 1975
Price trends for the major operating expenditures of the Purdue University Libraries are examined. Four years of price data on books and serials purchased for various academic disciplines are presented. Price trend data are also presented for other library expenditures including salaries, wages, equipment, telephone, and supplies. It is concluded…
Descriptors: Books, College Libraries, Cost Indexes, Costs
Ohio State Library, Columbus. – 1976
A Directory of services for the handicapped in Ohio college and university libraries is the result of a 1975 survey. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name, address, and telephone number of each institution as well as the name of a person to contact for more information. Special services provided by each library are identified. These may…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Handicapped Students, Hearing Impairments, Higher Education
Whitford, Ellen V.; Hornberger, Timothy R. – 1982
This paper describes the development and implementation of a library instruction unit for use in a basic reading and study skills course for freshmen at Trenton State College in New Jersey. A brief discussion of reasons for the lack of library skills among these students is followed by a list of course objectives. It is noted that at the…
Descriptors: Check Lists, College Freshmen, College Libraries, Higher Education
MCDIARMID, ERRETT W. – 1965
LIBRARIES OF ALL VIRGINIA INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION WERE INCLUDED IN THIS STUDY. QUESTIONNAIRES AND OBSERVATION WERE USED TO GATHER DATA ABOUT BUILDINGS AND COLLECTIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, INTERLIBRARY COOPERATION, EXPENDITURES, AND PERSONNEL. AMONG THE 2-YEAR COLLEGES, (1) EXCEPT FOR THOSE WITH VERY SMALL ENROLLMENTS, CAPACITY…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collections, Library Equipment
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Roberts, Justine – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Reports results of study measuring stack capacity at seven University of California medical and science libraries. Data collection, size of library collections, sample shelf measurements and volume widths, overall results, differences among libraries, time differences between old and new materials, and stack capacity estimates are highlighted.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Facility Planning, Higher Education, Library Equipment
Rockman, Ilene F. – 1976
Through active user participation, Washington State University Education Library was able to provide ERIC computer searching services to students, faculty, and community members with no additional library staff. Specialized training for the two librarians, as well as rental of a terminal for the library, resulted in over 100 searches in 1974-5.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Services
Michael, Robert J. – Academic Therapy, 1988
When evaluating colleges, prospective college students with learning disabilities should examine the college library and its services. This article offers guidelines for evaluating library services and programs for the learning-disabled population, focusing on provision of recorded textbooks and lectures, special equipment, a resource advocate for…
Descriptors: Advocacy, College Applicants, College Choice, College Libraries
Densmore, Glen; Bourne, Charles – 1965
This study was conducted to determine what fraction of the total cost of the Stanford University library system can properly be charged to each of the four major groups of users: undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff, and non-Stanford users. Eight separate cost elements were developed for each of the library's cost centers…
Descriptors: Administration, Budgeting, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness
Veit, Fritz – 1975
A study of the learning resources programs of public two year colleges provides a history and overview of the community college itself, followed by discussions of specific aspects of the library or learning resource center. These discussions cover personnel, administrative organization, technical services, materials and equipment, microforms, user…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Innovation