The learning resource center concept (integration of audiovisual and library services) with its constituent elements and historical development is examined. The adoption of the concept by the Ontario community college system is outlined, noting pertinent government documents. Thirty footnotes are listed. (EJS)

Reports on a study conducted by the Northern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative to determine requirements and develop recommendations for a statewide library telecommunications network. Covers the results of a statewide needs assessment, the current status of library and educational telecommunications, trends, functional design criteria, and…

Presents overview of two studies (1981, 1984) investigating the status of automation in U.S. community college learning resources centers (LRCs). Factors leading to automation, current level of automation, LRC organizational structure, attitudes toward and perceived constraints on automated services, consortium participation, hardware options, and…

This paper traces the development of learning resources cooperation in northern Illinois community colleges. Discussion covers the community college philosophy and learning resources concept, background of the Northern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative, success factors, activities (cooperative purchasing, information and resources sharing,…

Designed by Austin Community College's (ACC's) Learning Resource Services (LRS) Management Team, this plan explores the development of the LRS in preparation for the 1989 closure of the college's Ridgeview (RDV) campus, and the opening of the Northridge (NRG) and Riverside (RVS) campuses. First, the plan's executive summary lays out…

Describes the Longview Integrated Library System, a network created through the installation of the Longview Public Library's fully integrated computerized library system at Lower Columbia College's library. Offers background on the cooperative undertaking, presents results of a needs assessment of both libraries, and identifies benefits. (DMM)

Discusses the need for community colleges to assess their participation in automated library networking systems (ALNs). Presents results of questionnaires sent to 253 community college learning resource center directors to determine their use of ALNs. Reviews benefits of automation and ALN activities, planning and communications, institution size,…

Describes various types of joint-use, multitype libraries. Considers similarities and differences between community college libraries and libraries in other settings. Describes examples of joint libraries operated by community colleges with universities, high schools, and public libraries in Florida. Discusses the future and other examples of…

"Conversations with California Community College Librarians" is a snapshot in time at a time when colleges are swelling with new students, technology is surging ahead, and campus revenues are not keeping pace with growth or modernization needs. College library collections and services are increasingly technology-dependent. College…

A 1985 survey by the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries queried 50 community college learning resources centers about their programs; hours of service; staff; collections; services; automation and telecommunications; and resource sharing. Forty-two respondents revealed advances in resource sharing, but some inadequacies in…

Describes the historical role that community and junior college (CJC) library/learning resources centers have played in their efforts to establish technology-based learning initiatives and resources on CJC campuses. Palomar College Library/Media Center's services illustrate this experience, which serves as a model for campus-wide technology-based…