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Goldreyer, Annette, Comp.
The sections of this sourcebook are: Directory of Quasi-Public and Private Agencies; Federal Government Agencies; General Reference Information: Sources and Materials; Developing a Community Development Library; and Listing by Program Area. The first section lists the name, address, telephone, and subject areas of quasi-public and private firms…
Descriptors: Community Development, Federal Government, Government Publications, Library Planning
Vavrek, Bernard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1995
Discusses the role of rural public libraries in the information age. Characteristics of rural communities that library planners should consider are conservatism, the lack of professionally trained librarians, library trustee involvement, the need for marketing, and gender balance. Suggestions for recreating rural libraries and providing…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Community Benefits, Community Development
Peer reviewedMylopoulos, Chryssafi – Multicultural Review, 1992
Describes how multicultural library services have contributed to the promotion, support, and preservation of the cultural and linguistic identity of the community being served, using the Public Library of Scarborough in Ontario (Canada) as a case study. Observation reveals the importance of commitment, planning, and methodology. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Development, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Background
Hughes, Jane Barron – 1979
One in a series of bibliographies related to rural library service, this document lists over 800 entries dealing with the specific concerns of rural, county, and small community libraries. Listed alphabetically by author under subject headings, the entries cover the period from 1930 to 1975 and are drawn from a variety of sources including…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Community Characteristics, Community Development
Peer reviewedFord, Karin E. – Reference Librarian, 1994
Describes the general situation of information services in rural public libraries in the context of the changing nature of rural America. Highlights include the development of rural communities and libraries; public expectations and information needs; barriers to information access; and examples of successful rural reference services. (Contains 31…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Development, Information Technology, Library Cooperation
Bleiweis, Maxine – 1997
Public libraries are often a vastly underused resource for businesses and business people. This book shows librarians how to aggressively pursue businesses until they turn naturally to libraries for their information needs. The book provides a step-by-step process which teaches librarians how to identify the information needs of businesses,…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, Focus Groups
