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Guidelines for Using Volunteers in Libraries
American Libraries, 1971
The use of volunteers in many types of services and programs may expand in the foreseeable future and libraries should keep certain principles in mind in using them. (AB)
Descriptors: Community Relations, Guidelines, Libraries, Library Services
Toward PPBS in the Public Library
Howard, Edward N. – American Libraries, 1971
PPBS (Programming Planning and Budgeting Systems) has an exciting potential for libraries in fostering improved community relations, assurance of a fairer share of the public purse, and confidence among all concerned that the emergent public library is focusing its resources on the highest priority needs of the community. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Relations, Library Expenditures, Library Planning, Library Services
The State of Censorship.
Wirth, Eileen – American Libraries, 1996
The Public Library Association's 1995 survey reported that while public librarians overwhelmingly support intellectual freedom, not all of them are absolutists. Librarians do take community censorship requests seriously and engage in practical self-censorship. Other topics include censorship demographics, the role of the library board, and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Community Involvement, Community Relations
Evaluating Public Library Collections: Why Do It, and How to Use the Results.
Intner, Sheila S.; Futas, Elizabeth – American Libraries, 1994
Discusses evaluation procedures for public libraries. Topics addressed include accountability; cooperation among libraries; economic factors; evaluation options, including the use of staff and/or consultants; problems uncovered; and factors to consider when deciding to keep or discard materials, including community needs, circulation statistics,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Relations, Consultants, Economic Factors