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Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1976
This document contains the complete texts of House of Representatives' bills H. R. 11233 and H. R. 10999, proposed bills which would amend the Library Service and Construction Act to expand the purposes listed in the act, extend the period of appropriation, and specifically provide funds to Recording for the Blind, Incorporated. Also included are…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Financial Support, Futures (of Society), Libraries
Peer reviewedIson, Jan – Library Trends, 1995
Provides a historical overview of library cooperative efforts, the roles identified for the cooperative library organizations and their members, and associated services. Examines the contributions that rural libraries make toward cooperation among all types of libraries and identifies challenges for rural libraries participating in networks in the…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Role
Peer reviewedGilbert, Carol – Public Libraries, 1995
Under the Library Services and Construction Act, the InfoPeople project was created allowing 182 California public libraries to receive Internet workstations. This article discusses guidelines for grant application for this project, the relationship between participating libraries and their communities, workstation equipment, access to the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Resources, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Government Studies & Systems, Philadelphia, PA. – 1974
In a study to determine patterns of public library funding and to find alternative options for improving library support, the present level of funding has been found woefully inadequate. Total expenditures for public library service in 1971-72 were $184 million. In order to fulfill the public library's role as an information source for people at…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Lane, Rodney P. – 1973
The present public library financing system is described and assessed, and the key issues for consideration in either reaffirming its continued use or in the development of new approaches are delineated. Special emphasis is given to illuminating those issues and factors affecting metropolitan areas--both core city and suburban fringes. The…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Utah State Library Div., Salt Lake City. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. – 1995
This paper provides background on the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) program, describes the context for making decisions about future priorities, and presents proposals for changes in the Utah State Library Division policies, services, and funding. A discussion on federal funding for library services includes a brief history of LSCA,…
Descriptors: Change, Disabilities, Futures (of Society), Interlibrary Loans
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co., Los Angeles, CA. – 1975
An extensive study was conducted to determine whether California's Public Library Services Act had succeeded in its goal of improving and extending library service through the establishment and funding of library systems. The comprehensive study involved field interviews at all 20 systems; a review of system documents; a survey of reference…
Descriptors: Costs, Financial Support, Futures (of Society), Guidelines
