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Stokes, Peter – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1978
Believes librarians should cut themselves loose from the goals of school and set up alternative learning networks. (Editor)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Planning, Library Role, Library Services
Ballard, Thomas H. – American Libraries, 1983
This essay aimed at large and medium-sized public libraries discusses library administration as a low-level function meant to support, rather than rule, the nonadministrative staff; management and administration as separate functions; the delegation of responsibility; and tasks of the administrator. (EJS)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Librarians, Library Administration
Laughlin, Mildred – Learning Today, 1973
Suggestions for enticing the public into libraries are presented. (1 reference) (SM)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Librarians, Library Planning, Library Role

King, Kevin A. R. – Voice of Youth Advocates, 2000
A young adult librarian describes how he brought the touring cast of the musical, "RENT," to the Kalamazoo (Michigan) Public Library to introduce teenagers to musical theatre. Discussion includes the initial contact process; planning the event; publicity; catering; the tremendous turn-out; and tips for arranging such a cast visit. (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Coordination, Coordinators
Florida Library Study Commission, Tallahassee. – 1972
In response to the objective of providing quality library services to Florida's citizens and to supplement efforts of the Florida Library Association and local leaders, a library study commission was formed to produce an action plan for Florida's public libraries. The plan concentrates upon three principal needs of the library system:…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Collections, Library Planning, Library Services
Peterson, Anita R. – 1977
This manual was developed to formalize Inglewood Public Library's existing policies and programs regarding library services to the Spanish speaking, and to define future program goals. The introduction discusses why such services have been initiated, why the manual was developed, and the potential benefits the manual has for library…
Descriptors: Guides, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Planning

Fout, Deborah J. – Public Libraries, 1999
A first-time project manager on a $4 million library addition and renovation project by the Homewood (Alabama) Public Library shares her experiences. Sidebars provide tips for new library project managers; description of construction administration documents; effective phrases to use with the contractor; and the top 10 lies told to a library…
Descriptors: Buildings, Guidelines, Librarians, Library Administration
Oklahoma County Libraries, Oklahoma City, OK. – 1976
This collection provides summaries of documents on which the policies of the Oklahoma County Libraries System are based, the "Statement of Purpose and Goals," and "Policy for Selection of Materials," as well as brief descriptions of procedures for materials selection and handling complaints or suggestions from patrons.…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Instruction, Library Material Selection, Library Planning

Wilkinson, Billy R. – Library Trends, 1974
Contrasts the kinds of staff members found in metropolitan libraries during the past 20 years with the staff needed for the mid-1970's. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Librarians, Library Planning, Library Technicians
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Library Development. – 1976
This directory of New York State library systems is arranged alphabetically by name of the reference and research library resources system, with public library systems located within the area of such regional system immediately following. State institution libraries are listed at the end of each regional grouping. The locations of reference and…
Descriptors: County Libraries, Directories, Librarians, Libraries
Finnish Government, Helsinki. – 1972
The research libraries in Finland are in the majority of case libraries of universities and other institutions for higher education. Libraries in research institutes and some other special libraries account for some 20-30% of the total operational capacity. It is hoped the necessity of efficient libraries as a support to teaching and research will…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Science, Information Systems, Librarians
Swan, James – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1989
Offers guidelines for planning fund raising events for small public libraries, with examples of activities that have been used successfully. Areas discussed include involving librarians and trustees as fund raisers; group discussion activities to encourage brainstorming; developing strategies based on community resources; and capital fund drive…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Resources, Donors, Fund Raising
Bryant, David – Library Administration & Management, 1996
Reviews the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the library guides project, a customer service project at the New Canaan Library (Connecticut). Volunteers answered basic, single-component reference questions, allowing library professionals to give greater time and effort to more complex questions. (JMV)
Descriptors: Information Services, Librarians, Library Development, Library Planning
Minnesota Library Association, St. Paul. Trustees Section. – 1968
Most of the material in this handbook is a general statement of trusteeship as it applies to public libraries. For libraries in first class cities, under city manager jurisdiction, or in counties or regional classifications, deviation from the general case can be expected, and in some cases these differences are noted. The handbook begins with a…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Policy, Administrators, Financial Support
Doyle, Daniel – 1970
The concept of total planning as applied in this presentation refers to planning as a part of library organization. It is felt that greater care should be taken at top-level planning to ensure that some proportion of the income and credit available is allocated to various services to allow departmental planning to be carried out effectively. This…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Librarians, Libraries