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Bagg, Thomas C. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1975
The future of microforms in the library is great. What forms new advances take will depend, unfortunately, upon the kinds of systems being developed for other than library applications. (Author)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Libraries, Library Equipment, Library Role
Peer reviewedKur, Sally – Community College Journal, 1999
Discusses the changing face of libraries as a result of the penetration of technology into the home, school, and workplace. Charts the evolution of libraries from the perspectives of strategic planning, role, service delivery, organization and staffing, the librarian's role, budgeting and finance, assessment and accountability, and alliances. (VWC)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Technology, Libraries, Library Development
Download full textOffice of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1963
A 1956 Office of Education study showed that 26 million rural residents were without any public library service and that more than 300 rural counties had no public library within their borders. An additional 50 million rural residents had only inadequate service. Congress passed the Library Services Act in 1956 to stimulate the further development…
Descriptors: Educational History, Operating Expenses, Statistical Data, Counties
