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Howder, Murray L. – 1979
The first Soviet-American Library Seminar provided general comparisons and contrasts, similarities and dissimilarities, between Soviet and American libraries, and stressed the differences in understanding library terms, the need for long-range planning, demographic changes and their effect on library services, and library automation. An…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, International Programs, Library Administration, Library Education
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Washington, DC. – 1976
This is the fifth annual report of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS), covering the period July 1, 1975-June 30, 1976. Supporting studies described include: the role of the Library of Congress in the national network; the impact of Federal funding programs on public libraries; a national inventory of library…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Copyrights, Information Science, Librarians
Sanders, Roy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1989
Summarizes the topics covered at a seminar for rural librarians in Australia that focused on practical solutions to the problems inherent in being physically and professionally isolated. Areas discussed included education and training, communication and networking, and library management and services. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Cooperation
PDF pending restorationCouncil on Library Resources, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1978
Highlights of the Council's activities during the year are briefly reviewed, and the current board of directors, committee members, officers, and staff members are listed. Areas covered include (1) the national and international scene, including the Council's work towards a national periodicals center, promotional efforts for national…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Budgets, Financial Support, Foundation Programs
Peer reviewedRiggs, Donald E., Ed. – Journal of Library Administration, 1989
Librarians from different types of libraries discuss creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in 17 articles. Some of the areas discussed are: organizational aspects influencing creativity; creativity and leadership; innovation in public and technical services; strategies for developing library support; library and information science…
Descriptors: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Financial Support, Information Services
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1990
The eight papers in this collection were presented at the meetings of three sections of the Division of Management and Technology: (1) "Distributed Intelligence in Library Systems: Prospects and Problems" (S. Michael Malinconico); (2) "Library Cooperation Based on Information Technology Networks: A Vision for a European Library Future" (Morten…
Descriptors: Archives, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Networks, Data Collection
Download full textCouncil on Library Resources, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1989
This annual report provides a review of Council on Library Resources (CLR) activities for 1988-1989. Status reports on long-term projects and/or lists of relevant activities funded during the year are provided for the CLR Program on Library Management and Operations, including: operating support for the Commission on Preservation and Access;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Annual Reports, Cataloging, Grants
Berk, Robert A. – 1975
Surveying the literature of librarianship during the 1970-74 period, this review emphasizes continuing education for medical librarians. While looking at the issue of continuing education, specific areas of need selected by medical library directors are also reviewed. The primary areas covered included: automation and computer application,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Aids, Information Retrieval, Librarians
Moran, Barbara B. – 1984
Changes occurring in college libraries as a result of automation are described, along with financial issues in library management, personnel issues, and changing patterns of collection development and resource sharing. New developments include online public access catalogs, computer-generated bibliographies, online search systems, and computerized…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Libraries
McClure, Charles R., Ed.; Hernon, Peter, Ed. – 1991
The 28 essays in this collection provide an overview of research in library/information science (LIS), present a practical context of such research, and consider related issues and concerns. The essays are: (1) "The Elusive Nature of Research in LIS" (Peter Hernon); (2) "Guides to Conducting Research in Library and Information Science" (Ronald R.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Role, Higher Education
Nevada State Library and Archives, Carson City. – 1992
The Central Libraries Automated Network (CLAN) of Nevada is a cooperative system which shares circulation, cataloging, and acquisitions systems and numerous online databases. Its mission is to provide public access to information and efficient library administration through shared computer systems, databases, and telecommunications. This document…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks
Nevada State Library and Archives, Carson City. – 1992
This document provides a framework for direction and development of libraries in Nevada. This plan is based on input solicited from hundreds of citizens statewide in preparation for the Governor's Conference on Libraries held in May 1990 and has been developed to reflect the current and best thinking of public, school, and academic librarians. The…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Interlibrary Loans, Library Administration
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
