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Download full textGuy, Jewel – 1991
This paper describes the development from 1963 to 1986 of the Clark County (Nevada) Library District, which includes the rapidly growing urban area of Las Vegas. It notes that, besides responding successfully to a population growth of 330% over two decades, the system was also able to fulfill its original goal of developing local libraries that…
Descriptors: Financial Support, History, Interviews, Librarians
Wilford, Valerie J.; Logan, Lee; Bell, Lori; Cloyes, Kay – 1998
The Alliance Library System (ALS) is one of 12 regional library systems in Illinois, providing a full spectrum of support services for 300 member libraries of all types (public, school, academic, and special) located in west central Illinois. This paper describes the process by which ALS implemented a voice/video/data network connecting their four…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Library Automation
Kelley, Kimberly Banks – Library Administration & Management, 1992
Explores the changing role of the library and the importance of developing a strategic technology policy. An approach to technology that includes a review of the technology base, continuing education, improved hiring practices, innovative organizational design, and greater involvement of libraries in research and development is recommended. (six…
Descriptors: Change, Continuing Education, Information Technology, Library Administration
Lee, Hwa-Wei – 1991
This report presents recommendations for the upgrading of higher education information resources in Papua New Guinea (PNG) according to acceptable norms, effective sharing of resources through phased introduction of automation and networking, and the creation of a database of information resources. The report was based on a survey of 41 PNG…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consultants, Databases, Developing Nations
California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento. – 1991
This report examines the newly proposed systemwide library plan of the California State University (CSU), which will govern the planning and development of library space on CSU campuses for the next 10 years. The commission's report evaluates the state university's updated library space standards and discusses policy issues that relate to on-site…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Technology, Library Administration
Charlton, Barbara, Ed. – 1993
This collection development policy of California State University Library states clearly what the library is now doing and provides a structure and mechanism for making adjustments to policies and procedures on a continuous basis. Declining budgets and the loss of purchasing power are contributing to a general awareness of the needed changes in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Budgeting, College Libraries, Futures (of Society)
Jones, Douglas; And Others – 1991
This report of the task force charged with defining and researching the issues related to access and ownership of materials at the University of Arizona library presents 23 short-and long-term recommendations in the following areas: (1) organization, including the establishment of separate staff units for access services and collection management…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, College Libraries, Financial Support
