Describes the Pacific Northwest Conspectus Database, a regional resource assessment tool which includes information about library collections in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Use of the database by academic, public, and special librarians to better manage their collections and to coordinate planning and purchasing with other…

Information is provided on 217 public libraries, 65 academic libraries, and 164 special libraries in Oregon, as well as the Oregon State Library. Information is compiled from questionnaires completed by each library and other directory information sources. Data elements are based on those used in the Federal State Cooperative System for Public…

This directory of Oregon libraries lists public libraries, college and university libraries, and special libraries in an alphabetical order. Each listing includes a telephone number, an address, and the librarian responsible. It also lists Oregon communities and their populations which are served by the libraries. Statistical data are presented in…

A Survey of Oregon libraries was conducted to supply current background information on libraries. This information was needed for a long range plan to develop libraries in Oregon which is required by Public Law 91-600. In addition, the details about specific libraries are needed to evaluate applications for federal funds and to evaluate the…

This comprehensive action plan addresses eight areas important to the development of county-wide cooperative library service: the utilization of total library resources and services, accessibility of library service, organization, financing, special services for special needs, short range action plans, and long-range planning. Additional sections…

Limited to books, this bibliography and union catalog list of the library holdings of 27 Oregon academic, public, government, and special libraries is a selection of resource materials intended to be representative of the concerns of librarians responsible for the management of special libraries and information centers. Organized by subject and…

This study outlines the types of library service required to furnish quality reference services to state agencies. The services provided by the Oregon State Library were evaluated according to the standards established by the American Library Association. Evaluation of the collection for scope and coverage in subject areas of automation,…

The directory of Oregon libraries provides an alphabetical listing of public, academic, and special libraries with addresses, telephone numbers, and names of head librarians. Included are public library statistics, a comparison of taxable property values, and communities served by Oregon libraries. Names of Oregon librarians, trustees of public…

This manual is designed to assist the indexers and inputters of the Oregon Index, which is an online index to Oregon's major newspapers and journals. The Index provides dial-up access to a database of citations and is available at hundreds of points around Oregon, including libraries, schools, newspapers, and government offices. The database has…

This Tenth Annual Report on activities of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse begins with the goal, objectives, and scope and methodology of the Clearinghouse followed by a summary of the challenges against library materials that were reported and took place between July 1, 1996 and June 30, 1997. Details about each challenge reported by…

This Eleventh Annual Report on activities of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse begins with the goal, objectives, and scope and methodology of the Clearinghouse followed by a summary of the challenges against library materials that were reported and took place between July 1, 1997 and June 30, 1998. Details about each challenge reported…

This Eleventh Annual Report on activities of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse begins with the goal, objectives, and scope and methodology of the Clearinghouse followed by a summary of the challenges against library materials that were reported and took place between July 1, 1998 and June 30, 1999. Details about each challenge reported…

The goal of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse is to uphold the principles of the Library Bill of Rights in all types of libraries by improving communication between librarians, board members, professional associations, and other concerned groups in Oregon about challenges to intellectual freedom, and by increasing awareness as to how…

The goal of the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse is to uphold the principles of the Library Bill of Rights in all types of libraries by improving communication between librarians, board members, professional associations, and other concerned groups in Oregon about challenges to intellectual freedom, and by increasing awareness as to how…