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Darling, Pamela W. – Library Journal, 1976
The first part of this article describes a number of building blocks which, in judicious combination, can be used to create a broad preservation program for a library or archive collection. The second section outlines a strategy for evaluating library preservation needs and devising a program suited to them. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Books, Library Collections, Library Services, Library Technical Processes
Qazanchi, Fuad, Y. M. – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1971
Descriptors: College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Library Collections, Library Services
Segal, Joseph P. – 1976
Described is a practical approach to continuous reviews, evaluation and weeding (CREW) of library collections, its advantages, and the detailed procedure. Guides by Dewey classes are prepared including information as to age, maximum permissible time without usage, and the presence of various negative factors concerning the material. A bibliography…
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Library Services, Library Technical Processes
Klaprat, Nancy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1973
The functions of, and materials in, the Playboy library are described. (SM)
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Library Services, Library Technical Processes
Ford Foundation, New York, NY. – 1975
A handbook of the procedures and organization of the Ford Foundation Library, a current reference library, this manual includes forms used for selection, acquisition, and circulation of the Foundation's library materials. The manual was written for the use of the Foundation staff but includes a broad informational outline on which to base the…
Descriptors: Guides, Library Collections, Library Guides, Library Services
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Haider, Syed Jalaluddin – College and Research Libraries, 1975
The development of university libraries in Pakistan is summarized, with a discussion of the current status of such libraries, including consideration of library organization, resources, organization of collections and cataloging, services to readers, library staff, and major problems. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Financial Support, Library Collections, Library Cooperation
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. – 1970
Following the introduction which gives an overall picture of developments in the Library of Congress, the chapters deal specifically with the: (1) processing department, (2) legislative reference service, (3) reference department, (4) law library, (5) administrative department and (6) copyright office. The 14 appendices show, in a figurative…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Government Libraries, Library Collections, Library Services
Mumford, L. Quincy – 1971
Following the introduction which gives an overall picture of developments in the Library of Congress during fiscal year 1970, the chapters deal specifically with the: (1) processing department, (2) legislative reference service, (3) reference department, (4) law library, (5) administrative department, and (6) copyright office. Lists of various…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Government Libraries, Law Libraries, Library Collections
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Bundy, Alan L. – Australian Library Journal, 1978
The libraries of nine British polytechnics were surveyed in the following categories: accommodation of users, management, staffing, services, interlibrary cooperation, user education, collection size, periodicals, audiovisual resources, cataloging and classification, binding and processing, and funding. (JAB)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Collections
Davis, Bryan – American Libraries, 1984
Describes introduction of books on tape at Oskaloosa (Iowa) Public Library, highlighting determination of audience and use, display of recorded books, packaging of tapes, cataloging, and quality of tapes. A list of 19 production companies and six distributors noting address, telephone number, type of cassettes, and price range is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Audiotape Cassettes, Audiotape Recordings, Books, Cataloging
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Zielinska, Marie – Library Trends, 1980
Provides an overview of Canadian public library services to ethnic groups, including historical background, programs of the Toronto Public Library, the Multilingual Biblioservice (MBS) of the National Library of Canada, local holdings, and local acquisition programs. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Library Collections
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Hansen, Andrew M. – RQ, 1995
The history of the Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) of the American Library Association is traced from the creation of the individual adult and reference service divisions through the merger that formed RASD. Focuses on the origin, structure, and activities of the division and on the individuals responsible for the development of RASD.…
Descriptors: Activities, Adults, Library Collections, Library Development
Selwyn School, Denton, TX. – 1968
While attention at this conference was directed primarily to planning a library for a small school (an elementary division of 150 and a junior high and high school of up to 200), the ideas and considerations have relevance to the planning of any school library. Conclusions drawn from the sessions are presented in regard to--(1) divisions of…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Collections, Library Equipment, Library Facilities
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Miranda, Cecilia; Horton, Weldon – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1985
Reports on an evaluation of Midland College's Health Sciences Library as a separate collection with a different classification system, with special focus on the effects of the organizational structure on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of technical processing. Concludes that the separate library is a viable, cost-effective alternative. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Library Collections, Library Services
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Marx, Lucy; And Others – Top of the News, 1981
Offers suggestions for the acquisition of visual aids in a children's library, addressing such factors as collection criteria, size, scope, sources, processing, access, storage, display, circulation, and promotion. (FM)
Descriptors: Children, Guidelines, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
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