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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
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Greenstein, Daniel – Library Trends, 2000
This article derives from a review of key challenges confronted by libraries that are actively investing in online collections and services. Conducted in the first instance to help refine programmatic goals of the Digital Library Federation (DLF), it took account of digital library developments, successes, needs, and challenges perceived by…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Services, Information Technology, Library Collections
Thomsen, Elizabeth – 1999
This book has three purposes: to provide a perspective for looking at how traditional reference service "fits" in with new trends and issues; to document the myriad ways in which day-to-day library services are being transformed by changes in technology, culture, and staffing; and to offer guidance and advice for evolving reference services to…
Descriptors: Information Services, Information Technology, Librarians, Library Collections
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 2001
This pamphlet focuses on developments in the Library of Michigan during the year 2000. The year 2000 marks the Library of Michigan's 140th consecutive year serving the citizens of Michigan as a federal depository library. A profile of the new State Librarian of Michigan, Christie Pearson Brandau, is given, including her goals as State Librarian,…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Information Services, Information Technology, Law Libraries
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Sisson, Lorene; Pontau, Donna – Reference Librarian, 1995
Reference librarians must determine the unique information needs of patrons and develop and market appropriate collections and services. The changing instructional paradigm in education provides an opportunity for encouraging information use and literacy for the educational community. Discussion includes information seeking and library use by…
Descriptors: Information Literacy, Information Seeking, Instructional Materials, Librarians
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Rice, Barbara A. – Library Trends, 1985
Addresses importance of online databases as part of library reference collection and focuses on bibliographic databases (ready reference, print versus online migration, bibliographic utilities); selection/evaluation of online databases (vendor selection, individual databases); full-text databases; numeric databases; end-user searching; and use of…
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation Methods, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
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Clark, Juleigh Muirhead; Cary, Karen – Reference Services Review, 1995
Virginia Commonwealth University reduced its ready reference collection by integrating the majority into the general reference collection. The project was a success and advantages for staff included more time and focus on users; expanded knowledge of collection; and reduced stress. (JMV)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Strategies, Librarians, Library Collection Development
Freeman, Nola A. – 1990
This report, written for a National Archives Staff training program, presents the results of a survey which sought information about the administration of the government documents sections of the National Library of Canada, the National Archives of the United States, and 12 selected American state archives and state libraries. The survey gathered…
Descriptors: Archives, Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Library Administration
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Null, David G. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1985
Addresses public and scholarly interest in the fields of family history and genealogy. Highlights include attitudes before and after publication of Alex Haley's "Roots," library literature on genealogy, history of the family as a field of study, and academic library collection development and services. Twenty-five references are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Family Characteristics, Family History, Genealogy
Reid, Judith P. – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses library resources for genealogical research, including bibliographies of family histories, guides to genealogical resources, periodicals, indexes, CD-ROM products, electronic bulletin boards, and nonprofit services. An annotated list of 13 titles for a basic collection is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Electronic Mail, Genealogy
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Engeldinger, Eugene A. – RQ, 1986
Reports results of survey investigating aspects of weeding of materials in reference collections at 377 U.S. colleges and universities: existence of written policy or unwritten weeding practice; extent of weeding; frequency; what happens to discards; effect of shelf space, staff time, and use of materials on weeding decisions. (5 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
Newlen, Robert R. – American Libraries, 1998
Describes the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) library. Highlights include security measures, a day in the life of two CIA librarians, sample reference questions, collection development, the Historical Intelligence Collection, the CIA Web site, and library modernization. (JAK)
Descriptors: Archives, Current Events, Federal Government, Government Libraries
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Ryoo, Heija B. – Government Information Quarterly, 1985
Reviews the decision of the law library at Southern Illinois University to integrate government publications into the general library collection. Aspects of managing an integrated collection are described, including technical processing of paper and microfiche documents, collection development and maintenance, and reference services. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Classification
Cummins, Julie; And Others – 1984
This guide is designed to assist librarians and administrators both in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of their public library service to youth and in making immediate and long range plans to reach desired goals. The standards provide a basis for understanding the scope and purpose of youth services. A philosophical statement on service…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Guidelines, Library Administration, Library Collection Development
Kesti, Julie, Comp.; Graham, Elaine, Comp. – 1984
This manual suggests and describes recommended reference services and sources for a small hospital library. Focusing on reference services, the first section includes information on ready-reference services; bibliographic search services, including taking and processing a request for a bibliography, National Library of Medicine literature…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Guidelines, Health Materials, Hospital Libraries
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