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Quinn, Aimee C.; Haslam, Michaelyn – Government Information Quarterly, 1998
Examines the use of automated storage and retrieval systems in industry and in libraries. Highlights include intellectual content; and a system being built for the University of Nevada Las Vegas that takes into account selection criteria, limited stack space, and storage of federal depository materials. (LRW)
Descriptors: Automation, Depository Libraries, Industry, Information Retrieval
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Aderibigbe, M. R. – Microform Review, 1984
Discusses need for microforms (high costs, inaccessibility, space requirements, and deterioration of printed materials), selection of microform materials, and maintenance of microform equipment for library microform services in Nigeria. Results of a study of print material usage at the University of Lagos Library are presented. Eight sources are…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Library Collections, Library Equipment, Library Material Selection
Spruit, Ed. – 1983
Based mainly on the experiences of seven Dutch public libraries during a 5-year study, this report discusses issues related to the integration of audiovisual materials and equipment into existing library collections. Following a brief introduction, its contents are divided into chapters: (1) Collection Building; (2) Processing; (3) Cataloguing;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Foreign Countries, Library Collections, Library Equipment
Knobbe, Mary L., Ed.; Lessel, Janice W., Ed. – 1970
Written especially for persons without a library degree who are operating a small urban study or planning agency library on a part-time basis. Subjects covered are: (1) library function and staff function, duties and training; (2) physical layout and equipment of library; (3) establishing and maintaining the library; (4) library administration;…
Descriptors: Library Equipment, Library Material Selection, Library Services, Library Skills
Shaffer, Dale E. – 1970
Every college and school library can benefit from a comprehensive picture file suited to its potential users. A new system is presented along with detailed instructions for the preparation and cataloging of pictures and other visual aids. Suggested subject categories and possible sources for pictures are listed. (Other documents in this series are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Filing, Instructional Materials, Library Acquisition
Curtis, Robert – Library Journal, 1986
Discusses the change of library music collections from long-playing (LP) recordings to compact discs (CD). Highlights include the drawbacks of LPs, disc prices and players, sound quality, logistics, selection of recordings, and a renewed commitment to sound recording facilities and collections. Ten sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classical Music, Costs, Library Collection Development
Saint Louis Community Coll., MO. – 1982
Prepared jointly by the instructional resources staff at all three campus locations and the administrative center of St. Louis Community College (SLCC), this handbook defines SLCC's collection development program and offers college-wide guidance for the acquisition of appropriate instructional materials and equipment and for the reevaluation and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Cooperative Planning, Equipment Standards
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Rodda, Dorothy, Comp. – 1992
This bibliography is intended to provide a basic list of resources currently available to help librarians and library committees in organizing and operating effective church and synagogue libraries. Resources are presented in 12 categories: (1) Church and Synagogue Library Manuals; (2) Periodicals for the Congregational Librarian; (3) Furnishing…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Audiovisual Aids, Cataloging, Childrens Literature
Jameson, A. L. – 1972
This bibliography covers the field from the point of view of the software maker, keeper and user, and covers both the Anglo-American and European scenes. Sections include: other bibliographies, the challenge of the new media, accessions and reviews, treatment of different media (pictures, maps, slides, tapes), and guides to ready made software in…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Centers, Audiovisual Instruction, Bibliographies
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC. – 1975
This handbook contains policy and procedure guidelines for establishing and maintaining libraries for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (in regional, area, and insuring offices). In addition to delineating the relationship between these field libraries to the headquarters HUD Division Library, the text offers guidelines…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Guides, Library Circulation, Library Collections
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
These guidelines are based on the experiences of a number of librarians working in the area of library services for hospital patients and disabled people in the community, as well as work done previously by a number of national library associations. The guidelines indicate the essential features of services to disabled people and suggest…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Home Programs, Homebound
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Penchansky, Mimi; And Others – 1975
The Library Association of the City University of New York provides a bibliography of information sources, books, and articles to aid the library in its role as a consumer of materials and equipment. Some subjects covered include furniture, product evaluations, book selection and acquisition, media materials and equipment, periodicals, book costs,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Books, Budgets
Prostano, Emanuel T.; Prostano, Joyce S. – 1971
With the aim of providing a realistic, professional approach to solving problems of administration, organization, and operation of the library media center, this textbook has been written for both practicing librarians as well as for students of library science. Included in the nine chapters are: an overview of terminology and the present state of…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians
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White, Maureen; Wilson, Pat – Emergency Librarian, 1997
Discusses the relationship between school counselors and teacher-librarians and reports results of a national survey that investigated partnerships between the groups. Highlights include input into materials selection and purchase; assistance with audiovisual equipment; information on available materials and services; computer technology support;…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Counselor Role, Counselor Teacher Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
Bowron, Albert – 1969
A survey of the present service and future needs of the Whitby Public Library in Ontario, Canada was undertaken, and a new library building was planned. Part I describes the historical background of Whitby, the role of the present library in local history, the growth of the Town of Whitby from a population of 2,300 to 20,000, and the philosophy on…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, Community Characteristics, English (Second Language)
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