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Galvin, Hoyt; Asbury, Barbara – Library Journal, 1975
Descriptors: Buildings, Costs, Library Facilities, Public Libraries
Galvin, Hoyt, Ed.; Asbury, Barbara, Ed. – Library Journal, 1973
The statistics on 143 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during FY73 are reported. The names of the architects used on the projects are listed. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Construction Programs, Library Facilities, Library Planning
Galvin, Hoyt; Asbury, Barbara – Library Journal, 1974
A statistical report on 121 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during the year ending June 30, 1974. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction (Process), Construction Costs, Library Facilities
Galvin, Hoyt R.; Asbury, Barbara N. – Library Journal, 1977
A statistical report on all public library building projects completed in the United States during the year ending June 30, 1977. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Construction (Process), Construction Costs, Facility Improvement
Download full textGoldhor, Herbert, Comp. – 1981
This fact book, compiled to fill the need of practicing librarians and researchers for recent data on public libraries, contains statistics concerning or relevant to the U.S. public library system. Data on all aspects of American public libraries are summarized from such sources as annual reports, journal articles, surveys, books, doctoral theses,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities
Schrader, Alvin M. – 1979
The quality and success of library services to users at the City of Brampton Public Library and Art Gallery, Ontario, Canada, were investigated through a series of questionnaires, statistical data analyses, and comparisons with past use studies of this and other public libraries. The study utilized the operational methodology outlined by Altman in…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Comparative Analysis, Library Administration, Library Circulation
Casey, Joseph; And Others – 1981
This study presents a detailed evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of Title I of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), a federal program designed to assist state efforts to develop and improve public libraries, and examines the policy implications of these results as they relate to the future of federal involvement in public…
Descriptors: Construction Programs, Decision Making, Federal Programs, Grants
Bowron, Albert – 1971
The Barrie Public Library was studied as part of a larger commission authorized by the Georgian Bay Regional Library Board. Analysis was restricted to local policies and procedures which were under the full control of the Barrie Public Library board and staff. Aspects of library services provided on a cooperative basis--interlibrary loan, 16mm…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Facility Expansion, Library Collections
Trace, Sally A.; Mowen, Louise B. – 1976
A study of the Besore Public Library was conducted to determine if the library was meeting the needs of the Greencastle-Antrim area of Pennsylvania, to define areas of unmet needs, and to recommend improved programs and services. Information about the community--demographic characteristics, social structure, commercial characteristics, and future…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Demography, Library Circulation, Library Collections
North Dakota Library Notes, 1976
Public library construction in North Dakota, MINITEX (Minnesota Interlibrary Telecommunications Exchange) service, state library use and service patterns, the state library collection, and the state library staff are covered in this report. Two tables contain the North Dakota Network for Knowledge fiscal report for 1974 and 1975. In addition,…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Federal Legislation, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities
Bowron, Albert – 1971
The Owen Sound Public Library was studied as part of a larger commission authorized by the Georgian Bay Regional Library Board. Analysis was restricted to local policies and procedures with recommendations designed to improve those services which are under the full control of the Owen Sound library board and staff. Aspects of library services…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Facility Expansion, History
Summers, F. William; Curran, Charles C. – 1974
In order to determine the feasibility of establishing a county-wide library system, the Pinellas County (Florida) Board of County Commissioners authorized a study of existing library services and possible alternatives for reorganization. Data were gathered and analyzed from: (1) questionnaires sent to library directors; (2) interviews with these…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Cataloging, County Libraries, County Programs
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Washington, DC. – 1978
This inventory of the resources and needs of the nation's public libraries, academic libraries, and public school library media centers presents an impoverished picture: these libraries are grossly underfunded. As a result they lack the staff, materials, space, and hours of service to meet citizens' needs. To bring the libraries up to minimum…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Charts, Construction Needs, Financial Needs
Bowron, Albert – 1973
An assessment is presented of the Ottawa Public Library Branch Services' success in meeting both the information and educational needs of a highly intellectual community. An outline is presented for appraisal of present services, indicating improvements and recommending directions for future growth. After an examination and evaluation of the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bilingualism, Bookmobiles, Branch Libraries
Bowron, Albert – 1971
In 1971 a study was made of the Orillia (Ontario, Canada) public library as part of a larger study of library service in the Georgian Bay Region. After a look at the history and composition of the community in general, the planners considered the history and present situation of the library building, the print and non-print collections, hours and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bookmobiles, Community Characteristics, Feasibility Studies
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