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Library Journal, 1991
This annual feature provides information about products and services for libraries from nearly 440 companies. Access is provided by an alphabetical list of products or services, by an alphabetical listing of suppliers, and by a listing of suppliers by state. (LRW)
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Equipment, Library Materials, Supplies
Block, Marylaine; Kim, Ann – Library Journal, 2006
This article describes how librarians stepped up to the plate to rescue materials and meet the needs of thousands of uprooted evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, employing their unique skills and resources to put forth a humane and herculean effort. In Houston and Austin, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Memphis; Fayetteville, Arkansas; and…
Descriptors: Librarians, Libraries, Library Services, Library Materials
Fox, Megan K. – Library Journal, 2003
Examines how librarians are customizing their services and collections for handheld computing. Discusses the widest adoption of PDAs (personal digital assistants) in libraries that serve health and medical communities; PDA-friendly information pages; the reference focus; journals and databases; lending materials; publicity; use of PDAs by library…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Information Technology, Library Collection Development, Library Development
Fox, Bette-Lee; And Others – Library Journal, 1983
Presents statistics on academic library buildings (new libraries, additions, and renovations) noting project cost, gross area (assignable and non-assignable), square foot cost, building and equipment cost, book and seating capacity, and architect. Totals for new library buildings, additions, and additions plus renovations for 1973-1983 are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Building Conversion, Costs, Facility Expansion
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1998
Presents results of a recent survey of over 100 public and academic libraries about pricing options from online companies. Most options fall into three categories: pay-as-you-go, fixed-rate, and user-based. Results are discussed separately for public and academic libraries and for consortial discounts. Trends in pricing options preferred by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Costs, Databases