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Download full textOrganization of American States, Washington, DC. – 1968
At its eleventh annual meeting in 1966 the Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials decided that the activity carried on principally by informal cooperation up to that time should be brought into a more formal organizational pattern. Draft texts of the Constitution, By-Laws, and Articles of Incorporation were prepared and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Acquisition, Library Associations, Library Materials
Peer reviewedPlatt, Warren C. – Special Libraries, 1972
Consumer librarianship is a fluid librarianship, for its content and method are determined by the fluctuating needs and varied concerns of the consumer movement. The problem of defining consumerism and the effect of definition on acquisitions policies are discussed. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Consumer Science, Information Retrieval, Librarians, Library Acquisition
Fletcher, Janet, Ed.; And Others – Library Journal, 1973
Brief reviews of recently published books, arranged by subject, comprise the main section of The Book Review.'' The Books to Come'' segment includes brief reviews of a few specially noted books and a comprehensive listing of scientific, technical, medical and business books. (1000 references) (DH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Books, Library Acquisition
Nichols, Margaret Irby – 1988
This guide to adult reference works and services for the small or medium-sized public library is divided into two sections. Section One lists 559 numbered items arranged in 22 subsections, and 222 additional items in notes following entries or at the end of the relevant subsection. Subject areas are as follows: guides and bibliographies; general…
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Collection Development, Library Materials, Library Services
Martinez, Angelina, Ed. – 1981
Discussions of library resources, services and related activities as well as library materials selection and acquisition are provided for faculty to facilitate and enhance their use of the library. Included in the library resources section are books, periodicals, microforms, and special collections and archives. Instruction in library use,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
HOWES, ELIZABETH, ED.; SCHELL, MARY, ED. – 1967
THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY SPONSORED A SERIES OF 3 WORKSHOPS ON FEDERAL DOCUMENTS, ATTENDED BY REPRESENTATIVES FROM CALIFORNIA DEPOSITORY AND NON-DEPOSITORY LIBRARIES. TOPICS DISCUSSED AT THE WORKSHOPS INCLUDED--THE GENERAL IMPORTANCE OF FEDERAL DOCUMENTS, SEPARATE PAPERS ON THE ACQUISITION, PROCESSING AND USE OF FEDERAL DOCUMENTS, U.S. BUREAU…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Material Selection
Pamela M. Bluh – 2001
If managed well, electronic journals (e-journals) can be extremely efficient, saving money and space while improving access and speeding information delivery. With the help of the Internet, e-journals can also make library collections more accessible to both users and staff. Covering the process of managing electronic serials from licensing,…
Descriptors: Electronic Journals, Information Technology, Internet, Librarians
Tanis, Norman E. – 1968
A four-part questionnaire was constructed and administered to the users of the Kansas State College Library to aid the library staff in planning for effective library service and in developing a book acquisition policy for the next ten years. The four surveys conducted were: (1) departmental, in which academic departments were asked to indicate…
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Faculty, Graduate Students
Peer reviewedResource Sharing and Information Networks, 1985
Representatives from wide spectrum of cooperative programs discuss issues associated with cooperative library development. Programs described include statewide projects in Colorado, Illinois, Alaska, and New York; University of California Shared Purchase Program; Hampshire Inter-Library Center; Triangle Research Libraries Network; Pacific…
Descriptors: Consortia, Information Systems, Library Acquisition, Library Collection Development
Rowe, Gladys E. – Online, 1984
Describes use of selective dissemination of information (SDI) feature on DIALOG at Sandia Technical Library to produce bulletin announcing library acquisitions of technical reports in microfiche. Microfiche acquisition, developing profile, assembling profile output, costs, and suggestions for improvement are highlighted. Examples of SDI profiles…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Library Acquisition, Library Materials, Library Services
O'Connor, Lisa, Comp. – SPEC Kit, 2000
The purpose of the survey for this SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) Kit was to assess the current print corporate annual report collection practices of ARL (Association of Research Libraries) libraries, describe the effects of these collections, and recommend best practices for preserving these significant historical documents. The…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Corporations, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
Browne, Ray B. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1980
Claims that libraries have consistently ignored popular culture materials and urges them to reexamine their purpose and to expand collections and services to serve the true cultural needs of their patrons. Thirteen references are listed. (RAA)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Needs, Libraries, Library Acquisition
Machovec, George S., Ed. – Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1999
Discusses the following management challenges libraries must cope with in the paradigm shift from print to electronic access to information: becoming involved in network issues; leveraging resources; duplication of effort; partnering; legal, political or economic; standards; remote users; and acquisition, selection and organization of electronic…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Sources, Library Acquisition, Library Administration
PHINAZEE, ANNETTE HOAGE – 1967
PURPOSES OF THE INSTITUTE ATTENDED BY BOTH LIBRARIANS AND HISTORIANS WERE (1) TO REVIEW THE PRESENT STATUS OF LIBRARY MATERIALS BY AND ABOUT AMERICAN NEGROES AND EXPLORE IDEAS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, (2) TO CONSIDER METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MATERIALS, AND (3) TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION AMONG LIBRARIANS AND SCHOLARS…
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Culture, Black History, Black Institutions
Sinclair, Dorothy – 1977
This document examines the importance and difficulties in resource sharing and acquisition by libraries and introduces the procedures of the Site Appraisal for Area Resources Inventory (SAFARI) system as a method of comparative evaluation of subject collections among a group of libraries. Resource, or collection, sharing offers specific…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Guides
