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Library of Congress, Washington, DC. – 1976
Research libraries are urged to take part in a National Preservation Program for their most important library materials. Techniques of conservation of past and current materials, including microfilming and storage at low temperatures, are discussed, while a national preservation center which would store materials is also proposed. Development of…
Descriptors: Archives, Library Collections, Library Materials, Library Services

Ernst, Joseph W. – Journal of Thought, 1982
The Rockefeller Archive Center was established in 1974 to bring together the records of The Rockefeller University, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Inc., the Rockefeller family, and others. This history of the Archive Center and description of its holdings focuses on those areas of special interest to educational researchers. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Archives, Library Collections, Library Materials, Library Services

Bruer, John Michael – Microform and Imaging Review, 1998
Examines digital imaging and preservation (i.e., activities associated with maintaining library, archival, or museum materials for use, either in original physical form or in some other format); discusses problems and underlying causes associated with incorporating digital imaging as a preservation methodology; and lists questions to answer before…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Information Technology, Library Collections, Library Materials

Maurstad, Betty L. – 1977
A collection of papers which were presented at two series of seminars sponsored by the Michigan Library Association are concerned with the role of public libraries in providing services and developing collections dealing with the contemporary arts. The papers included are: (1) Public Library Programs and the Arts, a discussion of the public…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Films, Fine Arts, Librarians
Lamolinara, Guy, Ed.; Dalrymple, Helen, Ed. – Library of Congress Information Bulletin, 2002
These 10 issues, representing one calendar year, including two double issues (2002) of "The Library of Congress Information Bulletin," contain information on Library of Congress new collections and program developments, lectures and readings, financial support and materials donations, budget, honors and awards, World Wide Web sites and…
Descriptors: Exhibits, Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Library Materials
Jennings, Frank G. – Prospects, 1972
Descriptors: Books, Educational Resources, Instructional Materials, Libraries
Palmer, Joseph W. – 1979
A survey of the ownership and use of experimental films by 22 libraries in New York State concludes that the keys to increased access and use of these films are substantial state or regional backup collections available at low or no cost to individual systems; provision of promotional and educational materials to advertise these works to patrons…
Descriptors: Films, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Materials
Nebraska Public Library Commission, Lincoln. – 1967
The purposes of this study were (1) to determine the present status of library services in the state institution of Nebraska, (2) to examine the extent to which resources from outside agencies are being used, and (3) to prepare a report to aid in developing a state plan for improved library services to institutions. Included in the survey are…
Descriptors: Facilities, Institutional Libraries, Librarians, Library Collections
Akeroyd, Richard – 1973
A university library can and should be a center for individual access to all forms of research information media, both print and non-print. The author presents a summary account of an effort to determine existing needs at the University of Connecticut for non-print information resources and services under the following headings: the University of…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Libraries, Educational Media, Library Collections
Kar, Debal C.; Deb, Subrata; Kumar, Satish – Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting, 2003
Discusses the development of Electronic Library at TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi). Highlights include: hardware and software used; the digital library/Virtual Electronic Library; directory of Internet journals; virtual reference resources; electronic collection/Physical Electronic Library; downloaded online full-length…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Library Catalogs, Library Collections
Robertson, Ina N. – 1983
This guide is designed to help answer some of the questions that high school students frequently ask when using the Sangamon State University (SSU) Library. The library collection is designed to support the curriculum of the university, an upper-division and graduate institution stressing liberal arts and public affairs, and materials for courses…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, High School Students, Higher Education, Library Collections
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
Indiana State Library, Indianapolis. – 1966
This study of the adequacy of library facilities in Indiana's penal institutions was undertaken at the request of a state senate committee studying the Indiana Department of Correction. The penal libraries are judged to be inadequate and their major problems with personnel, materials, services, and physical facilities are listed. Also given are…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Institutional Libraries, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Benne, Mae – 1970
This study was limited to juvenile library collections and was focused on the policies and practices which determined or affected the quality and balance of these collections. Statistical data reflected policies rather than measurements in meeting library standards. Recommendations for the collections included: a written policy should govern…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, County Libraries, Library Collections
Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA. – 1969
The Palm Beach County Library System is evaluated for its program to date and for its existing public library resources in the County. Population trends are examined and a realistic program for the development of library services over a six-year period is recommended. The estimated costs for implementation of these recommendations are outlined in…
Descriptors: County Libraries, Evaluation, Library Collections, Library Expenditures