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Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1982
This compilation of documents submitted by various academic and research libraries on library services to the disabled is arranged under six topics. Policy and procedure statements are addressed by Colorado State University and the Universities of Wisconsin at Madison, Connecticut, and Missouri. The University of British Columbia and the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Disabilities, Librarians
Peer reviewedBuckland, Michael K. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
The characteristics of paper or microform library materials, electronic publications, and online databases are compared in terms of equipment needs, cost effectiveness, budgeting, and satisfaction of users' needs. Suggestions for the effective integration of these materials are offered. (13 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Peer reviewedCourtney, Nancy – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2003
Most of 814 academic libraries surveyed allow onsite access to unaffiliated users, and many give borrowing privileges to certain categories of users. Use of library computers to access library resources and other computer applications is commonly allowed although authentication on library computers is increasing. Five tables show statistics.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Higher Education, Library Equipment
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1981
This self-study, undertaken in March 1981 to collect and analyze data regarding the library's preservation problems and to develop a program addressing these needs, is presented in four sections. The first briefly describes the major findings of the study. The following section summarizes the major areas of need identified by an analysis of the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Equipment, Library Expenditures
Download full textSoete, George J., Comp.; Zimmerman, Glen, Comp. – 1999
This SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) Kit and Flyer reports results of a survey conducted in January 1999 that examined how ARL (Association of Research Libraries) member libraries assure the safety and security of persons, library materials, physical facilities, furnishings, computer equipment, etc. Forty-five of the 122 ARL member…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Security, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Ragsdale, Kate W., Comp. – 1991
This Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) Kit presents the results of a survey on issues and concerns associated with planning for library services for persons with disabilities. The survey was sent to 119 U.S. and Canadian Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and returned by 74. The report is based on the responses of libraries which…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Disabilities
Peer reviewedDixit, R. P. – International Information and Library Review, 1995
Identifies four types of health science libraries in India relating to health and family welfare: research, academic, medical, and hospital. Results of a nationwide survey of library resources are discussed, including finance, books and monographs, periodicals, manpower, equipment, and services. Suggestions for improvement are offered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Family Health, Foreign Countries
