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Markuson, Barbara – Network-International Communications in Library Automation, 1975
Defines a network and discusses some of the characteristics of existing networks. (PF)
Descriptors: Library Networks, Library Planning, Speeches
Download full textWilliams, Edwin E. – 1969
This report deals with the problems relating to cooperative long-range planning for the seven Boston Theological Institute (B.T.I.) libraries. A single united library was considered and rejected as a solution to problems confronting these several libraries, because it would sacrifice the advantages of present decentralization by delaying responses…
Descriptors: Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1970
A plan of action by which library service and development in New York State can respond to rapid and dynamic changes in society is outlined. The program is based on the principles that any state resident has a right to convenient access to local libraries to meet his needs, that statewide library networks constitute the most efficient means to…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
Shaffer, Kenneth R. – Library Journal, 1971
A critique of some hallowed assumptions about library cooperative efforts is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
Purdy, G. Flint – Libr Quart, 1969
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Planning
Kolodziejska, Jadwiga – 1979
Polish library legislation enacted since World War II is directed to the establishment of a library network, centralized in concepts and goals, but decentralized in administration and operation. Dating from 1774 when the Commission for National Education first issued regulations for schools and libraries, there has been continuous legislative…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Legislation, Libraries, Library Administration
Casey, Genevieve M. – 1970
The purpose of this study was to make recommendations on how the Indiana State Library should be structured to effect the coordination of resources and services in all types of libraries for the benefit of the citizens of Indiana. It was recommended that the Indiana State Library should: (1) convene a permanent council for the improvement of…
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
Canadian Library Association, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1971
The theme for the 26th Annual Conference is Reorganization, Recruitment and Results. The seven speeches presented are: (1) The National Library 1970-71; A Year of Network Pre-Development; (2) The British Columbia Centennial Citizens' Conference on Libraries; (3) Today's Menu: Smogasbord and Stew; Or Restructure, Revitalize - and Rehash…
Descriptors: Conferences, Libraries, Library Associations, Library Networks
Ontario Resources and Technical Services Group, Windsor. – 1968
The five papers presented at this symposium are: (1) "The Librarian and the Porcupine; Experiences With Cooperation and Technical Services in New York State," by Peter J. Paulson; (2) "Interlibrary Cooperation; The Academic Areas," by D. A. Redmon; (3) "The Role of Urban Libraries in Cooperation," by John Dutton; (4)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Libraries, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Stock, Karl F. – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1973
After emphasizing the advantages of an automated library network, the author describes the stages which led to the establishment of the master plan for an automated network for Austrian libraries and to the adoption of a format suited to the specific needs of these libraries. (14 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Automation, Library Networks, Library Planning
Peer reviewedVaillancourt Pauline M.; Woods, Regina Clare – Special Libraries, 1972
A three phase program whose purpose is drawing together nine small hospital libraries (522-2,300 volumes) into a cooperative, functional unit is shown in terms that evaluate both errors and over-all good planning. (4 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
Stanford, Edward – American Libraries, 1972
An American Reviews the developments during the last decade (1961-1971) toward a national library system in Great Britain. (7 references) (SJ)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Planning
Sharr, F. A. – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1972
The author sets forth the broad principles of rural library service and discusses some of the difficulties to be overcome. He then advocates the development of networks with strong headquarters organizations as being the most effective method of organizing a rural library system. (Author)
Descriptors: Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services, Rural Areas
Gaines, Ervin J. – Libr Quart, 1969
Descriptors: Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
Colman, William G. – Libr Quart, 1969
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
