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Vaillancourt 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
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Miller, Elizabeth K. – Special Libraries, 1973
The advantages of network building among small- to medium-sized libraries catering to multi- or interdisciplinary information users are investigated and the practical application of networking being developed by a group of Washington, D.C.-area urban studies libraries (tentatively named RUIN--Regional and Urban Information Network) is discussed.…
Descriptors: Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
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Sinclair, Michael P. – Special Libraries, 1973
Four cooperative library system models are identified: a) bilateral exchange, b) multilateral pooling, c) dual-service common-output, d) service-center or facilitating participant; a) and d) are considered in detail. (Author/DH)
Descriptors: Classification, Cooperative Planning, Cost Effectiveness, Library Cooperation
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Drake, Miriam A. – Special Libraries, 1980
Reviews the demographic, political, social, economic, and technological trends that will affect special libraries in the near future. Twenty-eight references are cited. (FM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cultural Influences, Demography, Economic Factors
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Biggs, Bonnie; Whitehorse, David – Special Libraries, 1995
Discusses the history of Indian libraries established on small Southern California reservations. Relates both challenges and opportunities facing tribal populations and governments (as well as the San Diego County Library System) as they developed collaborative library relationships with the American macro- culture and established their place as…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Reservations, Library Cooperation, Library Networks