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Lugo, Mark-Elliot – American Libraries, 1999
Illustrates the benefits of an aggressive library program of regularly scheduled and professionally curated art exhibitions and related events. Describes the Visual Arts Program at the Pacific Beach branch library (San Diego). A sidebar by Debra Wilcox Johnson discusses libraries' development of cultural programming for adults. (AEF)
Descriptors: Art, Branch Libraries, Exhibits, Fine Arts
St. Lifer, Evan – Library Journal, 1995
Discusses chief factors that contributed to the rebirth of Chicago's central public library and its branch libraries: (1) a politically connected commissioner, (2) better funding, and (3) a central library. Highlights include a review of the library's administrative management styles, staff training techniques, past and current facilities,…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Facilities
Curry, Ann; Henriquez, Zena – Library Administration and Management, 1998
Compares and contrasts the experiences and perceived roles of librarians and architects in the library-design processes of recently completed branch public libraries in three library systems in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. Discusses the project team, site selection, architect selection, library interiors, and information…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Design Requirements, Foreign Countries, Information Technology
McCune, Bonnie – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Describes the Booktech 2000 project that was developed at the Denver Public Library as a new work concept to improve acquisitions procedures and customer service. The short-term goal of expanding collections for new branch libraries is discussed, and new relationships with vendors are explained. (LRW)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Library Collection Development
Gibson, Catherine – Library Journal, 1995
Discusses Indiana-Marion County Public Library's decision to implement centralized collection selection and to hire a collection development librarian. Benefits of centralized selection include the decentralization of subject materials and the consequent broadening of subject materials at branch libraries. Selection depends upon a knowledge of the…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Budgets, Library Acquisition, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedRussell, Robert; And Others – North Carolina Libraries, 1989
Topics addressed by seven articles on public library service include: videotape collection development; the effects of a new main library on circulation and other performance indicators; planning for a branch library; staff development; reading achievement by elementary students; development of children's programing guidelines; and the role of the…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Elementary Education, Library Collection Development, Library Facilities
Download full textBrown, Gerald R., Comp. – 1997
This report assesses the current stage of program development in the branch libraries of the Saint Lucia Public Library and Information System (PLIS), based on data collected during September-December 1997 using a branch library questionnaire, site visits, and informal surveys of library users. The vision and philosophical statements used to frame…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Foreign Countries, Institutional Mission, Library Administration
