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Kovacs, Diane K.; Elkordy, Angela – Library Hi Tech, 2000
Discusses developing and implementing a collection plan for building Web-based e-libraries. The starting point for developing any collection plan is an assessment of the function of and need for an information collection and the audience it will serve. Discusses guidelines and practical strategies on where and how to find, identify, evaluate, and…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Sources, Internet, Library Collection Development
Spitzer, Kathleen L. – Book Report, 1999
Discusses planning for the implementation of the Information Literacy Standards in schools. Provides a list of resources that focus on the history and development of the concept of information literacy. Discusses the importance of learning about local and state standards. Lists issues to work through when collaborating on a plan. (AEF)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy, Information Sources
Adams, Kate; Martin, Sara – 1996
A World Wide Web site, developed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Information Services staff and funded by a NEB*SAT (Nebraska's multiple channel satellite and optical fiber educational telecommunications network) grant, provides a clearinghouse of distance education, Internet, and Web page development information that is useful to librarians and…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Distance Education, Grants, Higher Education
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Discusses online resources on ergonomics for librarians seeking to improve working environments or planning for staff and public work areas. A sidebar lists electronic addresses for 10 online sites for information including: World Wide Web sites, the Library of Congress gopher, archives on avoiding typing injuries, and electronic mailing lists.…
Descriptors: Archives, Electronic Mail, Human Factors Engineering, Information Sources
California State Library, Sacramento. – 1996
This strategic plan details the commitment of the California State Library to the future and the recognition of its record of achievement of the past. The document is divided into four sections. The first section discusses the Library's mission and philosophy and describes various programs (State Library Service Bureau, Braille and Talking Books…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Sources, Library Development, Library Planning
Karp, Rashelle S., Ed. – 1995
The purpose of library public relations is to develop ongoing programs of contact between the librarians and the population groups that they serve. This book is a guide to creating a library public relations program or for improving an existing program. The information is divided into six sections, and sources of additional information are…
Descriptors: Desktop Publishing, Exhibits, Information Sources, Library Development
Alaska State Library, Juneau. – 1998
This document outlines the Alaska State Plan for 1998-2002 prepared in accordance with the Library Services and Technology Act. The overall goal of the State Library program is to assure access for all Alaskans to the library resources necessary to meet informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs. Population characteristics…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Educational Resources, Information Sources
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Folster, Mary B. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Reviews studies exploring the information-seeking behavior of social science researchers and discusses implications for the development of reference services. Identifies the importance of journals, use of citation information from journals, colleagues and conferences as information sources, and infrequent use of library resources. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Behavior, Conferences, Information Seeking, Information Services
Jaques, Thomas F. – 1998
Strengthening technology in Louisiana's public libraries will support equitable and convenient access to electronic information resources for all citizens at library sites, in homes, and in business. The plan presented in this document is intended to enhance and expand technology in the state's public libraries. After discussion of the crucial…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Information Sources, Information Technology
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Stimatz, Lisa R.; White, Gary W.; Crawford, Gregory A. – Resource Sharing & Information Networks, 1997
Describes the strategic planning process for the merger between the libraries of Penn State University's Harrisburg and Schuykill campuses. Examines the merger's potential impact on library services and resources. Discusses possible solutions to meeting the information needs of the merged institutions. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Governance, Higher Education, Information Sources
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Miller, Heather S. – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1998
Presents an alternative method of managing the purchase of volumes in monographic series. The purpose is to both ensure comprehensive review of all volumes in specified monographic series and to allow return of volumes not wanted for the library's collections. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Information Sources, Library Acquisition, Library Administration, Library Collection Development
Hazen, Dan; Horrell, Jeffrey; Merrill-Oldham, Jan – 1998
This document proposes a model of the decision making process required of research libraries when they embark on digital conversion projects. A series of questions are offered that focus on facilitating the decision making process for library managers. Questions of what and how to digitize are placed in the larger framework of collection building…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Costs, Decision Making, Information Sources
Nichols, Margaret Irby – 1994
The primary objective of this guide is to help librarians select adult services reference tools which cover many different topics, with special emphasis on recent social and technological changes. Arrangement is topical, with particular attention given to the following topics: AIDS, abortion, the environment, economic problems, the crisis in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Sources, Librarians, Library Collection Development
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Richmond, Elizabeth B.; McKnelly, Michele T. – Journal of Government Information, 1996
Assessing user needs is vital to planning and development of collection and service policies in depository libraries. Community surveys, published surveys, library internal reports, and databases are alternative sources of user information. A group process, such as the Nominal Group Technique, which creates a listening forum, may be more effective…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Group Discussion, Information Sources
Stripling, Barbara K., Ed. – 1999
This is the inaugural volume of the Principles and Practice Series which is intended to provide practicing library media professionals with research and theory that are grounded in effective practice. This volume is organized into six sections. Part 1, "Overview," provides an overall context for examination of literacy and learning in an…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Information Services, Information Sources
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