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Summers, William F. – School Library Journal, 1977
The literature suggests that children's library services have declined because librarians have neglected to document, evaluate, and measure their programs. The collection of such data would help strengthen their position with administrators who are dealing with financial stringency. Suggestions are offered to help counteract the decline of…
Descriptors: Children, Library Planning, Library Services, Program Effectiveness
Kaspik, Arlene M. – Illinois Libraries, 1988
Suggests factors to be considered in planning a youth services department: (1) the public served; (2) kinds of materials included in the collection; (3) kinds of equipment available; (4) commitment to public service; (5) amenities for public comfort; (6) needs of library staff; and (7) integration of youth services into total library service. (MES)
Descriptors: Construction Programs, Guidelines, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Download full textRoberson, Janis – 1976
This report traces the development of an in-house library program for preschoolers and out-reach media mobile program for culturally disadvantaged preschoolers. Activities philosophy, problems, and success in planning library story hours, media collection development, and out-reach program development--converting a bus into a media mobile-- are…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Disadvantaged Youth, Library Extension, Library Planning
Alabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 1990
This annual report highlights the accomplishments of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) during 1990. Introductory materials include a map of Alabama's Congressional districts, photographs of the executive board of APLS, and comments from the chairman of the executive board and from APLS' director. Accomplishments are reported under the…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Annual Reports, Blindness, Federal Aid
Alabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 1989
This annual report highlights the accomplishments of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) during 1989. Introductory materials include a map of Alabama's Congressional districts, photographs of the executive board of APLS, and comments from the chairman of the executive board and from APLS' director. The following accomplishments are then…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Annual Reports, Blindness, Federal Aid
Peer reviewedZweizig, Douglas L. – Public Libraries, 1987
Discusses current issues in measuring library effectiveness, including rapid technological changes and increasing obsolescence in librarians' competencies; increased pressure for accountability; tools to help libraries become what they determine they should be rather than conforming to national standards; and how to determine the validity and…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Planning
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co., Los Angeles, CA. – 1975
An extensive study was conducted to determine whether California's Public Library Services Act had succeeded in its goal of improving and extending library service through the establishment and funding of library systems. The comprehensive study involved field interviews at all 20 systems; a review of system documents; a survey of reference…
Descriptors: Costs, Financial Support, Futures (of Society), Guidelines
