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| Drexel Library Quarterly | 9 |
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| Monroe, Margaret E. | 2 |
| Beckerman, Edwin P. | 1 |
| Blake, Fay M. | 1 |
| Boyle, John M. | 1 |
| Irby, Jane | 1 |
| Kralisz, Victor Frank | 1 |
| Nolan, Marianne | 1 |
| Robinson, Wendy | 1 |
| Sweeney, Richard T. | 1 |
| Waters, Richard L. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Opinion Papers | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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Robinson, Wendy – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1979
Psychological and physical segregation are not conditions intrinsic to the aging process--they are created and propagated by society's response to it. Eradication or reduction of older adults' role loss, collective stereotyped treatment, and physical separation require the awareness and application of gerontological concepts in public library…
Descriptors: Activities, Library Role, Library Services, Older Adults
Blake, Fay M.; Irby, Jane – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1976
Examines the key differences between the information industry and public libraries and describes the computerized Community Information Project of San Mateo County, California. (PF)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Computers, Databases, Directories
Beckerman, Edwin P. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1975
The case for public library support for open university programs. Description of some existing public library projects and discussion of ways in which libraries can participate in adult degree programs. (LS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, External Degree Programs, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction
Monroe, Margaret E. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1979
Discusses the significance of some statistical trends in education level reached by older adults during the past 30 years; describes/summarizes some adult learning projects, including the College Entrance Board Adult Learning Project, and suggests librarian functions with adult learners; and argues for a life task orientation for adult education.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Adult Learning, Change
Boyle, John M. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1976
Introduces the problems and constraints that will exist in the design and implementation of a library-based urban information system. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Community Organizations, Information Systems, Library Role
Nolan, Marianne – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1975
An overview of nontraditional higher education in the United States, with emphasis on the part played by both academic and public libraries in such programs. (LS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Libraries, External Degree Programs, Higher Education
Monroe, Margaret E. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1975
A description of the kinds of services libraries may provide to students in nontraditional programs and an examination of the kinds of training needed by librarians who perform such services. (LS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, External Degree Programs, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction
Sweeney, Richard T. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Considers the impact of Remote Electronic Access and Delivery of Information (READI) upon library services, discusses the uses of online public access information systems in a library setting, describes videotex systems currently in use, and outlines possibilities for the creation of local databases, automatic borrowing of books, and other…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Delivery Systems, Information Networks
Waters, Richard L.; Kralisz, Victor Frank – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Places the cost considerations associated with public library automation in a framework of public finance comfortable to most administrators, discusses the importance of experience with use patterns in the electronic library in opening up new and innovative financing methods, and stresses the role of the library in the information industry. (JL)
Descriptors: Budgets, Community Information Services, Fees, Financial Support
