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Needham, William L. – 1983
A conference on academic library services to disabled students is summarized. Presentations which focused on the global context of library services and the information role of library personnel, the need to develop qualitative and quantitative standards dealing with technical as well as service aspects, the growing body of information resources on…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Students, Conference Papers, Disabilities
Renfro, Nancy; Schwalb, Ann Weiss – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1986
Suggestions for the establishment of a puppet performance center highlight: how to begin (tap natural inclinations of student, set aside spot); how to set up a show center; necessary materials; planning a show; special effect puppets; and the audience for the performances. Five further resources to consult are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Diagrams, Elementary Secondary Education, Illustrations, Learning Resources Centers
Helms, Cynthia Mae; Nelson, Judith – 2001
This manual ensures that the personnel who work at the Information/Reference Desk of the James White Library, Andrews University carry out similar procedures regardless of their shift. It serves as an orientation tool and a reference guide, and gives procedures for dealing with patrons, answering reference questions, making the right referrals,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Equipment, Library Personnel
Mayo, Diane; Nelson, Sandra – 1999
A technology plan provides a blueprint against which to measure new technologies and applications, assess future needs, and allocate resources to balance technology with the needs of users and staff. This book is a comprehensive and practical guide for librarians preparing a technology plan. The book is divided into five planning steps, each of…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Equipment
Bowen, Dorothy; And Others – 1983
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 53 university students with visual, hearing, and motor impairments to determine their use and perception of campus library services. Ss, who majored in a wide range of disciplines, rated their use of library services. Most frequent use was reported by students with motor impairments, while 21% of…
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Hearing Impairments, Higher Education
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Cotter, Eithne; McCarty, Emily – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Description of the Kurzweil Reading Machine, which uses a special camera and computer to transform printed matter into synthetic speech; includes reading and sound production, machine operation, adjusting to different typefaces, and limitations. Review of the portable reading aid for the partially sighted, Viewscan, discusses characteristics,…
Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Electromechanical Aids, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation
Curtis, Robert – Library Journal, 1986
Discusses the change of library music collections from long-playing (LP) recordings to compact discs (CD). Highlights include the drawbacks of LPs, disc prices and players, sound quality, logistics, selection of recordings, and a renewed commitment to sound recording facilities and collections. Ten sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classical Music, Costs, Library Collection Development
Crannell, Philip A. – 1995
Because of public demand for access to new media, librarians must be able to provide specialized systems and facilities. To support librarians in the planning and rethinking of new multimedia libraries, the firm of Gee & Jenson, which specializes in library design, created this guide. It provides an illustration of the possibilities and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Facility Improvement, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1984
In response to wide concern regarding the present state of school libraries in Alberta, Canada, and a strong perception that the quality of school library programs was deteriorating, the Department of Education devised a provincial statement of policy, guidelines, procedures, and standards designed to guide the development and implementation of…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Instructional Materials, Library Collection Development, Library Equipment
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Bekiares, Susan E. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Bibliographic essay presents citations to recent books and articles dealing with problems of providing library services to the disabled, particularly the visually impaired, and to sources that describe technological equipment in detail. Ways to identify libraries that use the equipment to obtain evaluative information are suggested. Twenty-two…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Equipment Evaluation, Hearing Impairments, Large Type Materials
Becket, Margaret; Smith, Henry Bradford – Library Journal, 1986
Relates experiences of University of Rochester's main library during complete renovation of the central reference department including the addition of a full-service reference station. Topics covered include planning the reference station, solutions to seven design requirements, increase in staffing and reference questions after one year, and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Design Requirements, Facility Improvement, Higher Education
Macnaughtan, Don, Ed. – 1994
In support of the stated goals and objectives of Lane Community College (LCC) in Oregon, the college library is developing a unified program of library and media resources and services. The purpose of the program is to enhance instruction and learning in a manner consistent with the philosophy and curriculum of the college. The goals of the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Library Acquisition, Library Equipment
Mosby, Anne Page; McKinney, Gayle – 1983
This study evolved from a survey of all academic libraries in Georgia, designed to identify current online activities in the state's academic libraries, and to predict future directions and trends. The information was gathered to provide a pool of data for comparison, planning, management, and administration of online services, and to serve as a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Administration
Welch, Jeanie M. – 1984
This paper describes the development of online bibliographic searching at Lamar University, a state-supported university in Beaumont, Texas, and the results of a 1983 users' survey evaluating satisfaction with online searching services. Online searching is defined and its advantages and disadvantages are briefly outlined. The equipment used in…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Costs, Databases, Graphs
Horner, Margaret L.; And Others – 1987
Designed for the staff of the Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL), this manual provides guidance for the provision of a variety of activities and services common to public libraries. Detailed procedures are included for specific activities organized under the broad headings of Collection, Registration, Circulation, Publicity, Interlibrary Loan,…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Catalogs, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
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