Designed as an annotated guide, this preliminary catalog highlights and describes 30 promising library projects in 10 states that were originally funded under the Library Services and Construction Act. The description of each program includes a one or two paragraph description and information on users, facilities required, financial requirements,…

This directory in chart form identifies Ohio public library services and resources which can be used by people with vision, hearing, mobility, and learning impairments, and those isolated because of illness or age. Data were gathered from a survey of 226 public libraries in March 1980. Introductory information summarizes the responsibility of the…

This volume contains descriptions of 62 library programs that have been identified as being exemplary in one of the following program topic areas: (1) services to populations without library or media centers; (2) services to populations with inadequate library/media centers; (3) services to special populations, including the disadvantaged,…

The East Asian Outreach Program at Yale University seeks to promote increased understanding of the countries of East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea) through educational and cultural programming for educators, businesses, community organizations, and the general public on a national basis. In addition to information concerning the services,…

This document, a directory of Nevada libraries, is divided into sections for academic and special libraries, school libraries (public and private), and public libraries. Entries for individual libraries typically list key staff, postal and electronic addresses, phone and fax numbers, and hours of operation. Lists of 1996 Nevada Library Association…

This report summarizes the activities of the South Carolina State Library. Sections include: (1) the library governance and mission statement; (2) a brief library history; (3) details about the organization and operations of the library, including a list of the responsibilities and personnel assigned to each of six departments, as well as charts…

This issue of "Illinois Libraries" is designed to serve as a general reference tool on services for special populations, with a focus on the blind and physically handicapped. It is organized in three sections: general articles; reports on three Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funded projects; and listings of resources to…

This report summarizes the activities of the South Carolina State Library for 1995-1996. Sections include: (1) library governance and mission statement; (2) brief library history; (3) details about the organization and operations of the library, including a description of each of six departments with a list of employees and their duties, an…

Theme issue reports on library service needs of deaf and hearing-impaired persons and describes library services for this group in New Jersey and Montgomery County, Maryland. The final report of the Awareness Project for Library Service for the Hearing Impaired in Illinois and resource information for librarians are also provided. (CDD)

This report summarizes the activities of the South Carolina State Library for 1996-1997. Sections include: (1) library governance and mission statement; (2) brief library history; (3) details about the organization and operations of the library, including a description of each of the six departments with a list of employees and their titles, an…

This report summarizes the activities of the South Carolina State Library for 1997-1998. Sections include: (1) library governance and mission statement; (2) brief library history; (3) details about the organization and operations of the library, including a description of each of the six departments, an organizational chart, a list of library…