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McCune, Bonnie – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Describes the Booktech 2000 project that was developed at the Denver Public Library as a new work concept to improve acquisitions procedures and customer service. The short-term goal of expanding collections for new branch libraries is discussed, and new relationships with vendors are explained. (LRW)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Library Collection Development
Goetz, Arthur H. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1973
Fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, vandalism (including bombing) and war are discussed as major ways libraries and library collections have been badly damaged or destroyed. (53 references) (KE)
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Collections, Library Facilities, Library Planning
Welzel, Karen – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Describes programs and services offered by the 20-branch Columbus and Franklin County Public Library System, highlighting budgetary considerations, library administration, effect of technological advancements (i.e., circulation of videotape recorders, automated circulation system), innovative library programs, and contributions made by library…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Innovation, Library Administration
Freudenthal, Juan R. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1976
This travel report includes descriptions of university libraries, public libraries, and national libraries in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia. (PF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Librarians, Library Education, Library Science
Usherwood, Bob – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1971
The aim of this article is to look briefly at the constituent parts of the British library scene and, where possible, to indicate directions that the profession is likely to follow. (Author)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Libraries, Library Associations, Library Cooperation
Ready, William – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1971
The fierce pride of the Welsh in their own land and culture is the foundation stone on which their National Library has been built. (Author)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Libraries, Library Associations, Library Cooperation
Thompson, James – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Discusses the development of a research library at Rice University, whose first and only library building is less than 40 years old, highlighting the founding of the University in 1912, the Fondren Library building, library collections and cooperation, fee-based services, automation and the future, and problems and prospects. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Fees, Higher Education, Library Automation
Moyer, Michael – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Describes the Chicago Public Library model for regional libraries and discusses the planning and implementation of the regional concept by three public libraries. Topics discussed include advantages of the regional approach, criteria for location, levels of services offered, and guidelines for deciding whether the regional approach is appropriate…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Community Benefits, Library Planning, Library Role
Bourne, Tom – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the services of the San Francisco Public Library with respect to the effects of Proposition 13 and inflation, and describes the roles of the Main Library, the Business Branch, the Chinatown Branch, and the Communications Center. (CHC)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Branch Libraries, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities
Weaver, Barbara – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Provides an overview of the various roles of state libraries and discusses several issues of concern to all state libraries: the role of the library within state government; resources sharing; school library development; public library development; automation consulting; continuing education for library professionals; and the leadership role of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Responsibility, Library Administration, Library Automation
Simison, Penelope – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Describes the current status of the Los Angeles Public Library System comprising the central library, 62 branch libraries, and 5 bookmobiles. Financial problems, the destruction of the Hollywood regional library by fire, branch library changes, and the central library building are discussed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Budgets, Library Associations, Library Facilities
Klaprat, Nancy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1973
The functions of, and materials in, the Playboy library are described. (SM)
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Library Services, Library Technical Processes
Lange, Pamela; Saxon, Gerald – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
A brief history of the Dallas Public Library, which first opened in 1901, highlights new central library facilities erected in 1955 and 1982; the development of branch libraries; leadership of directors Rosa Leeper, Cleora Clanton, Jim Meeks, and Lillian Bradshaw; and library programs, publications, and community outreach efforts. (EJS)
Descriptors: Administrators, Branch Libraries, History, Library Administration
Bidwell, John – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
This discussion of America's outstanding rare book libraries notes the inception of collections, library facilities, technical difficulties, reference services, publicity efforts, and research. The John Carter Brown Library at Brown University, Clark Library of the University of California, and the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Higher Education, Library Collections
Zhidkov, Grigory – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Presents overview of state of Soviet Union library service comprising 350,000 libraries, including national, governmental department, and public group (trade unions, professional associations) libraries. Training of Soviet librarians, library cooperation, national planning and funding, cultural exchange and cooperation, supporting international…
Descriptors: Building Design, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans, Librarians