This study evaluates whether or not community college libraries have in place the characteristics necessary to develop digital branch libraries to meet the expanding and changing needs of their publics. Using Hon and Grunig's (1999) relationship building criteria as a framework, 98 community college library websites were analyzed to determine…

When an institutional program review determined the Hillsborough Community College Libraries Web site was out-of-date, lacked resources, and was in desperate need of a makeover, the authors embarked upon a redesign project. The article describes the challenges and considerations that contributed to the authors' decision-making and design…

"Sense of place" no longer applies only to the physical library. All students are distance learners to one extent or another, and all distance services must be considered as a single virtual learning commons. Librarians at Bucks County (PA) Community College implement and integrate current teaching, learning, virtual reference, and mobile access…

The South Carolina Information and Library Services Consortium (SCILS) began with three public two-year college libraries in 1995. Since then, nine other public two-year college libraries have joined SCILS. In 2004, Sirsi's buyout of Data Research Associates (DRA) in 2001 was the impetus for SCILS to migrate to Sirsi. Migration to a more dynamic…

Discusses the rapid influx of computer systems and effect of automation on traditional library services at Lansing Community College. Highlights economic ramifications, benefits for patrons, changes in the nature of reference service, and the dangers of information overload. (DMM)

This bibliography on community college learning resources centers presents citations on administration, automation, bibliographies, collection development, cooperative activities, facilities, history, humor, instruction and use, college instructional programs, learning laboratories, media technology, miscellaneous services, personnel, philosophy,…

Designed as a supplement to the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Libraries' review of their current situation, this report presents an assessment of administrative support and staffing of the libraries in the LACCD, and offers recommendations for maintaining and improving their operations. Following introductory comments on the…

Libraries throughout history have utilized some method of communicating resources and services to their communities. Verbal communication progressed into newsletters, event calendars, bookmarks, and posters. More recently, technological advancements have allowed individuals to communicate ideas beyond the confined pages of a book or newsletter and…

Describes the history, management, staffing, facilities, services, and automation of the libraries in the six universities and one university college in New Zealand, and summarizes the history and current state of libraries in teachers' colleges, technical institutes, and community colleges. Article includes photographs of some of the libraries.…

A 1985 survey by the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries queried 50 community college learning resources centers about their programs; hours of service; staff; collections; services; automation and telecommunications; and resource sharing. Forty-two respondents revealed advances in resource sharing, but some inadequacies in…

This library technology plan from Mission College in California establishes the goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans of the library in developing and maintaining its technical capabilities and electronic resources. The goals are organized into four categories: information resources, instructional resources, infrastructure, and…

Describes statewide networks of public, academic, and school libraries in Nevada, including dial-up access to state agencies and archives for rural libraries; Internet access; automation in county library districts; computer-based services; and the Nevada Education Online Network that includes libraries of the University and Community College…

Describes the thinking and research involved in implementing an electronic reference service to Raritan Valley Community College's Library Web Page. Discusses implementation of a jargon-free "Ask a Librarian" service with well-defined procedures and a plan for advertising the service. Ideas incorporated in the procedures and plans are…