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Peer reviewedKamisar, Hilda; Pollet, Dorothy – Catholic Library World, 1975
Describes the services offered by the national program administered by the Library of Congress Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. (Author)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Federal Programs, Library Services, Public Libraries
Download full textMersel, Jules; And Others – 1969
This document reports the results of the first comprehensive analysis of the effects of Federal funds on public library services in the United States. Using a case-study approach, a team studied Federally funded public-library projects in 11 states, interviewing State library agency and local public library personnel in each state. The results of…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Libraries, Library Policy
Peer reviewedVale, Michelle R. – Library Trends, 1971
The National Advisory Commission on Libraries (NACOL) report emphasized that the librarian of today and tomorrow must have many technical and professional skills, but above all he must have skill with people," a trait which has heightened the significance of library services to the disadvantaged. (9 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Educational Programs, Federal Programs, Librarians
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1975
Reports on the Conference on Information and Referral Service in Public Libraries held in Detroit on May 7-9, 1975. (PF)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Conference Reports, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
Bailey, Wilma A. – American Education, 1976
Descriptors: College Libraries, Educational Finance, Educational Legislation, Federal Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1977
The text of oversight hearings on proposals to extend the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) includes presentations on the operation of programs authorized under the act. The measure, initially passed in 1964, has provided library services for those without access to them; these included the handicapped, hospitalized, disadvantaged…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Financial Needs
Shavit, David – Library Journal, 1985
Considers role of states as middlemen between federal government and local public libraries in administration of Library Services and Construction Act funds. An audit of Illinois state library agencies, 1970 federal mandates, state control of federal funds, and state library agencies' use of funds are discussed. Eight references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Financial Support
New York State Library, Albany. – 1988
This document presents the policy guidelines to be observed by the New York State Library in the administration of Federal Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funds. The first section is a general policy statement which covers priorities; the relationship between federal and state programs; the application review process; eligibility for…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Financial Support, Library Cooperation
Waters, Richard – American Libraries, 1977
Comments on a study of major significance entitled "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Federal Funding of PUblic Libraries," which was prepared for NCLIS by Government Studies and Systems Inc. in 1976. This report serves as an effective background document for discussion of issues and policies. (JPF)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Financial Support
Vermont State Dept. of Libraries, Montpelier. – 2001
This document presents the annual report for Vermont's LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) programs for the 2001 fiscal year. Part A, "Numerical/Landscape Data," compiles numerical information on grants, applications, and awards for the fiscal year. Part B, "Promising Practices/Exemplary Programs," describes a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annual Reports, Federal Programs, Grants
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1990
This conference report on the Library Services and Construction Act Amendments of 1990 includes the text of a substitute amendment agreed to by a committee of House of Representatives and Senate members. Amendments are presented for the following sections of the act: (1) Short Title; References; (2) Definitions; (3) Authorization of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Programs, Federal Legislation
Alabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 1995
This document provides 11 extracts from Alabama state law and federal law concerning state implementation of federal public library programs under the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA). These extracts are titled: (1) "Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) State-Administered Program (34 CFR Part 770)"; (2)…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Federal Programs, Grants, Library Services
Martin, Thomas J.; And Others – 1992
This discussion paper identifies how the New England Facility could be established to offer service for the blind and physically handicapped. Following a premise which outlines typical library services, the New England Facility is described in terms of its approach to service; facility size (total square footage); staffing needs and…
Descriptors: Braille, Budgets, Federal Programs, Library Facilities
Copenhaver, Christina; Boelke, Joanne – 1968
This selective bibliography covers library services and materials for the culturally, educationally, or economically deprived in the United States and Canada. It includes 365 references to journal and newspaper articles, reports, books, bibliographies, theses, and pamphlets published from 1960 to Fall, 1968, with emphasis on materials dated 1965…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Conferences, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth
Molz, Kathleen, Comp. – 1973
In common with many other people, librarians have been too prompt to assume that availability of books and materials will necessarily lead to their utilization. What has happened in all too many American communities is that libraries are intensively used by only a small portion of the population, while the vast majority are untouched by the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Librarians
