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Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 2002
The most surprising response from the "Library Journal" 2002 survey of 150 public libraries is that circulation is up after declines for the past couple of years. Budgets are holding their own, with a slight increase overall of 3%. Aggressive merchandising, promotion, and better circulation systems point to success. (AEF)
Descriptors: Advertising, Budgets, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Download full textCouncil on Library and Information Resources, Washington, DC. – 2001
The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) brings together experts from around the country and around the world and asks them to turn their intelligence to the problems that libraries, archives, and information organizations face as they integrate digital resources and services into their well established print-based environments. In…
Descriptors: Archives, Information Services, Information Technology, Library Development
Wang, Chih – 1995
This cumulative report serves to keep a record of University of Guam Learning Resources (LR) activities, identify milestones in LR's history, review LR's past progress, and on the basis of the review results, plan for the future. It contains five major sections: "List of LR Administrators"; "List of Important LR Activities";…
Descriptors: Budgets, Enrollment, Faculty, History
Jasper, Catherine; McCook, Kathleen de la Pena – 1998
The Florida Library History Project (FLHP) began in January 1998. Letters requesting histories were sent to all public libraries in Florida with follow-up letters sent after an initial response was received from the libraries. E-mail messages were sent out to FL-LIB listservs encouraging participation in the project. A poster session was presented…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Library Collections, Library Development, Library History
Alabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 2000
The objectives of the Alabama Public Library Service are to: provide library services to the citizens directly or through local libraries; provide library services for those with special needs through the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; provide library services to employees of the State of Alabama to meet their…
Descriptors: Information Services, Library Automation, Library Development, Library Networks
Lance, Keith Curry; Kroe, Elaine – 1996
This report provides a statistical profile of state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year 1994. The data were collected through the new State Library Agencies Survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics. The report documents the variety of roles being played by state library…
Descriptors: Grants, Library Development, Library Expenditures, Library Funding
Thompson, Ellen; Medina, John; Kroe, Elaine – 1997
This report provides a statistical profile of state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year 1995. The data were collected through the State Library Agencies Survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics. The report documents the variety of roles being played by state library agencies…
Descriptors: Grants, Library Development, Library Expenditures, Library Funding
Eustis, Joanne D., Comp.; Kenney, Donald J. Comp. – 1996
As the entity traditionally responsible for serving the information needs of the university, research libraries have little choice but to change dramatically in the next 25 years. This SPEC Survey on library reorganization seeks to understand how librarians have sought to meet this challenge through the redesigning of their organization.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Development, Library Personnel
Bogart, Dave, Ed. – 2002
This 47th edition is a compilation of practical information and informed analysis of interest to the library, information, and book trade worlds. The volume is divided into six parts. Part 1 includes six Special Reports, as well as reports on the year's activities from federal agencies, federal libraries, and national and international library and…
Descriptors: Directories, Electronic Publishing, Information Sources, Libraries
Alabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 2000
The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) is charged with improving library services throughout the state to ensure that all citizens have access to quality library and information services. The agency is responsible for receiving and administering federal and state funds for the more than 200 public libraries in Alabama. Information is reported…
Descriptors: Grants, Internet, Library Circulation, Library Development
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1997
The following information is provided in this annual report: names and positions of 1996 Board of Trustees members, Library of Michigan Foundation 1996 Board of Directors, legislative council, alternate members, and Library of Michigan staff; the library mission; a list of 10 major administrative tasks conducted in 1996; service and technological…
Descriptors: Governing Boards, Information Services, Information Technology, Library Administration
South Carolina State Library, Columbia. – 2002
The current strategic plan of the South Carolina State Library contains five goals: provide information resources and services to meet the needs of the people of South Carolina; provide statewide programs to support local library services; serve as the advocate for libraries in South Carolina; encourage cooperation among libraries of all types;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Institutional Libraries, Library Development
Long, Sandi – 2001
This report is an evaluation of public library service in Utah from 1990 to 2000. The introduction summarizes findings; a map of public library jurisdictions is included. The report contains sections the following sections: (1) Utah's Population; (2) Circulation and Interlibrary Loan; (3) Holdings and Subscriptions; (4) Library Staff; (5) Income…
Descriptors: Library Development, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities, Library Funding
South Carolina State Library, Columbia. – 2001
The current strategic plan of the South Carolina State Library contains five goals: (1) Provide information resources and services to meet the needs of the people of South Carolina; (2) Provide statewide programs to support local library services; (3) Serve as the advocate for libraries in South Carolina; (4) Encourage cooperation among libraries…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Institutional Libraries, Library Development
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. State Library and Adult Education Office. – 1995
This report details the activities of each of the offices of the Colorado State Library and Adult Education Office, as well as accomplishments in developing a strategic plan, gaining state and federal support for technology, and improving the literacy program. Program descriptions and statistics are presented for: the State Publications Library;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Financial Support, Information Technology, Library Development
