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Adamson, Jim; Rees, Larry – 1980
This study of the public libraries in one county in central Iowa examines the workings of the Earlham, Truro, and Winterset libraries, and explores the elements in their respective communities which affect current library services and which have potential implications for future library planning. In addition to detailed profiles of the three…
Descriptors: Community Influence, Community Study, County Libraries, Library Collections
Wuebker, Colleen M. – 1975
The current status of secondary school media centers in Iowa was investigated to determine which of the three phases of development outlined in the state's "Plan for Progress in Media Centers, 7-12" they were in, and to identify positive and negative forces affecting their development. Quantitative data were derived from the 129…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Peer reviewedYoung, Diana, Ed. – Public Libraries, 1987
Provides background information and copies a report by Marlys Cresap and Marilyn Nickelsburg on a statewide conference of children's librarians. Highlights include a survey of children's services in Iowa libraries and presentations on the history and philosophy of children's services (Margaret Bush) and the role of children's librarians (Barbara…
Descriptors: Community Needs, Library Planning, Library Role, Library Services
Deusen, Jean Donham van – School Library Media Quarterly, 1996
Elementary library media specialists in Iowa recorded their use of time for two days. Descriptive measures indicated nearly equal amounts of time for direct services and for management and operations activities. Automation, scheduling, support staff, and number of buildings served by the media specialist were found to have a significant influence…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Library Research, Library Services
PDF pending restorationDeason, Melissa; And Others – 1992
The role that rural libraries could have in increasing the awareness level of disability issues in their communities and in expanding opportunities for the disabled was studied in a survey of 401 rural Indiana and Iowa libraries. A review of the literature associated with rural rehabilitation services suggests that the two crucial barriers to the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Check Lists, Cost Effectiveness
Eckert, Sharon Stine – 1984
A survey of 200 Iowa rural public libraries serving a population of less than 2,500 was conducted in 1984 to determine reference service characteristics. A total of 137 libraries responded to a survey modeled after a questionnaire developed by Bernard Vavrek for a 1981 nationwide survey. It was found that the number of full-time staff members was…
Descriptors: Library Personnel, Library Surveys, Participant Characteristics, Public Libraries
