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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

Heim, Kathleen M. – RQ, 1986
As background for defining public library adult services in the 1980s the perceived role of the public library in the United States since its inception is summarized and changing definitions are analyzed. Data collection and analysis plans for the Adult Services in the Eighties Project are described. (EM)
Descriptors: Adults, History, Library Planning, Library Role

Lee, Hwa-Wei; Evans, John – Information Development, 1992
Summarizes the findings and recommendations of a 1991 survey of higher education libraries in Papua New Guinea. Topics discussed include the role of the National Library; funding; development of the Papua New Guinea Library and Information Network (PNGLINET); buildings and storage facilities; staffing and training; statistics; and library skills…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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
Garoogian, Rhoda – 1975
Library Technical Assistants (LTA's) were the subject of a study designed to focus on four areas: (1) the present status of formal LTA training programs, (2) the present and potential job market, (3) the duties which LTA's perform, and (4) the attitude of the professional librarian toward the LTA. Data were collected from two sources--catalogs of…
Descriptors: Attitudes, College Libraries, Higher Education, Labor Market

Nisonger, Thomas E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
In 1984, 17 academic libraries in Association for Higher Education of North Texas consortium used the Research Libraries Group Conspectus to gather data concerning current collecting patterns. Results of study suggest that Conspectus subject breakdown may be too specific for libraries smaller than Association of Research Libraries institutions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Consortia, Library Administration

Berner, Andrew; St. Clair, Guy – Special Libraries, 1987
Discusses ways to reorganize private libraries in order to provide better services to users. Specific suggestions are provided for analyzing the library, its staff, and its services, to determine the extent of reorganization needed and to implement change in a manner most suited to the special environment of the private library. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Clubs, Library Administration, Library Collections, Library Expenditures

Bavakutty, M. – International Library Review, 1984
Reports on survey utilizing questionnaires, interviews, examination of relevant records, and personal observation to assess state of the art of college libraries in Kerala (smallest Indian state). Administrative set-up, organizational efficiency, finances, book selection and acquisition, technical processing, library collections, library services,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Library Administration
Avallone, Susan – Library Journal, 1984
Reports on third annual mini-survey on religious books in 30 public libraries across nation covering seven areas: regularity of purchase of religious materials; percentage of book budget used; percentage of circulation; collection policies; gifts; patron demand; attempt to "balance" book collection on certain issues; pressure from…
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Material Selection

Dodd, James Beaupre – Library Trends, 1982
The issue of standards for special libraries is discussed, highlighting surveys conducted concerning the diversity of special libraries and salaries of members of the Special Libraries Association (SLA). Efforts of SLA's Standards and Statistics Committee are noted. Twenty references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Library Associations, Library Personnel, Library Standards, Library Surveys

Lynch, Beverly P. – Library Trends, 1982
Discusses the adoption of "Standards for University Libraries" in 1978/79 by Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), including the definition of universities and colleges, ARL/ACRL committees, the standards, and a survey of 88 library directors concerning usefulness of standards.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Associations
Lynch, Mary Jo; Dunn, Christina; Halstead, Kent; Fox, Bette-Lee; Jones, Emily J. – Bowker Annual Library and Book Trade Almanac, 1999
Presents: "Research on Libraries/Librarianship in 1998"; "Assessment of the Role of School/Public Libraries in Support of Education Reform"; "Number of Libraries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico"; Highlights of NCES Surveys"; "Library Acquisition Expenditures, 1997-1998: United States Public,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Ballard, Thomas H. – American Libraries, 1990
Examines public library interlibrary loan statistics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) as a measure of the effectiveness of efforts to equalize service throughout a state. Data from 1988-89 are compared with data from approximately 5 years earlier from 35 states. Data without earlier year comparisons are offered for other…
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Circulation, Library Services

Zweizig, Douglas L. – Public Libraries, 1993
Discusses the Public Library Data Service survey results in regard to children's services. Data are presented on annual circulation, circulation per capita, program attendance, collection turnover rates, and the materials budget. (EA)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Library Circulation, Library Collections

Hippenhammer, Craighton – Top of the News, 1986
Reports on output measures that can give children's librarians additional information to better control collections and make better selection and weeding decisions. Statistical comparisons utilizing circulation data (comparing circulation year to year, circulation to patrons served, circulation to number of materials owned) and availability of…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development, Library Collections