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Roderer, Nancy K.; Goshen, Carolyn J. – 1983
Based on analysis of the current system and comparison with existing and possible alternatives, this report evaluates the effectiveness of the Indiana library cooperative network, a de facto network based on the activities of individual libraries, Area Library Services Authorities (ALSAs), the Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Guidelines, Information Services, Library Cooperation
Carr, Harry; And Others – 1976
The goal of this study was to develop a means for better assessing the potential success of a regional interlibrary loan program. Descriptive information and qualitative data on funding, policies, and procedures were gathered for five regional interlibrary loan programs in New York State from three sources-- questionnaires sent to each member…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Interlibrary Loans, Libraries, Library Cooperation
Adams, Kathlyn C. – 1974
Designed by the Monroe County Library System as a cooperative venture with Model Cities and the Adult Basic Education Department of the City School District of Rochester, New York, the project explored the feasibility of using socially oriented programs and area canvass by library aides to uncover communication needs and recruit enrolless for an…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, County Libraries
Clark, Collin, Ed. – 1985
This document includes final summary reports from recent federally funded Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) demonstration projects in California. While some projects reported at length and others provided the bare facts, reports are excerpted but published as received, without editing beyond a uniform first page. The Summary Report Form…
Descriptors: Community Services, Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Services
Clark, Collin, Ed. – 1986
This document includes final summary reports from 16 recent federally funded Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) projects in California. This volume covers generally the period 1984-85, and reports are presented in six subject areas: programs for children, information and referral projects, institutional services, literacy, local history,…
Descriptors: Community Services, Federal Aid, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Deloitte Haskins & Sells Associates, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1986
The report provides an overview of the findings, analysis, and conclusions of the external evaluation of the effectiveness of Alberta Education Library Services conducted between September 1985 and March 1986 under the guidance of the Library Services Evaluation Steering Committee (Phase 2 of the evaluation and planning process initiated in 1985…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Cooperation, Library Planning, Library Services
Deloitte Haskins & Sells Associates, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1986
The report presents the findings, analysis, and conclusions of the external evaluation of the effectiveness of Alberta Education Library Services conducted between September 1985 and March 1986 under the guidance of the Library Services Evaluation Steering Committee (Phase 2 of the evaluation and planning process initiated in 1985 to clarify the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Cooperation, Library Planning, Library Services
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co., Los Angeles, CA. – 1975
An extensive study was conducted to determine whether California's Public Library Services Act had succeeded in its goal of improving and extending library service through the establishment and funding of library systems. The comprehensive study involved field interviews at all 20 systems; a review of system documents; a survey of reference…
Descriptors: Costs, Financial Support, Futures (of Society), Guidelines