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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
Cuesta, Yolanda J.; Pearson, John C. – Library Journal, 1990
The need to consider length of residency, language facility, and cultural subgroup when selecting library materials for the Hispanic community is discussed in the first article. The second lists 50 vendors of Spanish language books and audiovisual materials, including a contact, an address, and specialty areas for each vendor. (CLB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Books, Hispanic American Culture, Hispanic Americans
Peer reviewedWan, Ronglin – Public Libraries, 1994
Explores the legal ramifications of malpractice among librarians and the possible impact on services due to fear of being sued. Topics include identification of potential malpractice areas; cooperative electronic reference services; use of reference standards; insurance; contract; disclaimer; updating library collections; using Internet resources;…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Contracts, Court Litigation, Insurance
PDF pending restorationAlabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 1995
This report includes directories of public libraries, single-county public library systems, multi-county public library systems, and multi-type library systems in Alabama. Cross references are included to provide access to the libraries by library name and librarian. Statistics on individual libraries for fiscal year 1995 provide data on service…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Directories, Income, Library Administration
PDF pending restorationAlabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 1994
This report includes directories of public libraries, single-county public library systems, multi-county public library systems, and multi-type library systems in Alabama. Cross references are included to provide access to the libraries by library name and librarians. Statistics on individual libraries for fiscal year 1994 provide data on outlets…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Directories, Income, Library Administration
Download full textIffland, Carol D., Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1985
These articles provide testimony in support of youth services which have been and continue to be a vital part of public library service in Illinois. Organized around the symbol of a mighty oak tree, the articles are divided into three sections: (1) The Trunk--based on strong roots with the past, standards, goals, and objectives are formulated; (2)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Childrens Literature, Computers
