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| Drexel Library Quarterly | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
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Zaremba, Elaine – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1971
Surveyors and professional librarians should look to the methodologies of other fields, such as the social sciences, for more satisfactory techniques. (Author)
Descriptors: Library Research, Library Standards, Library Surveys, Public Libraries
Gillespie, Susan; Hayden, Trudy – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1985
Describes the background, goals, methods, and results of a needs assessment study at the New York Public Library. This structured, phased self-examination was designed to form a consensus about the institution's long term needs and priorities. (CLB)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Library Planning, Library Research
Zweizig, Douglas L. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1976
Identifies the future research needs of information and referral services in public libraries. The major theme is that emphasis must be given to users--both present and potential users of public libraries. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Information Services, Information Needs, Information Sources
Senkevitch, Judith J. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1985
Describes a pilot project by a regional library system in central New York State to implement systematic planning activities in rural public libraries serving populations under 5,000. Motivations for the adoption of innovation and key elements in the decision making process during implementation are examined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Change Strategies, Data Collection, Library Networks
