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Peer reviewedArrighetti, Julie – RSR: Reference Services Review, 2001
Considers the challenges that unattended, or latchkey, children create in public libraries. Discusses demographics and factors that have led to the increase in unattended children; typical library responses; opportunities for service to this group; elements of successful programs; future trends; and further research needs. (Contains 50…
Descriptors: Demography, Futures (of Society), Latchkey Children, Library Services
Peer reviewedMood, Terry Ann – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Describes the changing role of the library and the reference librarian and the effects of new information technology, changing demographics of student populations, and patrons' expectations for personalized service versus library instruction. Fees for meeting rooms, photocopying, videos, printouts of articles from online full-text, information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, College Students, Demography
