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Arp, Lori; Schafer, Gerald (Jay) – RQ, 1992
Discussion of the connection between bibliographic instruction and collection development from a management perspective focuses on a project of data collection and analysis developed at the University of Colorado at Denver's Auraria Library. Information on individual disciplines is compiled and analyzed, and a needs assessment for bibliographic…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines
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Dewey, Barbara I. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1997
Reviews selected research studies with practical application to university library service models and offers suggestions for a research agenda supporting the advancement of strategic services. Discusses information-seeking behavior; user education, information literacy, and learning technologies; scholarly communication and the digital library;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Behavior, Information Seeking, Information Technology
Batt, Fred – 1986
This examination of the philosophy and objectives of academic library reference services provides an overview of the major reference approaches to fulfilling the following primary objectives of reference services: (1) providing accurate answers to patrons' questions and/or helping patrons find sources to pursue their research needs; (2) building…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Automation
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1989
The seven papers in this collection continue the presentations from the Division of Libraries Serving the General Public: (1) "Multicultural Activities for Children and Young People at the Munich International Youth Library" (German and English versions; Lioba Betten); (2) "Multicultural Literature and Library Services for Children:…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Intercultural Programs
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Searing, Susan E. – Library Trends, 1996
Provides an overview of administrative issues in supporting interdisciplinary library use at large universities. Topics include information resources; cataloging and classification; library services to users, including library use education and reference services; library organization; the campus context; and the politics of interdisciplinarity.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Classification, Context Effect
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Fore, Janet S.; And Others – Journal of Library Administration, 1993
Examines issues of leadership as they relate to the new organizational structure in the University of Arizona library precipitated by the current economic crisis, changing information technology and automation opportunities, and changing user needs and expectations. Implications for user services are discussed, including needs assessment and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Economic Factors, Higher Education
Bopp, Richard E., Ed.; Smith, Linda C., Ed. – 1995
This document provides an overview of the concepts and processes behind reference services and the most important sources consulted in answering common reference questions. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with concepts and theory. It covers ethical aspects of reference service, the reference interview, the principles and goals of…
Descriptors: Ethics, Government Publications, Indexes, Information Services
Snowhill, Lucia; And Others – 1986
This report describes a self-assessment study undertaken by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) Library which was designed to describe current UCSB Library public services, investigate options and opportunities to enhance these services in anticipation of change, and make recommendations to ensure that the library continues to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Higher Education, Library Administration
Knapp, Amy E.; Whitmore, Marilyn – 1992
A workshop was held by the Office of Library staff at the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) for international college students, to assist them in making the transition to the American educational setting. The workshop also served to heighten the awareness of the library public service staff to the needs of the international students at the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Students
Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W., Ed. – 1991
The 16 papers in this collection focus on the impact of new technologies on libraries and their managers: (1) "Has Technology Failed Us?" (Frederick W. Lancaster); (2) "The Wheel of Fortune: Academic Libraries. IT and the Re-emerging Past" (Alasdair Paterson); (3) "Management Strategies for Enhancing the Adoption of Technological Innovations"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adoption (Ideas), Developing Nations, Electronic Publishing
Murray, Jan – 1999
This paper presents the results of a four-year study conducted in primary and secondary schools from all sectors in two Australian states, Victoria and New South Wales. The study investigated the impact of inclusive schooling on the provision of library and information services to students with disabilities. Research questions were identified to…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Jacob, Carol J., Comp. – 1995
This conference proceedings of off-campus library services includes 37 papers covering the following topics: ensuring excellence in distance library services; DePaul University's research consultation service; using videos to promote library service; a virtual academic library project in England; student-centered library instruction off campus;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Distance Education, Electronic Libraries