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Direct linkJaeger, Paul T.; Gorham, Ursula; Sarin, Lindsay C.; Bertot, John Carlo – Library Quarterly, 2013
This article explores the historical relationships between libraries, policy, and politics in the United States. Far too often, policy and political discussions related to libraries have little historical context. While libraries have long viewed themselves as a pillar of democracy by supporting informed, educated, and engaged citizenry, political…
Descriptors: Libraries, Democracy, Information Technology, Public Libraries
Kantor-Horning, Susan – Library Journal, 2009
It's called GoLibrary in the United States and Bokomaten in its native Sweden. Patrons know it as Library-a-Go-Go in Contra Costa County, California, but whatever its name, the automated lending service this materials handling machine provides has proved a tremendous aid in addressing underserved segments of this sprawling community. It's not hard…
Descriptors: Library Materials, Information Systems, Foreign Countries, Counties
Download full textWill, Barbara – 2002
This report describes the impact of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding in California for 1997-2002 on Californians of all ages as served by their libraries of all types. The first section summarizes the results in achieving the following goals and their related objectives: (1) free and convenient access to learning and information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Information Networks, Information Technology
Alabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 2002
This document presents the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) 2002-2007 plan of the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS). The first section presents the Mission Statement of APLS and lists ways that APLS will meet its mission using federal funds provided by LSTA. The second section: lists the high-priority needs of Alabamians who lack…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Library Funding
Starr, Kevin – 2002
This document presents the 2002-2007 California statewide plan for use of LSTA (Library Services & Technology Act) funds. The first section provides an overview of the planning process, including environmental scan, needs assessment, involvement of stakeholders, other factors, and the monitoring plan. The second section presents the California…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Library Funding
Burnham, Byron R.; Gilbert, Virginia E. – 2001
The Utah State Library Division conducted an evaluation of its participation in the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The evaluation plan determined by the Utah State Library Division used two approaches designed to examine issues and achievements related to LSTA: focus groups and a statewide survey. Utah State University (USU) was…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Focus Groups, Higher Education, Interviews
PDF pending restorationUtah State Library Div., Salt Lake City. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. – 2002
This Utah State Library Division Five Year Plan for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) sets forth the principles, Division mission statement, needs, goals, evaluation plan, and programs for administering Utah's LSTA program from 2003-2007. Targets, programs and activities, and a schedule are presented for the following goals: (1)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Grants, Information Technology, Library Development
Utah State Library Div., Salt Lake City. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. – 2002
This document presents the evaluation report for Utah's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program for 1998-2002. Part I, "Executive Summary," describes the evaluation study process and summarizes recommendations related to goals in the following areas: (1) basic library technology; (2) enhanced library technology; (3) PIONEER:…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Grants, Information Technology, Library Development
