Fewer employees, shorter hours, diminished collection budgets, reduced programs and services--all at a time of record library usage. In this book, library expert Carol Smallwood demonstrates that despite the obvious downsides, the necessity of doing business differently can be positive, leading to partnering, sharing, and innovating. This…

Asmall library's essential technical problem is that it has to chart a course through the technology shoals without a navigator on board. Small libraries in small towns often have a very low level of technical skill on staff. Furthermore, obtaining skilled technical support can frequently be pretty expensive. Even when one is available, a clever…

Discusses the opportunities for local history librarians in Great Britain and describes the local history course at Loughborough University of Technology. (PF)

Both program planning and public relations are necessary in attracting readers, watchers, and listeners to the public library. (Author/PF)

A citation from the 23rd P/A Awards Program for the design of a public library to be built of an industrialized panel system. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the history of the American public library and suggests directions for research. (PF)

Outlines the career of the first Afro-American to receive a scholarship at the School of Library Service, Columbia University. (PF)

Describes the history and current operations of a library serving the American community in France. (PF)

The sources of funding for metropolitan libraries are described, their inadequacies are discussed, and possible solutions are suggested. Data on per capita expenditures by public libraries in some 90 cities are included. (PF)

A brief history of Stoke Newington and South Hornsey (North London), their literary figures, early volunteer libraries, and the evolution of the Stoke Newington Public Library. (LS)

Describes the new Tokyo library, with its special services, especially for the visually and physically handicapped. (LS)

Identifies the specifically Australian needs that have led to the modification of the predominantly British tradition in the establishment of certain types of libraries, such as public libraries. (JB)

This handbook was written to provide information, tools, ideas, and procedures useful to experienced and novice trustees of Pennsylvania's public libraries. Topics discussed include: levels of public library service in Pennsylvania; responsibilities of trustees; governance and policy making; state standards; human relations and affirmative action;…

Describes the services offered by the national program administered by the Library of Congress Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. (Author)