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Fisher, Phyllis – Bookmark, 1986
Discussion of ways in which school libraries will benefit from their inclusion in library networks highlights collection management, full access to information, and participation of library media specialists in policy decisions. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Acquisition
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Technical Services Quarterly, 1983
Thirty-eight articles focus on future trends in computers, automation, and advanced technologies in technical operation of libraries. Highlights include personnel, organization, file management, access and delivery of materials, online catalogs, cataloging, union lists, serials, government publications, indexing, binding, nonprint media,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Futures (of Society), Library Automation, Library Catalogs
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Nisonger, Thomas E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1985
In 1984, 17 academic libraries in Association for Higher Education of North Texas consortium used the Research Libraries Group Conspectus to gather data concerning current collecting patterns. Results of study suggest that Conspectus subject breakdown may be too specific for libraries smaller than Association of Research Libraries institutions.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Consortia, Library Administration
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Ahlsted, Phyllis Geraldine – Library Trends, 1985
Reports results of survey of 363 academic libraries designed to study: (1) media collections (audio formats, visual formats, audiovisual formats) and how they are arranged, accessed, and circulated; (2) staffing configurations; (3) space and funding allocations; and (4) other services offered within the media center. Questionnaire is appended. (8…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Cataloging, Higher Education
MacFarland, Thomas W. – 1997
To meet the information needs of a large body of resident and distant students, Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) has developed an extensive library system; also available is an Electronic Library to meet the needs of distance education students and resident students who prefer to access library and learning resource…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Students, Distance Education, Electronic Libraries
Jones, Patrick – 1998
This book analyzes the needs and interests of today's 12- to 18-year-olds and shows librarians how to plan a wide range of successful services to meet these needs. The book looks at basic issues involved in serving young adults (YAs). Part I begins with considering "Where YA?" services are today and where they are headed. Part II,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Internet, Library Collection Development, Library Planning
Saykanic, Donna – 2000
For many years, there has been pressure on American schools to restrict or deny students access to books or periodicals deemed objectionable by some individual or group on moral, political, religious, ethnic, racial, or philosophical grounds. Censorship of library books in school media centers is present today. The library media specialist is…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom
Wynar, Bohdan S., Ed. – 1999
Designed to assist smaller libraries in selecting suitable reference materials for their collections, this annual review source identifies and describes 538 of the most useful and affordable reference sources available. The reviews cover reference titles published in 1998. Detailed annotations describe the nature, scope, and usability of each…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, College Libraries, Costs
St. Lifer, Evan; Nelson, Corinne – Library Journal, 1997
Interviews with library professionals, plus a telephone survey of 400 librarians (100 each White, Black, Latino, and Asian), revealed fewer occupational opportunities for minorities. Discussion includes diversifying collections; discordant views of racism among Whites and minorities; percentages of minority library school graduates; initiative…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Employment Opportunities, Information Science Education, Interviews
Glantz, Shelley – Technology Connection, 1997
Presents the results of an informal user survey on favorite information technology, including the best features of these. Discusses library online catalogs, electronic encyclopedias, CD-ROMs, laser discs, electronic magazine indexes, online services, the Internet, word processing programs, magazines as major sources of technology information,…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Services, Information Sources, Information Technology
American Libraries, 1997
Discusses ways that libraries can improve children's library services, including offering family activities; exposing children to books; creating a secure, comfortable environment; reinforcing and improving self-esteem; offering programs to improve reading skills; and developing imagination. Offers intellectual freedom policies for collection…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Childrens Libraries, Family Involvement, Higher Education
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Belben, Cathy – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Discusses the value of developing and promoting a natural history library by school library media specialists. Topics include benefits to students; promoting outdoor education; recommended reading for high school students; using technology; and other aids to promote outdoor education. (LRW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
Rapp, Brigid; Marzetti, Loretta – Information Management Review, 1989
Describes the management principles used by the Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters Library to develop information services that support the agency's mission. The discussion outlines the steps involved in an action plan for making a special library a major focal point for organizational information services. (CLB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Database Design, Federal Government, Guidelines
Robinson, Charles – Library Journal, 1989
Discusses areas of confusion concerning the role of public libraries that endanger the existence of public libraries. It is argued that the future of the public library depends on its responsiveness to the needs of the people that such libraries were created to serve, and suggestions for achieving this state are offered. (CLB)
Descriptors: Democracy, Educational Responsibility, Elitism, Financial Support
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Amey, Larry – Emergency Librarian, 1988
Provides an overview of situations relating to censorship in school libraries and offers advice to teacher librarians seeking to broaden their base of support. Strategies discussed include a written, board approved collection policy and ongoing public relations programs. Resources to aid in collection policy formation are described. (13…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom
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