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Download full textBlixrud, Julia C. – 2001
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has collected descriptive data from its members for the better part of the 20th century. This data shows that as libraries' environments change to reflect increased interest in accountability and institutional outcomes. To account for this, an ARL New Measures Initiative has been established to develop…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Library Associations
Amenu-Kpodo, Norma – 2001
Based on an informal survey of 26 small national library associations, this paper examines "twinning" (i.e., a formal substantive collaboration between two organizations) between library associations in general and with particular emphasis on the small associations' experience. It examines their characteristics and discusses the…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Institutional Cooperation
Bloss, Marjorie E.; Hegedus, Peter; Law, Derek; Nilsen, Sissel; Raseroka, Kay; Rodriguez, Adolfo; Wu, Jianzhong – 2000
Following the 1999 IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Conference, the Executive Board established an Advisory group to examine issues that were raised concerning Division 8, specifically the recommendation to mainstream Section 8 activities with the other seven divisions, thus dissolving this division. This…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Developing Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Gerhardt, Lillian N.; Schuman, Patricia Glass – School Library Journal, 1973
Descriptors: Committees, Library Associations, Library Material Selection, Library Services
Wegman, Sr. Rose Miriam – Elementary English, 1972
Compares the first ten Newbery medal books to the most recent ten. (RB)
Descriptors: Authors, Books, Children, Childrens Literature
Libr J, 1970
The events and trends in the library world which have made news in the past year. Comments especially on issues of intellectual freedom and insurgent groups within library associations. (Editor/JS)
Descriptors: Activism, Censorship, Financial Support, Librarians
Scott, Dorothea – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1971
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Needs, Librarians, Libraries
Kee, S. Janice – Libr J, 1970
A report on the progress to date achieved under the Library Services and Construction Act in USOE's Region VII by the region's Library Services Program Officer. (Editor/JB)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Information Networks, Library Associations, Library Cooperation
Shera, Jesse H. – Libr J, 1970
"We of an earlier generation must constantly remind ourselves that just as the young rebels of our day are the Establishment now, so those who today strike at the pillars of society must themselves support the structure tomorrow. (Author)
Descriptors: Activism, Librarians, Library Associations, Library Education
Geller, Evelyn – Sch Libr J, 1969
Descriptors: Activism, Censorship, Conferences, Financial Problems
Peer reviewedCooke, Eileen D. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Presents views of the American Library Association on the Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982, providing a brief overview of library involvement in cable television and endorsing amendments suggested by the National Federation of Local Cable Programmers. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cable Television, Community Information Services, Federal Legislation, Library Associations
Peer reviewedDougherty, Richard; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1983
Five articles discussing the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) cover its meaning to United States librarians, goals and objectives, the presidency of IFLA, Universal Bibliographic Control program, and Universal Availability of Publications program. An IFLA fact sheet including address, programs, membership,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Global Approach, International Organizations, International Programs
Peer reviewedSummers, F. William – Library Trends, 1982
Outline of the development of state libraries focuses on funding, the establishment of standards by the American Association of State Libraries in 1963 with revision in 1970, and strengths and weaknesses of the present standards; suggestions for revisions of the 1970 standards are included. Twelve references are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Financial Support, Library Associations, Library Personnel, Library Services
Peer reviewedPrine, Stephen; Wright, Kieth C. – Library Trends, 1982
Provision of library service to the blind and visually impaired and the development of standards for libraries providing this service are reviewed. The development of guidelines for libraries serving the deaf and hard of hearing is also discussed. Thirty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Hearing Impairments, Library Associations, Library Networks, Library Services
Peer reviewedFrase, Robert W. – Library Trends, 1982
Describes procedures for development of official standards affecting libraries, information services, and publishing, noting American National Standards, international standards, and UNESCO recommendations. De facto standard development (Library of Congress, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions), and access and use of…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Information Services, International Organizations, Libraries
