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Peer reviewedMonroe, Margaret E. – Library Trends, 1974
Reviews progress toward evaluation of particular forms of adult services within libraries, of total adult service programs, and of the status of adult services within public librarianship at the state and national levels. (JB)
Descriptors: Adults, Evaluation Methods, Library Services, Public Libraries
Wakefield, Dan – American Libraries, 1973
The world has changed rapidly and violently since the author went to his first library. But, he still believes in the mystery and magic of language, the power of the printed word, and in the library as a vital literary center and sanctuary as well as a headquarters of social and community activity. (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: Librarians, Libraries, Library Role, Memory
Gardner, Frank M. – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1973
The author examines the Statement of public library aims and objectives'' recently prepared as a basis for a nationally adopted standard by a division of the Library Association in the United Kingdom and suggests that similar definitions might be helpful for developing countries. (5 references) (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Standards, Objectives
Gotsick, Priscilla – Adult Leadership, 1973
The demonstration projects have shown that public libraries and adult education can interrelate their services in a manner which is beneficial to the disadvantaged adult new reader and to the institution involved. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Community Services, Disadvantaged, Public Libraries
Crowe, Linda; And Others – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1972
The trouble reported upon in this article concerns conflicting concepts of community library service in a black neighborhood. (Editor)
Descriptors: Black Community, Blacks, Community Problems, Library Services
Peer reviewedShellman, Richard W. – RQ, 1972
An experiment at the Rockford Public Library Business, Science and Technology Division in which clerical help was used to answer telephoned inquiries thereby releasing the librarian to help the walk-in clientele is reported and evaluated. (1 reference) (NH)
Descriptors: Clerical Workers, Experimental Programs, Librarians, Library Services
Peer reviewedKonyves-Toth, L. – International Library Review, 1972
Information on public library services to young adults in Bulgaria, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, German Democratic Republic, German Federal Republic, Great Britain, Poland, Rumania, Soviet Union, U.S.A., and Yugoslavia is presented. (30 references) (SJ)
Descriptors: Library Services, Library Surveys, Public Libraries, Young Adults
Peer reviewedAnderson, Dorothy – International Library Review, 1972
(9 references)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Library Services, Objectives
Galvin, Hoyt; Asbury, Barbara – Library Journal, 1972
A statistical report on 191 public library building projects completed in the U.S.A. during the year ending June 30, 1972. A five-year cost summary is included as well as a table of new public library buildings constructed from July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Costs, Library Facilities, Public Libraries, Statistical Studies
Peer reviewedBusha, Charles H. – Library Quarterly, 1972
An attempt to quantify the attitudes of more than 3,200 public librarians toward intellectual freedom, censorship, and certain antidemocratic ideas is reported in this article. Data upon which the study is based were collected as a part of the Opinion Survey of Midwestern Public Librarians,'' which was conducted in 1970-71. (19 references)…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Censorship, Civil Liberties, Librarians
Javelin, Muriel C. – Amer Libr, 1970
The library has a responsibility for providing information and education on all aspects of the aging process, as well as planning special programs, services, and materials to meet the needs of senior citizens. (Author/JS)
Descriptors: Community Services, Library Services, Older Adults, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedGaines, Ervin J. – Library Trends, 1972
Descriptors: Librarians, Personnel Needs, Personnel Selection, Public Libraries
Mehta, J. C. – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1972
The history, legislation for, and present status of rural libraries in India is presented. (SJ)
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Services, Public Libraries, Rural Areas
Peer reviewedFetros, John G. – Special Libraries, 1971
Better picture collections and library service can result if public librarians and special librarians cooperate. (AB)
Descriptors: Library Collections, Library Services, Photographs, Public Libraries
Library Journal, 1971
Facility case studies are presented on ten public libraries. (Author)
Descriptors: Facility Case Studies, Library Expenditures, Library Facilities, Public Libraries
