Description of the development of a CD-ROM public access catalog at the Tacoma (Washington) Public Library covers: (1) costs; (2) pros and cons; (3) access time; (4) updates; (5) linking with the circulation system; (6) vendor selection; (7) compact disc interactive; and (8) digital video interactive. (MES)

Reports on a survey of Ontario public library users and university students about the work of librarians and lawyers. Results in the following areas are discussed and compared for lawyers and librarians: perceptions of the work done; salary estimates; prestige; intelligence; and percentage of males in the field. (16 references) (MES)

The first of two articles describes the steps in marketing a special library including analyzing the present situation; developing an action plan; suggested tools or activities; and evaluation. The second article discusses ways of promoting public and academic libraries on radio or through public service announcements, news stories, and/or talk…

Traces the evolution of the Queens Borough Public Library's New Americans Project and describes its multifaceted approach in assisting immigrants to adjust to their new environment, including: (1) foreign-language collections; (2) English as a second language courses; (3) coping skills training; and (4) cultural programing. Seventeen references…

Results from this survey show: (1) turnover rates--between 7 and 10 percent--are relatively low compared to those in other service fields; (2) although not statistically significant, female turnover rate was 66 percent higher than the male rate; and (3) males are more likely to resign for another position, females to leave the workforce. (CDD)

Examines the responses from the state libraries to literacy issues studied in 1985 in two surveys--one of state initiatives compiled as background for the Second National Conference on Urban Literacy, and a survey of the chief officers of state library agencies. The California Literacy Campaign is described in detail. (EM)

This examination of the criteria used in the evaluation of library literacy programs reviews the relevant literature, discusses several evaluation models that have already been used in literacy projects, and outlines a proposed evaluation model. (EM)

Proposes guidelines to assist educational technologists and librarians in exploiting and communicating video information effectively in public and academic libraries. The reasons for using video in libraries, current international developments, equipment and facilities recommendations, and relationships between educational technology units and…

Discusses the situation which led the New York Public Library to microfilm its extensive science fiction book and periodical collection. The project is described and cost considerations, bibliographic verification and cataloging problems, and the decision to augment the collection with additional holdings by loan or purchase are among topics…

This article provides realities in reaction to myths that have developed around online searching based on experience at Northbrook Public Library (Illinois). Discussion covers experience needed by online searcher, use of the multitude of databases, retrieval of relevant material, and cost. Two reference situations utilizing online searching…

This discussion of the cost efficient allocation of time in public libraries highlights time as a "fee," the cost of time, time and public library use, Sunday hours and time, cost of Sunday hours, the flextime factor, and use of Sunday hours. Eight sources are given. (EJS)

This study of ownership of films from 1975-83 Selected Films for Young Adults Committee (SFYA) lists concludes that New York state public and school film libraries do not own majority of SFYA titles: 29 percent were found in public library systems; 11 percent in Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) film collections. (EJS)

Discussion of the homeless in American public libraries focuses on harmless individuals who may be considered nuisance by library staff/patrons. Highlights include literature about problem library patrons, national problem, social issues, major themes (offense to others and library staff, balancing rights, and elitism), and implications for…

Examination of corporate donations of cash, products, service, and expertise to libraries highlights industry contributions in 1980; why corporations give; examples of corporate donations to various libraries (Brooklyn Public, New York Public, Altoona Area Public, Boston Public); planning fund-raising compaigns; and seven strategic planning…

Examines two issues to determine how they affect delivery of consumer health information: (1) Who is responsible for disseminating consumer health information, and what role should public and health science libraries play? (2) Should librarians (public or health science) provide medical reference works for general public? Thirty-five references…