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Sherman, Marc Ian, Comp. – 1980
Designed for use by students, scholars, and other researchers, this resource guide contains 100 entries describing the collections available for use for historical research in many of the archival repositories, federal government offices, historical organizations, museums, and public and private libraries in the Washington, D.C. area. The entries…
Descriptors: Archives, Federal Government, Government Libraries, History
Download full textMcClure, Charles R. – 1981
This report describes a cooperative library project in which a public, a university, and a high school library in Oklahoma collaborated to (1) acquaint high school students, college freshmen, and other area patrons with the library resources available to them in the city of Chickasha; (2) instruct them in the use of library resources; and (3) give…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperative Programs, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Survey and Marketing Services, Inc., Honolulu, HI. – 1977
Measurements of materials and library operations were carried out in five public libraries and an observation study of staff work was conducted in the Hawaii State Library. The goals of this phase of the larger state study included testing and modification of measures to ensure their applicability to public libraries in the state, and the…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Library Administration, Library Circulation
Survey and Marketing Services, Inc., Honolulu, HI. – 1977
The instructions provided for carrying out data collection and analysis procedures for library materials, services, and users include sampling techniques. Evaluation methodology is described for determining the probability of a user finding and obtaining a recently published book in a particular library, title and periodical availability, how a…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Evaluation Methods, Guides, Library Administration
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Library Development. – 1976
The New York State Library is conducting two regional pilot programs to provide on-line information services to public, academic, and special library patrons. These procedures and guidelines were written for reference librarians in participating libraries who will act as the intermediaries between their patrons and the search analysts at the State…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Guidelines, Information Retrieval
Smardo, Frances A. – 1978
This study investigated the role of the public library in serving children from infancy to age six. Recommendations from early childhood education authorities pertaining to 5 areas of public library work with young children (services, programs, materials, physical facilities, and personnel) were obtained through questionnaires and interviews. Data…
Descriptors: Child Development Specialists, Early Childhood Education, Guidelines, Interviews
Gillham, Cindy, Comp. – 1978
A list of five publications providing ideas for programs is followed by descriptions of 24 library programs for young adults which have been carried out at public libraries in Michigan. The type of program, age group, preparation, program description, evaluation, and a contact person at the library are included for each. (CWM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Directories, Guides, Information Sources
Hall, Richard B. – 1979
A computerized research technique for measuring the space utilization of public library facilities provides a behavioral activity and occupancy analysis for library planning purposes. The library space utilization (LSU) methodology demonstrates that significant information about the functional requirements of a library can be measured and…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Computer Programs, Evaluation Methods
Gannon, Ann – 1979
The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) has prepared this resource guide to assist preschool and child care providers in locating resources and materials for effective parent education and parent involvement in early childhood education. The first section of this guide discusses ideas for involving parents in early childhood education and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Resources, Federal Programs, Films
New York State Library, Albany. – 1979
This report describes a comprehensive five-year program for the enhancement of library services in New York State, one which (1) provides a benchmark for the continuing planning, development, and evaluation of state library services; (2) summarizes the objectives, policies, and programs undertaken for the improvement of those services; (3) serves…
Descriptors: Improvement, Library Networks, Library Planning, Library Services
DARLING, RICHARD L.; DRENNAN, HENRY T. – 1966
THIS STUDY IS PART OF A LARGER SURVEY, THE POSTCENSAL STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL MANPOWER, WHICH WAS BASED ON CONCEPTS DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO'S NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER AND DATA COLLECTED AND TABULATED BY THE U.S. BUREAU OF CENSUS. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IS APPROXIMATE BECAUSE THE SURVEY WAS INTENDED FOR A LARGE…
Descriptors: Age, Census Figures, Educational Background, Financial Support
Hallein, Joe; Redgrove, Erica – 1980
This study examines the library services provided by school, academic, and public libraries in the shire and municipal areas and recommends a voluntary network to share resources and facilities. Among the specifics, it advocates the conclusion of a formal networking agreement; apointment of a network coordinator; establishment of an administrative…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Community Coordination, Foreign Countries, Library Collections
Schrader, Alvin M. – 1979
The quality and success of library services to users at the City of Brampton Public Library and Art Gallery, Ontario, Canada, were investigated through a series of questionnaires, statistical data analyses, and comparisons with past use studies of this and other public libraries. The study utilized the operational methodology outlined by Altman in…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Comparative Analysis, Library Administration, Library Circulation
Lovelace, Eugenia – 1979
A result of Australia's Community Information Sharing Service (CISS) study of community information services currently being provided by public libraries in New South Wales, this report (one of three) presents five general principles which can assist public libraries with decisions about their response to the issue of the provision of community…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Community Organizations, Data Collection, Foreign Countries
Bob, Murray L.; And Others – 1978
A brief overview of this survey and plan for library cooperation is provided by a summary of key recommendations based on the identification of major needs, plus interviews, statistical analysis, materials checklists, and questionnaires. Priorities are indicated by grouping these recommendations in 10 phases. The main body of the report provides…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Administration, Library Cooperation, Library Planning
