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Hayes, Robert M.; Walter, Virginia A. – 1996
Public libraries must operate in a time of increasing change, both within the library community and throughout the larger social and economic environments in which the library must function. This book is a guide to the strategic management of change in community libraries. It addresses the unique circumstances and needs of public libraries and…
Descriptors: Change, Change Strategies, Evaluation Methods, Library Administration
Peer reviewedWalter, Virginia A. – Library Trends, 2003
Examines four significant unanswered questions related to children's and young adult services in public libraries. After reviewing the existing knowledge base that can serve as scaffolding for the needed research, the author suggests strategies for refining and implementing this research agenda. (Contains 62 references.) (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Library Development, Library Planning
Peer reviewedWalter, Virginia A. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Examines three publications as guides for evaluating library reference services and the potential of one for the development of children's services. Highlights include public library planning, limitations, output measures for children's materials and information services, and the library role. (AEF)
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Guides, Library Development
Peer reviewedRichardson, John V., Jr.; Audunson, Ragnar; Lynch, Beverly; Marcum, Deanna; Moran, Barbara B.; Walter, Virginia A.; Weingand, Darlene – Library Quarterly, 2000
This column presents views of professionals in the library and information studies (LIS) field and assess the state of LIS research. Questions are posed to researchers and practitioners in various LIS fields, asking them to address where they think the research front is. Six respondents focus their discussions on library and information center…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Industry, Information Science, Library Administration
Walter, Virginia A. – 1995
This document is a manual designed to improve library services to young adults. Information is divided into three parts: (1) "Applying the Planning and Role Setting Process to Library Services for Young Adults"; (2) "Evaluating the Results: The Measurement Process"; and (3) "The Output Measures." Part 1 discusses the Public Library Association…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Community Relations, Data Collection
Walter, Virginia A. – Book Links, 1997
This annotated bibliography of recommended CD-ROMs that could form the basis of an early childhood multimedia collection makes some suggestions for linking them to books. Subjects include general early learning, math concepts, problem solving, reading readiness, and science. (DGM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Emergent Literacy, Library Collection Development
Walter, Virginia A. – Book Links, 1998
The best CD-ROMs for young people about space and flight exploit the promise of hypermedia to create informative simulations. This article provides an annotated bibliography of CD-ROMs on astronomy and flight for K-12 students; suggests book and Internet connections; and highlights poetry for astronomers, science fiction, a biography of Charles…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Astronomy, Computer Simulation, Educational Television
