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Johnston, James R. – Illinois Libraries, 1996
Describes the experiences of the Joliet Public Library Outlet (Illinois), which was opened in a mall. Highlights include rent, access to the library and increased patronage, criteria for deciding between enclosed and strip malls, other location considerations. funding, and marketing. (AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Library Development, Library Facilities, Library Funding
Ryan, George H. – Illinois Libraries, 1996
The final report of the Illinois General Assembly Task Force on Library Finance is presented. An initiative was recommended to provide enhanced opportunities for public access to electronic information by improving technology in libraries. The task force recommended an increase in fees to provide the necessary funding for this initiative. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Fees, Improvement, Information Technology
Bradley, Jim – Illinois Libraries, 1995
Describes how the Magwood Public Library (Cook County, Illinois) successfully passed a $6.5 million tax referendum. Recommends showing the need for expansion, hiring an architectural firm to conduct a feasibility study, detailing the costs, securing community support, emphasizing cost effectiveness, and promoting the proposal. (AEF)
Descriptors: Community Support, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Facility Requirements
Morrison, Carol; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1994
Describes a survey of Illinois school library collections in astronomy, space, and the solar system; general biology and ecology; and human anatomy, physiology, and hygiene. The survey produced statistics on funding needs; provided a collection assessment tool; and determined whether libraries had resources for supporting state goals for science…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
Bruggeman, Lora – School Library Journal, 1997
Discusses graphic novels and visual literacy and notes the increases in the graphic novels budget at Downers Grove (Illinois) Public Library. Outlines seven steps to developing a graphics collection. Sidebars highlight popular titles, award-winners, and Web sites for librarians just learning about graphic novels. (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Budgets, Childrens Literature, Comics (Publications)
Morrison, Carol; And Others – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1994
Describes a survey of Illinois school library collections in three areas of science. The survey goals were to quantify the need for increased funding; offer a collection assessment tool; determine whether schools had resources needed to support state science education goals. (five references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education