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Appleman, Merrie – 1984
Although originally compiled and published for the California Library Telecommunications Project (an analysis of the telecommunications needs and opportunities for the California State Library on behalf of the state's 169 public libraries), this report also cites examples of, and proposes options for, electronic text use in public libraries…
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Higher Education, Information Networks
Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, NH. Library. – 1978
Included in this user's guide to the Jones Microtext Center at Dartmouth College are instructions on how to locate and use items in the microtext collection and descriptions of the center's holdings and other services. The types of microform are defined, and the use of both the card and serials catalogs are explained. These various collections,…
Descriptors: Catalogs, College Libraries, Diagrams, Government Publications
Gunde, Michael G. – Library Journal, 1992
This third article in a series dealing with libraries' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act addresses architectural considerations, including library furnishings; accessibility problems outside the library building; architectural barriers in library interiors; and responsibilities of public and private entity libraries. (LRW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Design Requirements, Disabilities, Facility Guidelines
Rohlf, Robert H. – American Libraries, 1986
Discussion of problems and mistakes made in library facility planning highlights overemphasis of dramatic architectural elements; communications between architects and librarians; who is in charge of planning process; lighting (effect of library shelving, appropriate location of light switches); setting a schedule; furniture and equipment; and the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Planning, Interior Design
Yorke, Holbrook W. – 1979
This report examines the various functions and operations of the shelving unit in the academic library, including staff organization, personnel selection, staff supervision, staff morale, staff training, administrative tools, and equipment utilized. The practical experiences of the shelving unit of the M. D. Anderson Library of the University of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Circulation
Download full textThompson, Ronelle K. H. – 1992
This paper provides a brief overview of planning and implementing a project to fund library automation. It is suggested that: (1) proposal budgets should include all costs of a project, such as furniture needed for computer terminals, costs for modifying library procedures, initial supplies, or ongoing maintenance; (2) automation does not save…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Donors, Fund Raising
California Media and Library Educators Association, Burlingame. – 1977
This publication presents qualitative and quantitative guidelines for the development, evaluation, and improvement of library media programs in elementary and secondary schools in California and at the district, county, and state levels. The content covers philosophy of service, relation of the library media program to the total educational goals…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Elementary Schools, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
Reibach, Lois R. – 1981
A brief statement on the advantages of using computer output microform (COM) for library catalogs introduces a general plan for implementing such a catalog in an academic library. The factors involved and types of decisions that must be made are discussed for each of eight steps in the process: determining the objectives of the catalog; choosing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Output Microfilm, Cost Effectiveness
Bernhard, Genore H. – 1975
A guide is presented for those unfamiliar with library procedures who wish to organize and operate a small library. Following a discussion of the modern library's role, there is detailed information about library boards, librarians, finance, legal problems, policies, equipment, supplies, and book acquisition and processing. Shelving, filing, book…
Descriptors: Church Programs, Guides, Institutional Libraries, Library Administration
Horner, Margaret L.; And Others – 1987
Designed for the staff of the Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL), this manual provides guidance for the provision of a variety of activities and services common to public libraries. Detailed procedures are included for specific activities organized under the broad headings of Collection, Registration, Circulation, Publicity, Interlibrary Loan,…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Catalogs, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Michael, Robert J. – Academic Therapy, 1988
When evaluating colleges, prospective college students with learning disabilities should examine the college library and its services. This article offers guidelines for evaluating library services and programs for the learning-disabled population, focusing on provision of recorded textbooks and lectures, special equipment, a resource advocate for…
Descriptors: Advocacy, College Applicants, College Choice, College Libraries
Michaels, Andrea; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Five articles discuss designing library interiors for ergonomic needs and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Highlights include elements of library furnishings for use with technology; directories of vendors that supply libraries and distributors of technological devices for the blind and physically handicapped; adaptive…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Electronic Mail, Facility Guidelines, Federal Legislation
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC. – 1975
This handbook contains policy and procedure guidelines for establishing and maintaining libraries for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (in regional, area, and insuring offices). In addition to delineating the relationship between these field libraries to the headquarters HUD Division Library, the text offers guidelines…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Guides, Library Circulation, Library Collections
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1984
These guidelines are based on the experiences of a number of librarians working in the area of library services for hospital patients and disabled people in the community, as well as work done previously by a number of national library associations. The guidelines indicate the essential features of services to disabled people and suggest…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Home Programs, Homebound
Bain, Christine A.; And Others – 1983
In compliance with legislation enacted by New York State in 1981, a manual of recommendations and standards for hospital libraries was developed (1) to assist in assessment of the quality of hospital library services; (2) to enable measurement of the improvement in individual institutions; and (3) to be used as criteria in the administration of…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Budgets, Check Lists, Glossaries
