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Weech, Terry L. – Public Libraries, 1989
Reviews the history of proposals for accrediting public libraries nationally and examines four distinct proposals made from 1960 to 1988. The discussion addresses barriers to national accreditation of public libraries and the prospects for the success of the most recent proposal of the Commission for the Accreditation of Public Libraries. (23…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Evaluation Criteria, Financial Support, Library Standards
Williams, Luther S. – 1992
The National Science Foundation (NSF) was created by Congress in 1950 to initiate and support basic scientific research and programs at all levels. The growing societal interest in science literacy and human resource development in the 1980's, particularly with respect to underrepresented populations such as women, minorities, and disabled…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Financial Support, Grants