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Kim, Choong H.; Sexton, Irwin M. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1973
The Books by Mail Service of the San Antonio Public Library System (Texas) is reported upon. (4 references) (SJ)
Descriptors: Books, Library Circulation, Library Materials, Library Services
Combs, Richard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1972
The problem of the conflict between the public's right to free libraries and an author's right to just payment for his work is discussed. (16 references) (SJ)
Descriptors: Authors, Fees, Financial Support, Library Circulation

Steuart, Bradley W. – Microform Review, 1988
Provides background information on the American Genealogical Lending Library, and describes the library's microfilming and lending policies. (MES)
Descriptors: Genealogy, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Services

Cohen, Laura Berner – Special Libraries, 1995
A survey of synagogues in upstate New York was conducted to determine the success of their libraries despite minimal professional input. The areas of circulation, collection growth, staffing, hours of operation and cataloging practices were evaluated as indicators of success. Results showed that synagogue libraries are meeting the needs of their…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development, Library Personnel

Goehlert, Robert – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1978
Describes a book availability study using the ACCESS retrieval and delivery system for the evaluation of library services. (CWM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Delivery Systems, Faculty, Library Circulation

Daniel, Twyla – Language Arts, 1990
Discusses how one school library functions as a natural setting for extending the literacy of students, even though the library has no librarian. Focuses on how instruction and the opportunities for meaningful practice are integrated realistically as students use this "second classroom," the school library. (MG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Library Administration, Library Circulation, Library Materials

Rogerson, Holly D. – Public Libraries, 2002
Describes the policies and procedures developed at the Vineland Public Library (New Jersey) for a program to lend laptop computers. Discusses laptops for in-library use and for home use; obstacles, including staffing ramifications and maintenance demands; checking for inappropriate Web sites left on the hard drive; and benefits for the users. (LRW)
Descriptors: Equipment Maintenance, Library Circulation, Library Personnel, Library Policy

Valentine, Patrick – North Carolina Libraries, 1998
Provides a history of Raleigh's public library for African Americans and its founder, Mollie Huston Lee. Highlights include African Americans in North Carolina, public library service for Blacks, library collections, circulation, branches and bookmobiles, and creation of a county-wide library system. (LRW)
Descriptors: Blacks, Bookmobiles, Branch Libraries, County Programs
Suvak, Daniel – Library Journal, 1984
Summarizes and responds to librarians' objections to books-by-mail programs: limited selection, potential loss of library patrons, loss of identity of library providing service, and postal rates. Effectiveness of mail order catalogs, program costs, and comparisons of walk-in and books-by-mail circulation statistics are discussed. (6 references)…
Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Library Catalogs, Library Circulation, Library Materials

Pragnell, Ruth J. – Catholic Library World, 1982
Describes the services of the General Theological Library in Boston, Massachusetts, a nondenominational, ecumenical institution which provides mail order circulation of religious books for clients throughout the United States. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Books, Interlibrary Loans, Librarians, Libraries
Paustian, P. Robert – Library Research, 1981
Reports on a five year study of 82 large academic libraries which found that both interlibrary loan lending and borrowing are correlated to collection size. (RBF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Fees, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Ballard, Thomas – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1981
Discusses the effectiveness of nonbook activities as a public service or in support for other services in the public library, and describes the programing activities of the Logan Square branch of the Chicago Public Library. Ten references are listed. (CHC)
Descriptors: Costs, Library Circulation, Library Extension, Library Role

Boss, Richard W. – Journal of Library Automation, 1979
Describes the latest developments in automated circulation systems and the turnkey system in particular. Trends include greater functional integration, improved user interfaces, and shared facilities. The role of bibliographic utilities is briefly explored. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Development, Libraries, Library Automation, Library Circulation

Czopek, Vanessa – Emergency Librarian, 1995
Discusses cooperation between public libraries and schools and describes programs developed by the Chandler (AZ) Public Library Youth Services department for teachers, including longer check-out periods for library materials and a telephone service to hold materials for pick-up. (LRW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Library Circulation, Library Cooperation, Library Materials
Shepard, Clayton A. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1974
In a summer experiment, the Graduate Library School at Indiana University lent three terminals to 23 users 143 times. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Input Output Devices