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Peer reviewedSager, Donald J. – Public Libraries, 1994
Presents viewpoints of four library professionals on the role of American libraries in the development of third world libraries. Topics discussed include the role of libraries in democracies; financial and human resource needs; the role of library associations; and staff exchange programs, including the American Library Association's Library…
Descriptors: Democracy, Developing Nations, Exchange Programs, Financial Needs
Peer reviewedWoods, L. B.; Hogan, Donna R. – Public Libraries, 1989
Reviews the general climate of demands for censorship of library materials, and argues that librarians must follow the Code of Ethics and accept the responsibility for resisting censorship pressures. Suggestions for the promotion of a positive climate for intellectual freedom by librarians in public libraries are offered. (23 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Censorship, Democratic Values, Intellectual Freedom
Peer reviewedLora, Patricia – Public Libraries, 1990
Presents an overview of literacy awareness since the 1985 publication of Jonathan Kozol's "The Illiterate American." The need for a highly technological workforce is explored and suggestions are made for the role of libraries in literacy training. A list of sources for literacy materials is appended. (16 references) (EAM)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Business, Employers, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedChao, Sheau-yueh J. – Public Libraries, 1993
Describes the history and development of the Queens Borough (New York) Public Library's New Americans Program that was designed to meet the needs of a culturally and linguistically diverse community. Highlights include outreach services, language classes, collection building, and examples of specific programs for Hispanic, Chinese, and Korean…
Descriptors: Chinese Americans, Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), Hispanic Americans
Peer reviewedMiele, Tony; Welch, Nancy – Public Libraries, 1995
Discusses the role of libraries in the Arizona Strategic Planning for Economic Development Project. Highlights include the Arizona example; survey results and implications for libraries; the Economic Development Information Center (EDIC), the project's players, collection development, and training sessions; some success stories; and the future of…
Descriptors: Business, Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedSager, Don; Myers, Carolyn M.; Register, Judy; Johns, Mary; Kleiman, Allan M. – Public Libraries, 1999
Presents the perspectives of four public library administrators on sharing facilities with local schools, including benefits and problems. Topics include physical accommodations; intellectual freedom issues; security issues; management issues; costs and budgetary considerations; staffing; collection development policies; and the need for a…
Descriptors: Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom, Library Administration
