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Peer reviewedBuck, Richard M. – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discusses censorship of the arts and humanities in libraries. Highlights include statistics regarding school and school library challenges; reactions to controversial art in public places; Madonna's book "Sex" and the resulting protests; and what librarians can do, including materials selection policies. (LRW)
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Fine Arts, Libraries
Peer reviewedPhillips, Linda L.; Lyons, William – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Illustrates the use of factor analysis in interpreting large sets of data. Describes how factor analysis of a 19-question survey revealed faculty opinions about library policies for (1) computerized access; (2) circulation; (3) specialized collections/services; and (4) the general collection. A characterization of each category is followed by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Policy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation
Peer reviewedJoy, Albert H. – Resource Sharing and Information Networks, 1992
Describes the OCLC/AMIGOS Collection Analysis CD (CACD), a microcomputer-based tool for the evaluation and development of library collections. CACD applications are discussed, including preparation of statistical reports, accreditation and grant support, budget preparation, verification of collection development policy goals, and cooperative…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Bibliographic Records, Bibliographic Utilities, Budgeting
