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The Challenge of Wider Library Units: Merging Libraries and Developing Taxing Districts May Be a Way to Stabilize Funding, but the Path Is Not Always Clear
Hennen, Thomas J., Jr. – Library Journal, 2004
Last year, Louisville, KY, grew overnight from the country's 64th largest city to the 16th largest, the result of the merger of the city with Jefferson County. Pittsburgh and Buffalo, NY, are among other communities discussing city-county mergers. Many smaller communities are considering merging services, such as police and fire, or consolidating…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Local Government, Economic Impact, Organizational Change
Looking Back, Looking Ahead.
Albanese, Andrew; Berry, John; Bryant, Eric; Oder, Norman; Rogers, Michael – Library Journal, 2001
Reviews the most significant issues facing the library profession today and speculates on future possibilities. Topics include budget reversals, including federal and state aid; scholarly journal costs and Web-based scholarly communication initiatives; filtering debates, including lawsuits; library education; digital copyright; Web portals and…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Copyrights, Court Litigation, Distance Education
Bringing Information to People.
Benton, Charles – Library Journal, 1985
This first of three articles describing implementation of 1979 White House Conference on Library and Information Services resolutions covers leadership role of National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, needs of underserved, organizations and professions, international activities, public/private sector interaction, statistics and…
Descriptors: Conferences, Federal Legislation, Information Needs, Information Services
PACT Comes to Patterson.
Boyle, Deirdre – Library Journal, 1980
Presents the development of the Patterson Area Community Television project (PACT), a multilevel governmental funded program organized by the Patterson Public Library. Begun as a communications experiment, the project makes cable television available as a community information service for use by local government, business, community agencies, and…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Community Information Services, Community Programs, Library Services
Learning, Jobs, and the Quality of Life.
Tarin, Patricia; Shapiro, Barbara – Library Journal, 1981
Describes informational programs within public libraries throughout New York State which provide information and referral services to patrons seeking educational or job opportunities. Sponsored by state employment and educational agencies, more than 20 library systems help people to use information to enhance their lives. Five references are…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Information Services, Job Placement, Job Search Methods
The Denver Public Library's Regional Energy/Environment Information Center: An Uncommon Cooperative Venture.
Cayton, Colleen – Library Journal, 1981
Describes a 10-state energy/environment information and referral service for the Rocky Mountain energy impacted region. The report presents details of funding, resources, and techniques for the provision of this service. (RAA)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Energy, Information Dissemination, Information Services
NELA at Sturbridge.
Nyren, Karl; Nyren, Judith – Library Journal, 1982
This summary of the annual meeting of the New England Library Association presents highlights of presentations on federal aid futures, public relations and internal communications, building and maintaining a videocassette collection, online catalogs, and approval plans, as well as remarks by book award winners, another author, and a publisher.…
Descriptors: Books, Library Acquisition, Library Associations, Library Catalogs