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Peer reviewedZweizig, Douglas L. – School Libraries Worldwide, 1999
Reports how access to libraries in Library Power schools was provided, the changes in facilities and equipment that were made, the amounts and kinds of use that occurred, how practices and facilities were related to use, and how teacher involvement in Library Power activities related to use of the library by students. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Grants
Download full textRiddle, Wayne – 1994
The Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) was the first, and the largest, federal program of assistance to libraries, and as amended in 1990, contains eight titles that authorize aid to public libraries. In 1994, the appropriations authorizations for LSCA programs were extended for one year, but without substantive amendment, by the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Federal Government
Peer reviewedDixon, Judith – Public Libraries, 1996
The Dallas Public Library surveyed 21 surrounding public library systems to help identify barriers that limit children's use of public libraries. Describes identified barriers, examines causes of the barriers, and offers possible solutions. Tables present study results and list discontinued and current library outreach programs. (JMV)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Children, Library Equipment, Library Facilities
PDF pending restorationAlabama Public Library Service, Montgomery. – 1999
The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) is responsible for receiving and administering federal and state funds for the more than 200 public libraries in Alabama. This document represents the annual report for the Alabama Public Library Service for fiscal year 1998. Information is reported under the following categories: Evaluation and Research;…
Descriptors: Grants, Internet, Library Automation, Library Equipment
Peer reviewedBalarabe, Ahmed Abdu – Third World Libraries, 1995
Discusses the development of Nigerian federal universities and their libraries. Topics include library funding; the Nigerian economic crisis and the university library system; rationale for the World Bank Federal Universities Adjustment Loan Project that was used for library materials, staff development, and equipment; and problems with the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developing Nations, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
Cox, Catherine; Chiang, Win-Shin – 2000
This library technology plan from Mission College in California establishes the goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans of the library in developing and maintaining its technical capabilities and electronic resources. The goals are organized into four categories: information resources, instructional resources, infrastructure, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Community Colleges, Computer Mediated Communication
