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Fox, Megan K. – Library Journal, 2003
Examines how librarians are customizing their services and collections for handheld computing. Discusses the widest adoption of PDAs (personal digital assistants) in libraries that serve health and medical communities; PDA-friendly information pages; the reference focus; journals and databases; lending materials; publicity; use of PDAs by library…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Information Technology, Library Collection Development, Library Development
Wiley, Peter Booth – Library Journal, 1996
Describes how the New Main San Francisco Public Library was created in spite of budget cuts and threats of shutting down library branches. Discusses community support, the political approach to fund raising, collection development and increased patronage, and linking branch libraries to the New Main's system. (AEF)
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Budgets, Community Support, Fund Raising
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 2002
The most surprising response from the "Library Journal" 2002 survey of 150 public libraries is that circulation is up after declines for the past couple of years. Budgets are holding their own, with a slight increase overall of 3%. Aggressive merchandising, promotion, and better circulation systems point to success. (AEF)
Descriptors: Advertising, Budgets, Library Circulation, Library Collection Development
Rorick, William C. – Library Journal, 1987
Discometrics, a field of study technically related to bibliometrics, employs statistical analysis of discographies to ascertain public demand for classical music. In addition to providing a tool for collection development, discometric surveys may have a variety of uses for educators, record company executives, music dealers, and scholars. (4…
Descriptors: Audiodisks, Bibliometrics, Classical Music, Discographies
Dick, Jeff T. – Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of laser videodiscs for library collections covers selection, finding reviews, suppliers, cost, preservation, and security. Sidebars define laserdisc terms and list several recommended titles. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Optical Disks, Public Libraries
Carrigan, Dennis P. – Library Journal, 1988
Discusses several economic concepts and principles important for librarianship--opportunity cost, resources, assets, and investment--and notes the difficulty of placing a monetary value on patron benefits. The law of diminishing marginal returns is applied to the relationships between library services and collection size, and between investment in…
Descriptors: Economics, Library Administration, Library Collection Development, Library Services
Mason, Sally – Library Journal, 1992
Provides an overview of material offered at seminars put on by the Video Education for Libraries Project. Discussion covers all aspects of collection development and video services policy including copyright considerations. The importance of independent film works for collections is emphasized. (EA)
Descriptors: Copyrights, Film Libraries, Library Collection Development, Professional Development
Gross, Margarete – Library Journal, 1993
Briefly reviews 41 books and periodicals about antiques and collectibles such as glassware, porcelain, dolls, buttons, ceramics, folk arts, furniture, jewelry, rugs, textiles, and woodenware. Books are arranged in the following topic areas: price guides; general surveys; out-of-print titles; trends; conservation and restoration; dealers; and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Hobbies, Library Collection Development
Okerson, Ann – Library Journal, 2001
Discusses results of the BYTES (Books You Teach Every Semester) project, a consortial study that investigated whether the same books were used for reserve readings at academic libraries and whether they should be made available in an electronic format. Recommends collaboration between libraries and publishers to supply material in electronic…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Consortia, Higher Education, Library Collection Development
Hook, David – Library Journal, 2002
This collection development article presents an annotated bibliography that includes materials on the rapidly changing field of robotics and how to build robots. Includes considering users' skill levels; basic electronics for beginners; combat robots; periodicals; and Web Sites. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Electronics, Library Collection Development, Library Materials
Quinn, Judy – Library Journal, 1991
Discusses vendor approval plans for library collection development and describes uses of various vendor plans by public libraries. Opening day collection services are described, vendor's book inventory databases are explained, title selection and the use of book reviews is discussed, and problems with out-of-print titles are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Databases, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection
Newlen, Robert R. – Library Journal, 1991
Traces the evolution of the Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication (CIP) program and discusses its value to libraries, including its use for cataloging, acquisitions, and collection development. Perspectives from participating publishers are given, future possibilities are discussed, and a sidebar describes problems with CIP. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Futures (of Society), Library Collection Development, Library Technical Processes
Wallace, Danny P. – Library Journal, 1987
The literature of bibliometrics suggests that the results of bibliometric studies can be of practical use in libraries by providing a scientific basis for collection management decisions. Reports on the application of these studies are virtually nonexistent and a number of reasons for this are suggested. (EM)
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Cluster Analysis, Cluster Grouping, Library Collection Development
Farber, Evan Ira – Library Journal, 1997
Although weeding can save libraries money, shelving time, and increase circulation, it can create serious political problems for college librarians. Proposes a method of compiling lists of candidate titles for weeding based on a comparison of recommended titles lists contained in three editions (1967, 1975, 1988) of Books for College Libraries.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Library Circulation
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 1997
Facing a major budget crunch, the Hawaii State Public Library System awarded a five and one half-year, $11.2 million contract to a vendor (Baker & Taylor) for collection development. Hawaii librarians argue that outsourcing sacrifices local expertise and a central part of their professional identity. Discusses the controversy from opposing…
Descriptors: Budgets, Conflict, Librarians, Library Acquisition