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Direct linkBerry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2009
When flood came to Cedar Rapids city, the Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL), IA, lost 160,000 items including large parts of its adult and youth collections, magazines, newspapers, reference materials, CDs, and DVDs. Most of its public access computers were destroyed as was its computer lab and microfilm equipment. The automatic circulation and…
Descriptors: Microforms, Public Libraries, Information Sources, Reference Materials
Farrell, Beth – Library Journal, 2010
First offered to public libraries in 2004, downloadable audiobooks have grown by leaps and bounds. According to the Audio Publishers Association, their sales today account for 21% of the spoken-word audio market. It hasn't been easy, however. WMA. DRM. MP3. AAC. File extensions small on letters but very big on consequences for librarians,…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Usability, Audio Books
Slone, Debra J. – Library Journal, 2008
Public libraries were indispensable resources for newcomers during the height of European immigration to the United States. They were havens for the poor and jobless during the Great Depression and bridges between rural and urban communities during times of major demographic change. An increase in the Spanish-speaking population has inspired…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Internet, Fuels, Voting
Donohue, Joseph C. – Library Journal, 1972
The Public Information Center Project started with four tasks in mind: (1) identify information needs, (2) inventory information sources and services, (3) define the library's role in connection with these needs, and (4) help the library serve the needs identified. (4 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Community Services, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Gunde, Michael – Library Journal, 1992
Guidance for libraries in implementing the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is provided in question and answer format. Topics covered include library services and materials, employment issues, and parking requirements. (LAE)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Guidelines
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 1997
Presents results of a study on user needs, sources used, and search successes. Illustrates that despite increasing competition from other information sources available to the public--such as consumer media and the Internet--libraries are still a primary source of information and education for the American public. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Educational Resources, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
Hofacket, Jean – Library Journal, 1993
Offers collection development suggestions for public libraries interested in materials on AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Sources of AIDS information are discussed; censorship issues are addressed; formats are considered; and an annotated list of 38 relevant titles in a variety of formats is…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Annotated Bibliographies, Censorship, Information Sources
