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Integrated Media Operations in an Academic Library: A Profile.
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Hardy, Carol L.; Sessions, Judith A. – Library Trends, 1985
Describes integration of media center, library, computer systems, and common distribution systems for nonprint resources at California State University-Chico. Highlights include administration; functions (acquisition, selection and collection development, production activities, circulation, reserve); formats (film, video, filmstrip, slides,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Libraries, Higher Education, Learning Resources Centers
Explanation and Prediction: Building a Unified Theory of Librarianship, Concept and Review.
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McGrath, William E. – Library Trends, 2002
Develops a comprehensive, unified, explanatory theory of librarianship by first making an analogy to the unification of the fundamental forces of nature. Topics include dependent and independent variables; publishing; acquisitions; classification and organization of knowledge; storage, preservation, and collection management; collections; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Classification, Library Acquisition, Library Circulation
A Survey of Media Facilities in Academic Libraries.
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Ahlsted, Phyllis Geraldine – Library Trends, 1985
Reports results of survey of 363 academic libraries designed to study: (1) media collections (audio formats, visual formats, audiovisual formats) and how they are arranged, accessed, and circulated; (2) staffing configurations; (3) space and funding allocations; and (4) other services offered within the media center. Questionnaire is appended. (8…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Cataloging, Higher Education