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Raber, Douglas; Budd, John M. – Public Libraries, 1999
Discusses four competing public images of the public library and its relation to information technology, as identified in recent research: the traditional library, the resisting library, the adapting library, and the co-opted library. Suggests that the public perceives the management of public information as a complex problem requiring a variety…
Descriptors: Change, Library Development, Library Role, Library Services
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McCook, Kathleen de la Pena; Geist, Paula – Public Libraries, 1995
Examines how the libraries of Dade, Broward, and Collier counties have responded with user-centered services to meet the diverse needs of South Florida's Hispanic population. The services are tailored to each system's population, provide services integral to ongoing operations, establish outreach efforts, and bring library services to the people.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Hispanic Americans, Library Development, Library Extension
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Sager, Donald J. – Public Libraries, 1994
Presents viewpoints of four library professionals on the role of American libraries in the development of third world libraries. Topics discussed include the role of libraries in democracies; financial and human resource needs; the role of library associations; and staff exchange programs, including the American Library Association's Library…
Descriptors: Democracy, Developing Nations, Exchange Programs, Financial Needs
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Craumer, Patricia – Public Libraries, 1995
Examines implications of new technology for libraries. Discusses ways libraries interface with new home and business information services and information formats. Highlights include CD-ROMs, the Internet, library networks, technological development, electronic image delivery, costs and funding, and equipment. (AEF)
Descriptors: Costs, Delivery Systems, Electronic Text, Information Technology