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Public Library Research: The State Agency Connection.
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Ptacek, William H.; Van Fleet, Connie – Public Libraries, 1990
Reports results of a survey of state library agencies' research on public library operations and services. The appendix provides information on the contact person, the title of the study, and availability of materials for the 29 agencies responding to the survey. A copy of the questionnaire is included. (13 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Library Research, Library Services, Library Surveys, Public Libraries
Finding the Real Information Need: An Evaluation of Reference Negotiation Skills.
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Ricks, Thomas; And Others – Public Libraries, 1991
Discussion of reference question negotiation by librarians focuses on a study at the Orem (Utah) Public Library that was conducted to determine how frequently the reference staff negotiated questions, how frequently negotiated questions received correct answers, and what verbal and nonverbal communication skills led to correct answers. (five…
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Services, Nonverbal Communication, Public Libraries
What Makes a Librarian Excellent? The View from Phoenix.
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Altman, Ellen; Brown, Sara – Public Libraries, 1991
Describes a plan developed by the Phoenix Public Library that involved all librarians working in branches in defining what constitutes excellence in professional performance in the areas of collection development, reference and reader's advisory services, and community interaction. Characteristics related to excellence are identified, and…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Librarian Attitudes, Librarians, Library Collection Development
Life Skills Grant Introduces Young Adults to the Rest of the Library.
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Conant, Cynthia; Weikart, Natalie – Public Libraries, 1990
Describes the components of a life skills program for young adults: a video of library scenes; informational material and coupons; library card applications; presentation of library services; an evaluation questionnaire; experience with community information resources; and library tours. A training package for other libraries and student and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Information Services, Daily Living Skills, Early Parenthood
Closed Again? The Dilemma of the Small Public Library.
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Elieson, Victoria; Dowd, Frances Smardo – Public Libraries, 1992
This study examined patron survey results and nonlibrary consumer activity in a small community to define convenient public library hours. No correlation between library and commercial enterprise activity was found, although some recommendations on library service were suggested by the data. The questionnaire is appended. (23 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Business, Correlation, Library Administration, Library Services
Some Characteristics of Mississippi Adult Library Users.
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Wittig, Glenn R. – Public Libraries, 1991
Describes results of a 1986 survey of adult public library users in Mississippi. Data are reported on occupation, age groups, sex, level of education, frequency of visits, and services used; and results are compared with the findings of surveys of public library patrons in other states. A copy of the questionnaire is included. (six references)…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Groups, Comparative Analysis, Educational Background
Should Public Libraries Program for Babies? A National Survey of Children's Coordinators.
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Dixon, Judith; Dowd, Frances Smardo – Public Libraries, 1993
Public library programing for babies under 18 months and parents/caregivers is discussed. The results of a national study investigating programs for babies, reasons why they are not offered, librarian attitudes, and funding support are presented. Recommendations for practitioners and researchers are offered, and the questionnaire is appended. (41…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Emergent Literacy, Financial Support, Infants