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Peer reviewedMcClure, Charles R. – Public Libraries, 1993
Coauthor of two widely cited manuals on public library planning and evaluation says continued reliance on the works may be detrimental and suggests five additional areas to include in a revised planning manual: future visioning; locally developed service roles; planning for technology; managing evaluation data; and community needs assessment.…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Guides, Information Management, Information Technology
Peer reviewedRoatch, Mary A. – Public Libraries, 1992
Describes tools that enable people with disabilities to access print information, including optical character recognition, synthetic voice output, other input devices, Braille access devices, large print displays, television and video, TDD (Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf), and Telebraille. Use of technology by libraries to meet mandates…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Braille, Disabilities
Peer reviewedCraumer, 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
Peer reviewedSternin, Erica B. – Public Libraries, 1998
Examines the impact of Libraries Online!, a Microsoft grant to provide technology to low-income populations, at High Point Library (Seattle, Washington). Discusses race relations among users, children helping children, computer lab programs for children, developing an Internet Use Policy, homework and reference services, and staff training and…
Descriptors: Children, Grants, Homework, Information Technology
Peer reviewedSager, Don – Public Libraries, 1997
The librarians and directors contributing to this article review current trends in censorship, and describe strategies, policies, and practices they would recommend. Discussion includes selection policies, educating the public, new technologies and materials, and the Internet. All agree on the library's responsibility of preserving intellectual…
Descriptors: Censorship, Information Policy, Information Technology, Intellectual Freedom
Peer reviewedScally, Patricia H. – Public Libraries, 1999
Describes the results of a survey of public libraries that was conducted to identify digital technology projects. Highlights include kinds of collections being digitized (primarily photographs); costs; hardware and software used; experience levels of personnel; reasons for digitizing, including providing access to fragile materials; and technology…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Costs
