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Consider the Handicapped
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Volin, Larry K. – Special Libraries, 1972
The functions of The President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped are described. Suggestions of ways in which special libraries can help to further the Committee's efforts are explained. (Author)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Employment, Information Sources, Job Training
The Acquisition of Free Cartographic Materials: Request and Exchange.
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Tiberio, Barbara – Special Libraries, 1979
Reduced library budgets increase the importance of free cartographic material for map collection development. The author discusses sources of free materials, such as government agencies, foreign embassies, and chambers of commerce, and explores the development of an exchange program of duplicates. (Author)
Descriptors: Essays, Information Sources, Libraries, Library Acquisition
Municipal Publications; Their Collection and Use in Reference Service
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Hernon, Peter – Special Libraries, 1973
Most municipalities do not have bibliographic control and checklists of their publications. Because of the complexity of the subject, and major obstacles in locating materials of interest to their clientele, reference librarians need to understand the benefits of documents and locate sources for them. (10 references) (Author/DH)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Government Publications, Information Sources, Libraries
Suggested Improvements in Art Bibliography
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Kaplan, Robin – Special Libraries, 1973
The results of a questionnaire to determine art scholars' needs isolates areas in art bibliography and art librarianship that seem to be deficient. Specific bibliographic tools and an evaluation of art librarians are discussed. (12 references) (Author/DH)
Descriptors: Art, Bibliographies, Cataloging, Indexes
Information Resources in Mental Retardation: An Overview
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Weber, Sandra J. – Special Libraries, 1978
Proposals are made for a goal oriented approach to coordinate bibliographic control in the multidisciplinary field of mental retardation, establish networks of information service, and provide consultants for setting up services in various institutions and locales. A review of existing efforts for bibliographic control, classification, and library…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Services, Information Sources, Library Services
Personal Information Systems
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Burton, Hilary D. – Special Libraries, 1973
The effects of personal systems on formal library and secondary information services use are analyzed. Conclusions are that personal information systems are not personalized libraries;'' formal library services should concentrate on developing complimentary programs. (9 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Information Services, Information Sources, Information Systems
The Special Librarian and the Resource-Full Community
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Peck, Theodore P. – Special Libraries, 1972
Experience in Minnesota with an experimental university-based technical information program has revealed the extent of the needs of small industrial libraries and has demonstrated how assistance practically applied contributes to growth of new and small firms. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Organizations, Community Resources, Corporate Libraries, Industry
Great Expectations: Satisfying Today's Patrons.
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Paster, Amy; Osif, Bonnie – Special Libraries, 1992
Discussion of the scope of electronic information resources available to libraries includes examples of several new sources. Solutions to increasing patron demand for materials are considered, including interlibrary loan, for-profit companies and agencies, and services that allow patrons to request materials directly. Issues of staff training,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Higher Education