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Watstein, Sarah Barbara – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
This second part of an article on sexual harassment and libraries features stories of library workers who have suffered sexual harassment. Highlights include problems from men and women; homosexuality issues; harassment from supervisors, employees being supervised, co-workers, and patrons; and the involvement of Equal Employment Opportunity…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Library Administration, Library Personnel, Problems
Warner, Alice Sizer – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of six types of budgets commonly used by many different kinds of libraries. The budget types covered are lump-sum; formula; line or line-item; program; performance or function; and zero-based. Accompanying figures demonstrate the differences between four of the budget types. (three references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Budgets, Evaluation, Funding Formulas
Biggs, Mary; Kramer, Glenna – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discusses the role of the public library trustees and considers characteristics that are important for successful library boards, including diversity, active participation, knowledge of laws that authorize creation of public libraries and describe the terms and duties of board members, selection and support of a good library director, and…
Descriptors: Governing Boards, Laws, Library Administration, Library Directors
Model, F. Peter – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
This description of the rehabilitation of the New York Public Library (NYPL) facility highlights an 18-week citywide program on contemporary censorship, including the main exhibit in NYPL's Gottesman Exhibition Hall; financial support and the library budget; and the leadership of Vartan Gregorian, president of NYPL since 1981. (EJS)
Descriptors: Administrators, Budgets, Censorship, Exhibits
Burich, Nancy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1980
Describes the development and operation of the University of Kansas Regents Center Library, which serves nontraditional students within a three county area. Sections cover establishing the library; policy and procedures; staff, collections and acquisitions; reciprocal and liaison services; the library today; and management techniques. (JD)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Acquisition, Library Administration, Library Collections
Lange, Pamela; Saxon, Gerald – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
A brief history of the Dallas Public Library, which first opened in 1901, highlights new central library facilities erected in 1955 and 1982; the development of branch libraries; leadership of directors Rosa Leeper, Cleora Clanton, Jim Meeks, and Lillian Bradshaw; and library programs, publications, and community outreach efforts. (EJS)
Descriptors: Administrators, Branch Libraries, History, Library Administration
Newman, Donald – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1980
A computer system which has the ability to transfer information directly from OCLC to the in-house computer was developed for use in the acquisition and processing of library materials for the Claremont College (California) libraries. Extensions of the system including automated circulation and conversion to online catalogs are being considered.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Computers, Library Acquisition
Kreamer, Jean – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Discussion of format changes in libraries focuses on managing change and phasing out older formats. Standardization is addressed, and five considerations regarding format shifts are examined: aesthetics, audience, compatibility, costs, and copyright. (MES)
Descriptors: Change, Change Strategies, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Deitch, Joseph – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1984
Portrays viewpoints and duties of Judith Krug, director of American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and executive director of Freedom to Read Foundation. How libraries can enlist OIF aid, what OIF can do, censorship in school and public libraries, and effects of Reagan administration on censorship are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Administrators, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Regulation
Welzel, Karen – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Describes programs and services offered by the 20-branch Columbus and Franklin County Public Library System, highlighting budgetary considerations, library administration, effect of technological advancements (i.e., circulation of videotape recorders, automated circulation system), innovative library programs, and contributions made by library…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Innovation, Library Administration
Billings, Harold – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discussion of preservation of and access to information and knowledge focuses on selection decisions that libraries make. Topics addressed include a decrease in funding; collection development; preservation processes, including reformatting into digital data; private collections; unpurchased current publications; new electronic technologies;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Decision Making, Information Technology, Library Administration
Traister, Daniel – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discusses alternatives for dealing with insider theft of rare library materials, including publicizing losses and prosecuting. An example of insider theft is detailed. Ideas for preventing theft, including hiring practices and restricting access to materials, are considered. Suggestions for thinking through procedures to deal with the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Court Litigation, Higher Education, Library Administration
Weaver, Barbara; Burger, Leslie – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Discussion of the need for management training for librarians focuses on the New Jersey Library Leadership Institute, which was developed to provide such training for early career professional librarians working in New Jersey. Skills training, a mentoring component, and a practicum are described; and evaluation results are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Planning, Evaluation Methods, Institutes (Training Programs)
Mark, Linda – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Summarizes the 1992 Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference. Topics discussed include emphasizing internationalism; competing in a global economy; the competitive importance of information; downsizing because of financial constraints; Internet and NREN (National Research and Education Network); recruitment; ethics; standards; and the…
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Competition, Computer Networks, Conferences
Weaver, Barbara – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Provides an overview of the various roles of state libraries and discusses several issues of concern to all state libraries: the role of the library within state government; resources sharing; school library development; public library development; automation consulting; continuing education for library professionals; and the leadership role of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Responsibility, Library Administration, Library Automation
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