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Richmond, Elizabeth – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1988
Reviews the recent American Library Association publication, "Planning and Role Setting for Public Libraries: A Manual of Options and Procedures," noting omissions in its approach. Several reasons for including the larger library community in the planning process are discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: Guides, Library Administration, Library Cooperation, Library Planning
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
Durrance, Joan; Van Fleet, Connie – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1992
Reports on a study of changing trends in public libraries. Interviews with public library leaders identified five areas of changing emphasis: information technology, community needs, strategic planning, public relations and marketing, and funding. (seven references) (EA)
Descriptors: Community Needs, Financial Support, Information Technology, Interviews
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
Robbins, Wendy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Narration of author's visit to the libraries of Florence, Italy, focuses on city, provincial, and national libraries, including the Laurentian Library, Biblioteca Communale Centrale (city), Biblioteca Marucelliana (regional), and Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale (national). Conversations with the directors of each library are highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Archives, Depository Libraries, Foreign Countries, Librarians
Curzon, Susan – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1979
Discusses the eight most essential administrative maneuvers that California librarians learned in the wake of the tax cut mandated by Proposition 13. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Administrative Policy, Job Layoff, Library Administration
Cameron, Dee Birch – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1982
Presents results of survey of public and academic libraries (88 responses) designed to discover how employee grievances are handled and what procedures exist to protect the grievant. Five questions asked concerning how and for whom procedures are written and how procedures work are noted and discussed. Three sources are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Employer Employee Relationship, Grievance Procedures, Higher Education
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
Kreamer, Jean Thibodeaux – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Considers the role of public library trustees in censorship challenges. Topics addressed include the need for clear library policies concerning censorship; informing trustees about First Amendment rights, challenges regarding problem patrons and age restrictions, the trustee as citizen as well as board member, and the board's need for appropriate…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Censorship, Citizen Role, Governing Boards
Sanders, Roy – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1989
Summarizes the topics covered at a seminar for rural librarians in Australia that focused on practical solutions to the problems inherent in being physically and professionally isolated. Areas discussed included education and training, communication and networking, and library management and services. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Library Administration, Library Cooperation
Phenix, Katharine – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1991
Describes results of a telephone survey of public libraries in Colorado that was conducted to assess both the attitudes and the needs of microcomputer users. Topics discussed include staff use of microcomputers; public access microcomputers; user fees; and types of hardware and software used, and types desired. (LRW)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Computer Software, Library Administration, Library Automation
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
Kinsey, Sally; Honig-Bear, Sharon – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1994
Discussion of joint-use, or cooperative, libraries focuses on a partnership between public and school libraries in Nevada. Highlights include benefits in enhanced services, user needs, location of facilities, administration and planning, financial issues, facility maintenance, remodelling, and signage. (LRW)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Facility Improvement, Library Administration, Library Cooperation
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