Although the growth in popularity of graphic novels among readers of all ages and the expansion of graphic novels in both public and academic libraries has been well defined in library literature, the inclusion of graphic novels in community and junior college libraries has received little attention. The purpose of this article is to begin the…

This article describes practical steps taken in the planning of an integrated information literacy instruction linked to a course assignment for community health majors at Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York. The library sessions integrated the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information…

This article describes and discusses some of the chief resources in the study of post-World War II mainstream popular music. In addition to indicating major areas of research, it can serve as a guide to collection development in the discipline.

As we look back over the last six months, we are surprised at what we have accomplished with a coordinated effort and a team attitude. The librarians who "check their egos at the door" (Sanders 2008) will find that their joint accomplishments exceed the sum of their individual efforts. The willingness to accept others' ideas (both internal and…

Modern physical facilities and an enthusiastic library faculty that provide dedicated service to students and faculty are the picture of community college libraries in the mid-1970's. (Author/AP)

This qualitative study examines current community college library practices in developmental education. Based on semistructured telephone interviews with 27 librarians across the United States, analysis of the results shows that there are librarians who proactively integrate basic library skills into developmental education and academic success…

AS THE IMAGE OF THE JUNIOR COLLEGE LIBRARY HAS CHANGED FROM THAT OF A BOOK DEPOSITORY TO THAT OF AN ACTIVE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER, THE NEED FOR STUDENT ORIENTATION TO ITS EFFECTIVE USE HAS INCREASED. PROGRAMS AT EIGHT COLLEGES ILLUSTRATE THE VARIATION IN SUCH PROGRAMS--(1) STEPHENS COLLEGE HAS FOUR INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS TO PROVIDE ORIENTATION…

Presents strategies for a successful marketing plan for community college library services. States that aggressive marketing together with quality service is the key to clientele growth and a positive public reputation. Enumerates steps in developing a clear-cut marketing plan. (CBC)

Humorous discussion of the role of a junior college reference librarian as a teacher. (JS)

FROM THE 222 RESPONSES TO THIS SURVEY ON LIBRARY STAFFING NEEDS AND ON THE PREPARATION OF LIBRARY PERSONNEL, IT WAS FOUND THAT SMALL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS HAVE THE GREATEST NEED FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF AND THAT JUNIOR COLLEGE POSITIONS ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED DESIRABLE. THE TERMS PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN, SEMI-PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN, TECHNICIAN, AND…

These standards are designed to provide a guide for library development in Iranian one and two year colleges. The institutions which they serve offer a diversity of post-high school instructional programs, some preparing students for elementary school teaching, or for a trade, some of them terminal as would be found in community and technical…

Approximately 1120 journal articles published between 1968 and 1975 are listed in this bibliography on public services in academic libraries. The major portion of the bibliography is devoted to articles, concerning college and university libraries in the areas of: (1) audiovisual materials; (2) circulation; (3) interlibrary loan; (4) microforms;…

Learning resource programs of 20 community colleges were studied to determine if differences in organization are accompanied by variations in the level of service provided. Organizational patterns for materials, catalogs, and staff were analyzed and compared with the institution's efforts to promote library services and evaluate the learning…

Reports on a survey conducted to gather information on collection size, staffing, cataloging and classification, organization of serials and audiovisual materials, circulation procedures, and special patron services at each branch library of the 28 Florida community colleges. (DMM)

TO ASSESS ADEQUACY OF EXISTING COLLECTIONS, EVALUATE CURRENT PLANNING, AND PROPOSE GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF LIBRARIES, 17 OF THE STATE'S 18 JUNIOR COLLEGES WERE SURVEYED BY QUESTIONNAIRE, AND 13 WERE VISITED BY A TEAM OF CONSULTANTS. THIRTEEN COLLEGES HAD FEWER THAN THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S MINIMUM STANDARD OF 20,000 VOLUMES. GROWTH…