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Peer reviewedFrantz, John C. – Library Trends, 1974
Examines the role of the federal government in relation to library services in metropolitan areas, and discusses legislative efforts to achieve library objectives. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Federal Government, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Libraries
Peer reviewedDrennan, Henry T. – Library Trends, 1970
This article is not intended to review the various sources of federal funds for public libraries but rather to urge public librarians to take a wider view of federal opportunities. Opportunities for legislation accessible to specific urban problems may be more available than they suspect. (NH)
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Legislation, Public Libraries
Peer reviewedVale, Michelle R. – Library Trends, 1971
The National Advisory Commission on Libraries (NACOL) report emphasized that the librarian of today and tomorrow must have many technical and professional skills, but above all he must have skill with people," a trait which has heightened the significance of library services to the disadvantaged. (9 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Educational Programs, Federal Programs, Librarians
Peer reviewedKovalik, Gail L. – Library Trends, 1992
Provides a history of the Captioned Films/Videos for the Deaf program and describes the kinds of films and videos available, including feature films and educational materials. Silent films are discussed; captioning processes are described; implications for librarians are discussed; and regional depository libraries for captioned films for the deaf…
Descriptors: Captions, Deafness, Federal Programs, Films
Peer reviewedDuncan, Joseph W. – Library Trends, 1982
Overview of the federal statistical system covers the central coordinating office, data access policy, "Directory of Federal Statistical Data Files," and effect of technology on data use. Source documents which aid in assessing social statistics are listed. A sample abstract from the directory and six references are appended. (EJS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Federal Government, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedDrennan, Henry T. – Library Trends, 1978
Provides statistics on numbers of institutionalized persons, federal institutions, their populations, and staff manpower, and discusses characteristics of the Federal institution library; its special programs; institutional library services at the state level funded by federal grants; self evaluations of facilities, funding, and patrons; and past…
Descriptors: Employment Statistics, Evaluation, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedMathews, Anne J.; And Others – Library Trends, 1986
Focuses on federal efforts to fight illiteracy through library programs. Projects supported by two programs are described: the Library Services and Construction Act Title I Library Services Program, and the Library Research and Demonstration Program. Current federal library literacy activities are examined and ideas for the future are discussed.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
