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Weisenberg, Charles M. – American Libraries, 1970
ALA could move forward by becoming an association of libraries in fact as well as in spirit. (Author)
Descriptors: Librarians, Libraries, Library Associations, Library Services
De Prospo, Ernest R.; Altman, Ellen – Library Journal, 1973
An argument is presented in favor of finding new methods of measuring-evaluating-library performance. (3 references) (SM)
Descriptors: Administration, Evaluative Thinking, Libraries, Library Planning
Download full textMCCROSSAN, JOHN; AND OTHERS – 1968
THIS STUDY, UNDERTAKEN FOR THE OHIO STATE LIBRARY, PROVIDES IN PART I A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF BLIND, PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PEOPLE IN OHIO AND A SURVEY OF THE LIBRARY SERVICES PRESENTLY AVAILABLE TO THEM. PART II, WRITTEN BY RAYNARD SWANK, GIVES LONG RANGE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROVIDING THE…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Cooperation, Library Facilities, Library Services
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1993
This document is a compilation of state laws relating to Michigan libraries, intended as a tool for library managers and as an expression of continued commitment to strengthening library services throughout the state. It reprints legislation directly related to libraries of all levels, including: library networks; regional libraries: district…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Legal Responsibility, Libraries, Library Services
National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, Boulder, CO. – 1979
Developed on the premise that all types of libraries have a common set of functions, purposes, and resources which outweigh their differences in setting, size, and organizational goals, this preliminary edition is intended to (1) provide an informed basis for library management and planning, (2) facilitate communications among libraries, and (3)…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Classification, Data Collection, Information Dissemination
White, Ruth W., Ed. – 1971
A project team was commissioned to gather information which could be used by the Reference Standards Committee of the American Library Association in their development of standards for library reference services. The metropolitan Atlanta area was selected because it includes in an accessible geographical area the entire range of types of…
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Services, Library Standards, Library Surveys
Peer reviewedLucas, Linda – RQ, 1979
Reviews the current dynamic nature of library service to the disabled and institutionalized, emphasizing that the concept underlying the provision of special materials, facilities, and programs for such persons is not essentially different from that which underlies service to other adults: the librarian's role is to serve as intermediary between…
Descriptors: Adults, Bibliographies, Information Needs, Institutionalized Persons
GRIFFITH, ALICE B. – 1967
THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ASSIST LIBRARIANS IN ESTABLISHING NEW COLLEGE LIBRARIES AND IN IMPROVING LIBRARY FACILITIES, RESOURCES, PROCEDURES, AND SERVICES IN EXISTING JUNIOR COLLEGES. IT IS INTENDED PRIMARILY FOR COLLEGES WITH PROJECTED ENROLLMENTS OF AT LEAST 1,000 STUDENTS AND AT LEAST 20,000 VOLUMES. LISTINGS ARE ARRANGED UNDER 12…
Descriptors: Administration, Bibliographies, Learning Resources Centers, Libraries
Blasingame, Ralph; Ridinger, Thornton J. – 1966
The scope of this study included (1) reviewing the present plan for regional library development; (2) analyzing statutes affecting library organization and financing; (3) conducting a survey of the library collections, staff, and physical facilities presently existing; (4) compiling data on educational, social, and economic conditions in West…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Intellectual Property, Librarians, Libraries
Doyle, Daniel – 1970
The concept of total planning as applied in this presentation refers to planning as a part of library organization. It is felt that greater care should be taken at top-level planning to ensure that some proportion of the income and credit available is allocated to various services to allow departmental planning to be carried out effectively. This…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Librarians, Libraries
Peer reviewedHarter, Stephen P.; Fields, Mary Alice S. – RQ, 1978
Examines two traditional approaches to the measurement of library service--the gathering of circulation and reference statistics--and relates them in a statistical model in an attempt to define real standards against which a library's activity can be compared. Graphs comparing reference and circulation statistics are included. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Evaluation Methods, Graphs, Libraries
Trezza, Alphonse F., Ed.; Beasley, James, Ed. – 1967
Attended by representatives of American Library Association (ALA) divisions and committees, other national library associations, state library agencies, library schools, and all types of libraries, this conference was held to discuss: (1) the program of the National Center for Educational Statistics (USOE) as it pertains to libraries; (2) the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Conference Reports, Data Collection, Legislation
Salton, Gerard – Libr J, 1970
The first order of business must not be the indtroduction of new equipment and methodology but rather a re-evaluation of the aims and standards of the library in the modern world. (Author)
Descriptors: Development, Information Centers, Information Networks, Libraries
JOHNSON, BYRON LAMAR – 1966
A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCE IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNIQUES RELEVANT TO THE JUNIOR COLLEGE LIBRARY IS REPORTED IN THIS COLLECTION. THE UNIQUE LIBRARY FUNCTION IN THIS ENVIRONMENT IS EXPLORED FROM SEVERAL DIMENSIONS, ALTHOUGH THE FOCUS ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE LIBRARY TO INSTRUCTION IS BASIC TO THE REPORTS. THE CONCEPT OF "LIBRARIES IN…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Educational Resources, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians
COHRSSEN, B.A.; WESSEL, C.J. – 1967
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES THE FINDINGS OF A SEARCH IN THE LIBRARY AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES LITERATURE TO DETERMINE THE STANDARDS AND METHODS OF EVALUATING THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND OPERATIONS. A MATRIX IS USED TO SHOW WHICH MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, EITHER ANALYTICAL OR OPERATING, MAY BE APPLICABLE FOR EVALUATING THE…
Descriptors: Administration, Costs, Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
