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Download full textBenne, Mae – 1970
This study was limited to juvenile library collections and was focused on the policies and practices which determined or affected the quality and balance of these collections. Statistical data reflected policies rather than measurements in meeting library standards. Recommendations for the collections included: a written policy should govern…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, County Libraries, Library Collections
Reed, Mary Jane Pobst; And Others – 1974
The state of Washington studied ways to deliver library materials by mail, with patrons ordering from a Sears-type catalog of materials. Investigation techniques included a literature search, on-site observations, personal interviews, statistical analyses, mathematical modeling, and computer simulation. It was concluded that mail order book…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Library Associations, Library Collections, Library Facilities
Richards, John S.; Schenk, Gretchen Knief – 1965
The purpose of the survey was to discover how to offer the best library service to all residents in the county with the most efficient use of funds. The survey involved the following aspects: (1) legal structure, (2) fiscal structure, (3) administration, (4) standards of public library service, (5) standards of physical facilities, (6)…
Descriptors: Administration, County Libraries, Evaluation, Financial Support
Evergreen State Coll., Olympia, Washington. – 1970
The emphasis of this guideline is on determining modular figures for the three main facets of the library program: (1) acquisition of library resources, (2) technical processing of those resources and (3) services to the public using those resources. The system includes the following components: (1) A Library Resources Formula which takes into…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Guidelines
Neumiller, Marilyn – ALKI, 1997
Discusses the growth of the Spanish-speaking population served by the North Central Regional Library System (Washington) and the library's response which has included improving Spanish language collections, encouraging staff to learn Spanish, developing bilingual programs for children and families, improving publicity, and using translators. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Family Involvement, Interpreters, Library Collections
Bevis, L. Dorothy – 1968
This survey of current library resources and services in Washington is based on questionnaires; visits to public, university, college and community college libraries in the state; and statistics from state and national governmental sources. The inventories of public and academic libraries include discussions of standards applicable to the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collections
