Urban main libraries must provide services and collections for very diverse users. (25 references) (SJ)

The development of film services and use in the public library is described from its beginning in 1910 to the present. The rationale presented is based on examination of certain keys periods in this development and takes into consideration both library practice and its theoretical basis. (MBR)

Presents results of a survey of 83 libraries in the United States and Canada which provide services to Native Americans. The questionnaire used contained five major sections: general information, facilities, personnel, collection, and services. (FM)

Describes sources of information at the New York State Library that pertain to hearing impairment. Topics addressed include New York State's role in the development of deaf education; background on the state library; and library services aimed at special populations. A selected bibliography of 45 relevant items in the library collection is…

Provides an overview of Canadian public library services to ethnic groups, including historical background, programs of the Toronto Public Library, the Multilingual Biblioservice (MBS) of the National Library of Canada, local holdings, and local acquisition programs. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

From a survey of 120 public libraries, current collecting patterns for materials relating to music and art are described. (PF)

Reports on a survey conducted among 72 American public libraries to gather data on foreign language collections, special services to members of ethnic communities, and special projects directed to those communities. Six references are cited. (FM)

This article derives from a review of key challenges confronted by libraries that are actively investing in online collections and services. Conducted in the first instance to help refine programmatic goals of the Digital Library Federation (DLF), it took account of digital library developments, successes, needs, and challenges perceived by…

Comments on the status of art and music collections in large public libraries where they are administered as a department. (Author/PF)

Surveys Australian public library services to ethnic groups, including library-based activities, community information services, libraries of ethnic communities, and service to aborigines. More than 50 references are cited. (FM)

Analyzes major factors which have had an impact on library services to college undergraduates: student body, collections, teaching methods and philosophies, cooperative programs, hours of service, user services, library instruction, and special library units. (LS)

Discussion of the organization of the University of British Columbia Data Library jointly operated by the University Library and Computing Center covers historical development, collections policy, composition of the collection, technical services, user services, and current issues. Six references are cited. (EJS)

Addresses importance of online databases as part of library reference collection and focuses on bibliographic databases (ready reference, print versus online migration, bibliographic utilities); selection/evaluation of online databases (vendor selection, individual databases); full-text databases; numeric databases; end-user searching; and use of…

Focuses on library economic metrics, and presents a conceptual framework for library economic metrics including service input and output, performance, usage, effectiveness, outcomes, impact, and cost and benefit comparisons. Gives examples of these measures for comparison of library electronic and print collections and collection services.…

Presents guidelines and a self-assessment questionnaire that were developed by the New York Library Association for libraries serving users with hearing impairments. Areas covered by the documents include policy statements, materials, services, programing, cooperation with other agencies, facilities, and staff development. (LRW)