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Kar, Debal C.; Deb, Subrata; Kumar, Satish – Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting, 2003
Discusses the development of Electronic Library at TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi). Highlights include: hardware and software used; the digital library/Virtual Electronic Library; directory of Internet journals; virtual reference resources; electronic collection/Physical Electronic Library; downloaded online full-length…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Library Catalogs, Library Collections
Peer reviewedAnderson, Byron – Reference Services Review, 1990
Presents a method for building library collections in career planning and suggests current awareness resources; collection development resources; a selected core collection including general works, series on various occupations, books on specific careers, directories of employment opportunities, and guides to resume writing and interviewing;…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Career Planning, Higher Education, Library Collections
Lugo, Mark-Elliot – American Libraries, 1999
Illustrates the benefits of an aggressive library program of regularly scheduled and professionally curated art exhibitions and related events. Describes the Visual Arts Program at the Pacific Beach branch library (San Diego). A sidebar by Debra Wilcox Johnson discusses libraries' development of cultural programming for adults. (AEF)
Descriptors: Art, Branch Libraries, Exhibits, Fine Arts
Peer reviewedSawa, Maureen – Journal of School and Children's Librarianship, 2000
Discusses a Canadian public library's outreach program, whose objective was to connect with those families who were unable to access the library. Highlights include: the value of partnerships; funding and sponsorships; the visiting library for children; recruitment and training of volunteers; gift books for children; story boxes; community book…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Community Programs, Foreign Countries, Library Development
Peer reviewedGreenstein, Daniel – Library Trends, 2000
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…
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Services, Information Technology, Library Collections
Zia, Lee L.; Pearce, Linda; Prinsen, Jola G. B.; Ticer, B. V.; Peters, Dale; Pickover, Michele; Matylonek, John C.; Ottow, Carolyn; Reese, Terry – D-Lib Magazine, 2001
Topics include: digital library projects in the National Science Foundation's NSDL program; an electronic reserve platform at the University of Calgary; highlights from the sixth International Summer School on the Digital Library; the Digital Imaging Project of South Africa; a database of local information at the Oregon State University library;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Services
Direct linkJohnson, Wendell; Burke, Adam – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2003
In response to the changing educational landscape of the community college, reference librarians must adapt their service to fit the information needs of their patrons. One such update is synchronous digital reference, which applies instant messaging technology to library service. Todd Library at Waubonsee Community College (Sugar Grove, Illinois)…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Reference Services, Library Services, Synchronous Communication
Download full textLin, Steven – Educational Perspectives, 2006
After two years of construction, American Samoa Community College opened its new library on September 2, 2003. The library is located on the east side of campus and is equipped with ten computer workstations, four online public access catalogs, three copying machines, and an elevator that is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Resources, Professional Development, Library Role
Jaques, Thomas F. – 1995
This document provides the 5-year (1996-2000) library plan for public libraries in Louisiana. It identifies specific inadequacies in public library services, resources, facilities, and personnel. It identifies the people who are to be served, and reveals the geographical, sociological, economic, and educational barriers to the expanded use of…
Descriptors: Library Development, Library Planning, Library Services, Long Range Planning
American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD. – 1995
This video, produced and shot in Maine libraries, provides a tour of five different approaches to library services for babies. Highlights include: "Finger Fun for Babies" at the Portland Public Library; "Small Is Beautiful" at the Wells Library; unique outreach activities sponsored by the Casco Library and Warren Library in…
Descriptors: Infants, Library Development, Library Extension, Library Services
Colorado State Library, Denver. – 2001
This annual report highlights the activities of the Colorado State Library for 2000-2001 in the following areas: the Library Research Service; library development; school libraries and media centers; conservation/environmental education; networking and resource sharing; World Wide Web support; institutional library service; the Colorado Talking…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Budgets, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Development
Chelton, Mary K., Ed. – 2000
For every librarian who seeks to better serve the new and unique young adult market, this completely revised edition presents 30 library programs as examples of this service. By studying the examples set by award-winning initiatives around the country, librarians should be able to answer these questions for their young adult programs: What is the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Library Development, Library Planning
White, Herbert S. – 2000
This book is a collection of the author's following publications and speeches, primarily from 1995-2000: "Look at All Those Beautiful Birds Overhead!""Priorities for the Research Library Budget,""What Do We Give 'Em?""The Legacy of John Swan,""Small Public Libraries-Challenges, Opportunities, and Irrelevancies,""Lead Me Not into Temptation To Do…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Technology, Librarians
Barrett, Helle, Comp.; Brown, Gerald R., Comp. – 2002
This document reports developments in school librarianship from around the world. Reports from the following countries, regions, and organizations are included: Austria; the Australian School Library Association; the Botswana Secondary School Librarians Association; Burundi; the Association for Teacher-Librarianship in Canada; the Canadian School…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Lescure, Susan D. – 2000
The purpose of this case study was to identify the factors that led to the formation of the George J. Mitchell Elementary School Library Media Center (Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey), and to give local historical reference to the community about the library services offered. Data were collected through literature, face-to-face interviews,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Learning Resources Centers, Library Development
