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Pearl, Nancy – Library Journal, 1996
From 1963 to 1996, Director Charlie Robinson and Deputy Director Jean-Barry Molz led the Baltimore County Public Library, a system known for customer orientation, a philosophy of collection development heavily emphasizing best sellers, centralized materials selection, interchangeable adult and children's staff, and service fees. Upon retirement,…
Descriptors: Fees, Interviews, Librarians, Library Administrators
Peer reviewedPayson, Evelyn – College & Research Libraries, 1995
This study discusses the costs and benefits of vertical files and analyzes the results of a survey sent to 171 academic libraries that investigated vertical file practices. Topics include usefulness and user satisfaction; processing problems; access to vertical file material; and future possibilities. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness
