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Peer reviewedFout, Deborah J. – Public Libraries, 1999
A first-time project manager on a $4 million library addition and renovation project by the Homewood (Alabama) Public Library shares her experiences. Sidebars provide tips for new library project managers; description of construction administration documents; effective phrases to use with the contractor; and the top 10 lies told to a library…
Descriptors: Buildings, Guidelines, Librarians, Library Administration
Peer reviewedSager, Don, Ed. – Public Libraries, 2000
Four contributing authors discuss perspectives on current trends in library interior design. Articles include: "Trends in Library Furnishings: A Manufacturer's Perspective" (Andrea Johnson); "Libraries, Architecture, and Light: The Architect's Perspective" (Rick McCarthy); "The Library Administrator's Perspective" (Chadwick Raymond); and "The…
Descriptors: Design Preferences, Design Requirements, Interior Design, Libraries
Peer reviewedDoyle, Patricia C. – Public Libraries, 1997
Argues that obstacles exist in the Public Library Association (PLA) planning process that can be resolved by developing relationships between materials in the collection and PLA roles. Proposes changes to help reduce conflict in the PLA planning process and discusses process obstacles, relationships as the key providing better service, and…
Descriptors: Change, Community Relations, Conflict Resolution, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedBarrish, Alan; Carrigan, Dennis – Public Libraries, 1991
Discussion of the need for strategic planning in public libraries highlights a case study of a small resort town library, the Crawford Memorial Library, in Monticello, New York. Deciding on specific library roles and planning their implementation are described, and the importance of environment and competition in strategic planning is explained.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Competition, Environment, Library Administration
Peer reviewedWelch, Alicia J.; Donohue, Christine N. – Public Libraries, 1994
Twelve community telephone surveys administered to the residents of 34 Connecticut towns measured their knowledge, attitudes, and use related to public library services. Results suggested needed improvements in collection development, the importance of location, and residents' willingness to pay more per year for library services. (SLW)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Geographic Location, Library Collection Development, Library Extension
