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Direct linkHuwe, Terence K. – Computers in Libraries, 2012
Although it is pretty easy to find colleagues who will express fatigue or frustration about the constant need for libraries to prove their value proposition, there is also an upside to the exercise of crafting a message that justifies librarians' mission. The catch is that however good their crafted message may be, they must forget about ever…
Descriptors: Evidence, Librarians, Influence of Technology, Value Judgment
Breeding, Marshall – Computers in Libraries, 2012
The core mission of libraries has always centered on making content and related services available to patrons. The form in which that content is delivered has changed continually. The most ancient libraries or archives organized clay tablets or cylinders written in cuneiform. Centuries ago, the transition from scrolls to codices must have been…
Descriptors: Library Services, Institutional Mission, Influence of Technology, Technological Advancement
Helgren, Jamie E.; Lietzau, Zeth – Computers in Libraries, 2011
In 2008, we started by pulling a sample of 483 public libraries from across the country, using 2007 public library annual report data. Because small libraries have different needs and resources than larger libraries, we stratified the sample to make comparisons by size, according to the following population groups: fewer than 10,000 served;…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Automation, Library Development, Library Research
Guevara, Senovia – Computers in Libraries, 2009
Libraries are constantly evolving and changing expectations for the user and the information environment. More than just being an authoritative source for research, expertise, and quality content in the form of books and journals, the information center is evolving into a more expansive role. With the growth of information technology awareness and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Technology, Information Sources, Librarian Attitudes
Stover, Mark – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Focuses on various issues related to the mission and function of the library Web site. Discusses purposes in academic, public, and special libraries and distinguishing the theoretical mission of the library Web site from the role, which should be one of selecting, organizing, providing access to, and preserving information sources. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Information Sources, Information Technology
Burkholder, Sue A. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes the development of a courier service in Oregon for document delivery between libraries to support coordinated collection development activities. Organization of the service by individual libraries without dependence on the Library Services and Construction Act is discussed, and costs and response time are considered. (two references)…
Descriptors: Costs, Library Automation, Library Collection Development, Library Cooperation
