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Battelle Memorial Inst., Columbus, OH. Columbus Labs. – 1983
Based on observations made at the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) on September 8, 9, and 10, 1982 and on documents supplied by NLS, this report compares standards published in the 1979 document entitled "Standards of Service for the Library of Congress Network of Libraries for the Blind and Physically…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Facilities, Library Networks, Library Personnel
Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1985
Minimum standards are set forth for the 12 member libraries that currently constitute the Library of Michigan/Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LM/LBPH) network to ensure that all LM/LBPH network libraries provide uniform, quality service to patrons in the service area. Introductory material includes listings of the Michigan…
Descriptors: Blindness, Library Administration, Library Collections, Library Equipment
Hamill, Harold – 1967
This descriptive analysis and evaluation of the library system serving the city of Memphis and Shelby County traces progress since 1893 and examines existing services and facilities, covering the location, design, size, services and relationships of the main libraries and branches. Library service standards of the Central Library and regional and…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Construction Programs, Facility Expansion, Library Facilities
National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped, New York, NY. – 1967
Standards and principles for library facilities, programs and equipment services for the visually handicapped are outlined. The duties of federal, state, regional and community libraries are overviewed. Large library and school library requirements are defined along with data on library materials, personnel and equipment needs. Appendices contain…
Descriptors: Blindness, Citations (References), Community Organizations, Facility Guidelines
Loveday, Anthony J.; And Others – 1981
This set of papers presented to the General Research Libraries Division, University Libraries Section, of the International Federation of Library Associations during its 47th annual conference (1981) includes: "SCONUL (Standing Conference of National and University Libraries) and British University Library Standards: Some Observations on the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Support, Library Acquisition, Library Cooperation
Download full textNelson Associates, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1968
Objectives of this survey were to: (1) examine existing library conditions, (2) develop library service standards, (3) prepare a long-range plan for library service, and (4) estimate program costs and suggest means for implementing the plan. Survey methods included interviews with library staff and trustees, school personnel, and county and…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, County Libraries, Information Needs, Information Utilization
Arizona State Dept. of Library and Archives, Phoenix. – 1975
The revised long-range plan (1976-1980) for library services in Arizona begins with an overview of the state library organization and the present library service in the state. Thereafter needs, goals, and objectives are identified, and activities are outlined in the areas of regional development, county libraries, the library extension service,…
Descriptors: Costs, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Information Services
Bard, Therese B.; Sakai, Edith N. – 1981
Factors related to the extraordinary growth and development of school libraries in the United States between 1945 and 1980 are reviewed in this report, which describes the establishment of standards for school library media centers, Knapp Foundation funding of school library projects, federal funding of school libraries, the professional…
Descriptors: Certification, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. Div. of Library Development and Services. – 1974
The master plan for development of library services in the state of Maryland provides analyses of library collections, staff, and facilities in public libraries, public schools, and academic institutions. It identifies major strengths and weaknesses and recommends a framework of systematic progress for the years 1976-1980, setting a priority on…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Financial Support, Library Collections, Library Cooperation
SCHILLER, ANITA R. – 1966
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY WERE TO DESCRIBE THE PRESENT ROLE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN MADISON AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES, TO DETERMINE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THESE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES, AND TO ASSESS THEIR LIBRARY FACILITIES IN RELATION TO LIBRARY STANDARDS. DATA FOR THIS STUDY WAS COLLECTED FROM CENSUS REPORTS, UNIVERSITY FACULTY, ANNUAL LIBRARY…
Descriptors: Community Change, Decentralization, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Environment
South Western Oklahoma Development Authority, Burns Flat. – 1975
This report takes a look at libraries, their facilities and services in the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) district. To provide additional planning data, the population of the SWODA area is analyzed in terms of age, ethnicity, employment, income, education and growth trends. The results of inventory of all existing libraries…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Employment Patterns, Financial Support, Library Collections
Jaques, Thomas F. – 1994
This document presents the five year library plan for public libraries in Louisiana. It identifies the specific inadequacies in public library services, resources, facilities, and personnel; identifies the people who are to be served; reveals the geographical, sociological, economic, and educational barriers to the expanded use of libraries; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Library Cooperation, Library Development, Library Facilities
Maryland State Board of Education, Baltimore. – 1976
The master plan for development of library services in Maryland provides direction and guidelines for state and local programs and activities to meet library and information needs of Maryland's citizens. This report describes progress made in 1975 toward meeting master plan recommendations. It reviews the programs and activities of the State…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Financial Support, Library Collections, Library Cooperation
