Descriptor
| Library Policy | 6 |
| Library Surveys | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Library Services | 4 |
| Tables (Data) | 4 |
| Library Expenditures | 2 |
| Library Materials | 2 |
| Questionnaires | 2 |
| Access to Information | 1 |
| Agency Cooperation | 1 |
| Budgeting | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Public Libraries | 6 |
Author
| Carrigan, Dennis P. | 2 |
| Crawford, Gregory A. | 1 |
| Dowd, Frances Smardo | 1 |
| Immroth, Barbara Froling | 1 |
| Lance, Keith Curry | 1 |
| Van Fleet, Connie | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Research | 6 |
| Numerical/Quantitative Data | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Media Staff | 2 |
| Practitioners | 2 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedCarrigan, Dennis P. – Public Libraries, 1994
Discussion of private fund raising by public libraries focuses on a survey of public library directors that was conducted to obtain information about successful fund-raising strategies. Highlights include uses of money raised; identifying funding sources and prospects; examples of successful activities; and gift policies. (Contains four…
Descriptors: Fund Raising, Library Acquisition, Library Directors, Library Expenditures
Peer reviewedCrawford, Gregory A. – Public Libraries, 2000
Plots trends in the growth of Internet use. Discusses pornography on the Web, using filters, and the ALA response. Reports results of a survey of Internet availability within Pennsylvania public libraries. Findings indicate more than 90% of respondents offer access to the Internet, nearly 80% do not use filters, and 50% attempt to control access…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Policy, Internet, Library Policy
Peer reviewedImmroth, Barbara Froling; Lance, Keith Curry – Public Libraries, 1996
Based on a 1993 survey of 187 children's librarians in 14 states, this status report summarizes and discusses data representing input measures, output measures, fill rates, and special questions about the relationship between school and public libraries. It makes recommendations for improving the quantity and quality of data used to make decisions…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Librarians, Library Policy, Library Services
Peer reviewedVan Fleet, Connie – Public Libraries, 1989
Discusses the findings of a national survey of public libraries that focused on service to older adults. Areas discussed include services most frequently provided, services to the institutionalized, the impact of ageism on library policies, and the extent of cooperation with other agencies. (18 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Gerontology, Institutionalized Persons, Library Policy
Peer reviewedCarrigan, Dennis P. – Public Libraries, 1995
Narrative text and 6 tables provide information about a survey of 105 libraries on materials spending: number of questionnaires sent and returned; number and percentage of libraries with a materials spending policy; how percentages were determined; average (mean) percentage spent for materials; change in percent spent for materials in recent…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Information Technology, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures
Peer reviewedDowd, Frances Smardo – Public Libraries, 1989
Describes a survey of public libraries that addressed the presence of latchkey children in libraries, library policies regarding this population, and services that are or should be offered. In-depth interviews with 10 librarians explored ideal responses to latchkey children, advice on library services, and community services for children. (14…
Descriptors: Community Services, Day Care, Interviews, Latchkey Children
