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Michigan Library, Lansing. – 1984
Prepared by the state librarian of Michigan, this compilation of laws is intended to help librarians, government officials, and citizens familarize themselves with the many state statues that affect the operation and development of libraries in Michigan. The document includes excerpts of laws pertaining to public libraries, school libraries,…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Laws, Library Administration, Library Networks
Bob, Murray L.; And Others – 1978
A brief overview of this survey and plan for library cooperation is provided by a summary of key recommendations based on the identification of major needs, plus interviews, statistical analysis, materials checklists, and questionnaires. Priorities are indicated by grouping these recommendations in 10 phases. The main body of the report provides…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Administration, Library Cooperation, Library Planning
Centennial State Libraries, 1999
This annual report from the Colorado State Library describes highlights of developments that took place in the past year. Discussion includes Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administration; school library media development; programs to promote library literacy and diversity; the State Publications Library; StateLINC distribution program…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Development, Library Funding, Library Materials
Weaver, Barbara – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1990
Provides an overview of the various roles of state libraries and discusses several issues of concern to all state libraries: the role of the library within state government; resources sharing; school library development; public library development; automation consulting; continuing education for library professionals; and the leadership role of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Responsibility, Library Administration, Library Automation
Texas State Library, Austin. Library Development Div. – 1997
This publication provides a compilation of Texas statutes relating to libraries and topics of interest to librarians through the 74th Legislature, 1995. In addition to laws in which the words "library,""books,""Texas State Library,""Library and Archives Commission," and "director and librarian"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, County Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education
Utah State Library, Salt Lake City. – 1999
This five-year plan for the administration of Utah's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program contains the following sections: (1) principles; (2) assumptions; (3) the current scene of Utah libraries, including public libraries, academic libraries, school library media centers, and private and research libraries; (4) establishment of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Grants
Public Administration Service, Washington, DC. – 1978
Findings and recommendations compose the two sections of this summary of A Study of the Organization and Governance of Alabama Library Systems. The findings indicate the need for a central coordinating state library agency with multi-type library concerns that could strengthen the role of other state agencies concerned with library development. In…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Organization, Charts, Cost Effectiveness
Virginia State Library, Richmond. – 1984
The 1979 Governor's Conference on Library and Information Services analyzed the needs of the library and information community and resulted in 47 resolutions intended to improve library and information services in Virginia. The long-range plan presented in this document sets forth the status of library development in the state, examines the needs…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Disabilities, Guidelines, Information Needs
Gotanda, Masae; And Others – 1982
An online circulation system--ULISYS (the Universal Library System Ltd.) manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)--is being installed in the Hawaii State Library, Kaneohe Regional Library, Kailua Community Library and Waimanalo Community/School Library. These libraries are the first users of a statewide online circulation system…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Check Lists, Flow Charts, Library Administration
McClure, Charles R., Ed.; Hernon, Peter, Ed. – 1991
The 28 essays in this collection provide an overview of research in library/information science (LIS), present a practical context of such research, and consider related issues and concerns. The essays are: (1) "The Elusive Nature of Research in LIS" (Peter Hernon); (2) "Guides to Conducting Research in Library and Information Science" (Ronald R.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Role, Higher Education
Nevada State Library and Archives, Carson City. – 1992
This document provides a framework for direction and development of libraries in Nevada. This plan is based on input solicited from hundreds of citizens statewide in preparation for the Governor's Conference on Libraries held in May 1990 and has been developed to reflect the current and best thinking of public, school, and academic librarians. The…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Interlibrary Loans, Library Administration
Iowa State Library, Des Moines. – 1991
This proceedings from the 1991 Iowa Governor's Pre-White House Conference on Library and Information Services contains a conference overview; a list of conference delegates; the conference program; national, state, and local recommendations made at the conference; and the keynote address by Nicky Stanke. The following issues were addressed in the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support