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Re-Envisioning New York's Branch Libraries
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Giles, David; Estima, Jeanette; Francois, Noelle – Center for an Urban Future, 2014
Nearly two years ago, the Center for an Urban Future published "Branches of Opportunity," a report documenting that New York City's public libraries have become more vital than ever, and are serving more New Yorkers in more ways than ever before. This new report provides an exhaustive analysis of the libraries' capital needs and offers a…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Investment, Library Research, Facility Improvement
The Secret of Library Marketing: Make Yourself Indispensable.
Block, Marylaine – American Libraries, 2001
If libraries what influential people in their service areas to regard them as full partners in community building, libraries need to know their information needs before they do, and get the resources into their hands that will facilitate their decision-making before they realize they need it. Suggestions are provided for effective marketing of…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Resources, Community Support, Libraries
The Spirit of the Law: When ADA Compliance Means Overall Excellence in Service to Patrons with Disabilities.
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Oliver, Kent – Public Libraries, 1997
When the Johnson County Library (Shawnee Mission, Kansas) went the extra mile to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an intensive program of building modification, new equipment acquisition, staff education, and community-awareness promotion was the result. A Disabilities Awareness Month was also launched. (AEF)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Community Involvement, County Libraries
The Lone Ranger: YA Librarians Alone on the Range.
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Byczek, Jane R.; Vaillancourt, Renee J. – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1998
Presents guidelines for establishing and maintaining Young Adult services in the library. Discusses identifying the needs of young adults; developing the collection; marketing; programming; school outreach; networking; community visits and raising community awareness; popular culture; staff support and training; and professional associations and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Involvement, Costs, Guidelines
Dragon Dancers and Eastern Westerns: Serving the Asian American Community.
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1994
Describes how the Linda Vista branch of the San Diego Public Library (California) developed services for three Asian American constituencies--Vietnamese, Lao, and Hmong. Topics addressed include bilingual library assistants; getting to know the community; coalitions with business and religious leaders; special programming; and collection…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Branch Libraries, Community Involvement, Cultural Activities
Managing Public Libraries in the 21st Century.
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Woodrum, Pat, Ed. – Journal of Library Administration, 1989
The 16 articles in this issue focus on planning for future trends in public library administration. Topics discussed include leadership qualities; administrator education; collective bargaining; funding and budgeting; governance; user fees; collection management; community involvement and support; special population groups; services to educational…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Budgeting, Collective Bargaining, Community Information Services