Considers the impact of services public libraries provide to union members, particularly access to computers, based on experiences with the SEIU (Service Employees International Union). Topics include training; resources for families; education; and Locals Online, a program that provides training and Web content to SEIU local unions. (LRW)

Considers the changing nature of academic libraries in light of new technology and offers suggestions for libraries to keep patron use and interest. Highlights include metadata and MARC formats as opposed to commercial standards; OPAC marginalization; digitization; distance education; institutional allegiance; ethics and competition; and the need…

Discusses results of four surveys sent to members of the Association of Research Libraries to investigate changes in academic library reference services due to new and rapidly evolving technologies. Highlights include digital reference options; local databases; CD-ROMs; intermediary online searching; end-user online search services; and the…

Describes the components--hardware, software and applications, CD-ROM and online reference resources, and telecommunications links--of an electronic library workstation in use at Clarkson University (Potsdam, New York). Data manipulation, a hypothetical research scenario, and recommended workstation capabilities are also discussed. (MES)

Summarizes research findings from seven dissertations that explore the benefits to students of school and public library cooperation. Highlights include characteristics of student use of public libraries versus their use of school libraries; student attitudes; socioeconomic differences in access to library services; and barriers to cooperation.…

Discussion of the integration of computing and library services focuses on the organization of information resources at the Michigan Business School. The Kresge Business Administration Library facilities and resources are described, computing services are explained, user needs and expectations are considered, and funding issues are discussed. (LRW)

This issue of "Illinois Libraries" is designed to serve as a general reference tool on services for special populations, with a focus on the blind and physically handicapped. It is organized in three sections: general articles; reports on three Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funded projects; and listings of resources to…

Describes the development by the Xerox Corporation of an international network of its information centers. Topics discussed include the role of the major research centers; the organization of and services provided by the network; and the development of network products and resources aimed at increased productivity. (eight references) (CLB)

Provides a brief survey of libraries and library services in Portugal. Topics discussed include background information on Portugal's political, economic, educational, and library history; a summary of current library services in different types of libraries; and observations on the future development of these services. (five references)…

Topics addressed by seven articles on public library service include: videotape collection development; the effects of a new main library on circulation and other performance indicators; planning for a branch library; staff development; reading achievement by elementary students; development of children's programing guidelines; and the role of the…

Reviews library development in Ethiopia since the revolution. Topics covered include the development of the National Library and academic, school, public, and special libraries; provision of library materials; technical operations; library services; library publications; library staffing and education; and library buildings. (Author/CLB)

Describes the services offered by Maggie's Place, one of the first fully automated libraries in the world. Topics covered include the online catalog; automated technical processes; dial-up access for patrons; community information databases; and online access to U.S. and international library network services. (five references) (CLB)

Provides an introduction to "From the Top: Profiles of U.S. and Canadian Corporate Libraries and Information Centers," a compilation of profiles of selected North American corporations. Areas covered in the profiles include professional profiles of library administrators, history, physical facilities, staff size, user populations,…

Describes a survey of 213 day care centers and public libraries designed to show the extent of library programs for day care children and workers and whether they are meeting audience needs. Discussion includes rate of library use, type of services offered and used, and a comparison between services offered and services requested. (15 references)…

Discusses technical advances that affect the delivery of electronic versions of world literature to libraries. Topics include the creation and dissemination of electronic text and the use of extended character codes and markup language to preserve the form and structure of printed text. (13 references) (KRN)