Offers descriptions of reading programs created for the elderly in community centers and retirement and nursing homes. (HOD)

Discusses the 10 questions most frequently asked concerning the installation of public library online services. Equipment considerations (choice of equipment, maintenance arrangements, baud rate), choice of databases and vendors, budgets, fees, training, elimination of printed tools, and promotion of the service are covered. (EJS)

The Canadian National Library collects and preserves the serial publications, mostly newspapers, of Canadian cultural communities. Its Multilingual Biblioservice provides books in their own language to Canada's minority language groups. (PF)

The academic librarian in the period since 1876 has consistently promoted greater access to informational materials. Several periods represent an approximate emphasis in chronological sequence; these are: (1) accumulation of materials, (2) organization of resources, (3) personal assistance to readers, (4) organization patterns, and (5) physical…

This handbook provides FY (fiscal year) 2002 guidelines developed by the Library of Michigan for applying for LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) funding. The first section provides an overview of the LSTA program. The second section gives the grant timeline for FY 2002. The third section outlines general application guidelines for all…

This handbook provides FY (fiscal year) 2002 guidelines developed by the Library of Michigan for administering LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grants. The first section provides an overview of the LSTA program. The second section gives the grant timeline for FY 2002. The third section describes the award process, including award…

This handbook provides FY (fiscal year) 2000 guidelines developed by the Library of Michigan for applying for LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) subgrant funding. The handbook includes the following sections: (1) overview of the LSTA subgrant program; (2) general application guidelines for all funding areas; (3) required elements of the…

This handbook provides FY (fiscal year) 2001 guidelines developed by the Library of Michigan for applying for LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) subgrant funding. The handbook includes the following sections: (1) overview of the LSTA subgrant program; (2) general application guidelines for all funding areas; (3) budget category definitions…

In order for a library to serve a special group, simply adding a couple of books and videos is not good enough. There needs to be comprehensive research done about the group so the library's collection and services are at the best quality. The Filipino community is the second largest Asian group in the San Francisco Bay Area; yet nothing has been…

This bimonthly newsletter offers a forum for discussion of research library issues and actions. Regular features include: Current Issues; Office of Scientific and Academic Publishing; Federal Relations; Coalition for Networked Information; Office of Management Services; ARL Activities; and ARL Calendar. Newsletter highlights include the following…

Many people are investing these days, but many librarians, especially non-business librarians, are uncomfortable helping patrons with questions on the subject. This reference guide gives librarians the knowledge and confidence to assist patrons in identifying the correct information in a critical but little understood investment area--the bond…

This directory lists the names of volunteer groups and individuals who transcribe and record books and other reading materials under the Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program. The listing is alphabetical by state. Each entry is assigned an index number and specifies such services as braille…

This paper presents a public library perspective on lifelong learning. The first section discusses the lifelong learning challenge, including the aims of the Australian National Marketing Strategy for Skills and Lifelong Learning, and findings of a national survey related to the value of and barriers to learning. The second section addresses the…

This document reports results of a study of Utah's public libraries that included four specific tasks: (1) analysis of demographic data, library use patterns, and projected demand for the next 10 years; (2) a statewide public opinion survey to determine the level of knowledge of and support for Utah's libraries; (3) facilities review, assessment…

This document is the library intern orientation packet for Pfau Library at California State University, San Bernardino. The packet contains the following: (1) a checklist for training; (2) a list of duties for reference services; (3) a list of "things to know" that includes library and employee rules; (4) frequently asked reference…