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Loughborough Univ. of Technology (England). Dept. of Library and Information Studies. – 1981
These four papers presented at the Polytechnic of Central London School of Management focus on the management of technical innovation in libraries as it affects decision making, library organization, non-systems staff, and interlibrary cooperation. Procedures for implementing automation in a library are outlined: a system analysis and costing of…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Innovation, Library Administration, Library Automation
Flanagan, John, Ed. – 1981
The product of a conference concerned with the role of libraries in developing countries, this set of proceedings includes opening comments from the conference; a paper on "Strategies in the Planning of Library and Information Services," by Hedwig Anuar; five papers on the general topic of "Literacy and the Library"; an address…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers, Library Role
Bookmark, 1981
In recognition of 1981 as the Year of Disabled Persons, 10 out of the 13 essays in this issue deal specifically with library service to the disabled; the remaining three discuss the Public Library Association (PLA) Planning Process, the New York State Research Library Resources Access Project, and New York State public library construction needs.…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Hearing Impairments, Information Sources, Libraries
Durrance, Joan C., Ed.; Vainstein, Rose, Ed. – 1981
This collection of papers presented at an institute on public libraries and adult services at the University of Michigan contains a tribute to Professor Rose Vainstein (retiring Margaret Mann Professor of Library Science at the University), an institute program schedule, and a set of essays and discussions on the theme of the institute. The essays…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Community Information Services
Malcolm, A. H.; And Others – 1973
Six resource centers in Scotland are described and discussed to illustrate the varieties of centers which exist, and to promote the development of a system of resource centers throughout the country. Although the precise nature and function of each of the centers varies, contributers to this project elaborate on the reasons for the creation of a…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, Facilities
Linton, Rebecca Ann – 1980
Self-administered survey questionnaires completed by 57 percent of the college faculty and a random sample comprising 10 percent of the undergraduate population provide information on who uses the College of Charleston's library materials and services, why they use them, and in what areas users are satisfied or dissatisfied with the library.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Higher Education, Information Needs
Toombs, William – 1978
A study was conducted to assess client reaction to key activities of the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) of the Free Library of Philadelphia and to identify particular patterns of client interest. A survey was developed to determine (1) clients' satisfaction with accessibility of services, quality of interaction with staff, and information…
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Career Change, Employment
Download full textLoertscher, David; And Others – 1979
This evaluation instrument, designed to be used in self evaluation or outside evaluation of intermediate or regional educational unit media services, is based on a philosophy of "best professional judgment" supported by collected evidence. Data collection techniques are flexible and results go through several independent judgments before…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Guides
Hershey, Dale R. – 1978
Librarians tend to view themselves as agents, advocates, or promoters of educational and cultural processes, and these functions are important; but rural librarians can and should play a broader role in the community, including a role in community development activities. As information specialists, librarians have access to critical resources for…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Involvement, Information Services, Librarians
Hughes, Jane Barron – 1979
One in a series of bibliographies related to rural library service, this document lists over 800 entries dealing with the specific concerns of rural, county, and small community libraries. Listed alphabetically by author under subject headings, the entries cover the period from 1930 to 1975 and are drawn from a variety of sources including…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Community Characteristics, Community Development
ELLSWORTH, RALPH F. – 1963
EXISTING SCHOOL LIBRARY PROBLEMS ARE EXPLORED TO AID IN PLANNING FOR THE KINDS OF LIBRARY FACILITIES THAT COMPRISE CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS. BASIC TO ALL PROBLEMS ARE THE ATTITUDES OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AND LIBRARIAN. THESE TWO MUST LEARN TO UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF THE LIBRARY MUTUALLY. ONE AREA OF NECESSARY AGREEMENT IS LIBRARY CONTENT. THE…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Facilities Design, Independent Study, Instructional Materials
KNAPP, PATRICIA B.; AND OTHERS – 1964
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A NEW SOCIAL STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO COORDINATE WORK OF FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND LIBRARIANS WAS EVALUATED TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO MAKE GREATER USE OF AVAILABLE LIBRARY RESOURCES AND TO RELATE SCHOOL LIBRARIES MORE CLOSELY TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. A 2-YEAR PILOT PROJECT WAS…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Instruction, College Libraries, Cooperative Planning
ENGEN, RICHARD B. – 1965
CONDUCTED BY THE OREGON STATE LIBRARY WITH DR. PRESTON P. LE BRETON FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SERVING AS THE CONSULTANT, THIS WEEK LONG INSTITUTE WAS HELD TO PREPARE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATORS FOR STATE-WIDE PLANNING FOR LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT IN OREGON. SPECIFIC GOALS OF INSTITUTE PARTICIPANTS WERE TO EXAMINE ACCEPTED MANAGEMENT AND…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Attitudes, Decision Making Skills, Evaluation Methods
HARTLEY, RUTH E. – 1966
AN INTERIM EVALUATION WAS MADE OF A DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING PROJECT FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE DISADVANTAGED. THE PROJECT OFFERED TRAINING IN MUSIC, ART, HEALTH EDUCATION, LIBRARY PROCEDURES, AND SPEECH IMPROVEMENT TO THESE TEACHERS BY MEANS OF WEEKDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUMMER INSTITUTES AND THROUGH INTERSCHOOL VISITS. DATA FOR THE…
Descriptors: Art Education, Compensatory Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Evaluation
South Carolina State Library, Columbia. – 1980
This document reports the long range planning for library construction and library service improvement in South Carolina. Prepared by the state library in accordance with federal legislative requirements, it reports goals, objectives, and implementation measures in the areas of the state library agency, public library service, institutional…
Descriptors: Construction Programs, Facility Planning, Legislation, Library Facilities
