Factors Shaping Library Systems in the 1980's: Trends in Networking, Part I; Part II.

Smith, Mary K.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1986

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Factors Shaping Library Systems in the 1980's: Trends in Networking, Part I; Part II.

Smith, Mary K.; And Others

Public Libraries, v25 n4 p126-29 Win 1986

The Interlibrary Cooperation Committee of the Public Library Association researched the literature to study trends in library networking over the last two decades, including increased cooperation among different types of libraries and legislation supporting this trend. Changes found are reported in two articles covering technology, governance, services, and funding. (EM)

Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Financial Support, Governance, History, Interlibrary Loans, Legislation, Library Automation, Library Cooperation, Library Networks, Library Services, Policy, Shared Library Resources, Technological Advancement, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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