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Woodward, Robert C. – 1999
Over time, the Regional Library Systems Act has succeeded in its aim to widen and improve access to library services for all Maine residents. Today, students in the smallest high schools and users of the most remote public libraries can plug into the resources of the largest public libraries in the state and draw on the services of their…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Interlibrary Loans, Legislation, Library Development
McNicol, Annette – 1999
This paper describes experiences in re-engineering and re-designing Technical Services of the library at the Nathan campus of Griffith University in Brisbane, Queensland (Australia). The goal of the project, which was overseen by an outside consultant, was to have a 50% improvement in productivity (which would mean that 50% of the staff currently…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Institutional Advancement
Poland, Jean – 2000
In a university environment, the library can benefit from interest in the digital future on the part of other concerned groups. Computer science departments are natural partners in the development of digital libraries. Professional societies, for-profit companies, and foundations are also potential sources of support. Cornell University Library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education
Shanhong, Tang – 2000
This paper begins with a section that describes characteristics of knowledge management in libraries, including: human resource management is the core of knowledge management in libraries; the objective of knowledge management in libraries is to promote knowledge innovation; and information technology is a tool for knowledge management in…
Descriptors: Human Resources, Information Management, Information Technology, Library Administration

Breeding, Michael – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Focuses on designing a library network to maximize security. Discusses UNIX and file servers; connectivity to campus, corporate networks and the Internet; separation of staff from public servers; controlling traffic; the threat of network sniffers; hubs that eliminate eavesdropping; dividing the network into subnets; Switched Ethernet;…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer System Design, Internet
Pocock, Helen – Cataloguing Australia, 1997
Discusses the growth, survival and future of library classification schemes. Concludes that to survive, a scheme must constantly update its policies, and readily adapt itself to accommodate growing disciplines and changing terminology. (AEF)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Futures (of Society), Information Policy

Korn, Susan – Third World Libraries, 1996
Reviews 18 articles on Israeli libraries published between 1978 and 1995. Highlights concerns about the lack of a clear national role for the Jewish National and University Library, the slowness of libraries to adopt MARC standards, a weak national policy on public libraries, slow development of school libraries, and the limited professional…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Development, Library Education, Library Role
Berry, John – Library Journal, 1997
Profiles Dorothy M. Schirtzinger, library director at the Lee County Library System (LCLS) in Fort Myers, Florida. Discusses her education and early jobs; mentors; the educational mission of the library; increases and developments in staff, branches, budget, and in-library and outreach programs; automation; federal funding; and future plans. (AEF)
Descriptors: Library Automation, Library Development, Library Directors, Library Funding
American Libraries, 1997
Renovation and construction projects in 18 public and academic libraries across the United States are showcased, with 23 photographs illustrating library interiors and exteriors. Discussion centers on architecture, costs, technology infrastructure and equipment, preservation of old facilities, furniture, and library functions. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Facility Improvement, Furniture
Lau, Debra – School Library Journal, 2002
Describes school library reform efforts in New York City's elementary public schools initiated by a private foundation to help improve education and fight poverty. Topics include funding; successful public and private collaboration; librarian training; and research to determine the role and influence of libraries. (LRW)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Library Development

Buckland, Michael K. – Library Trends, 2003
Five Grand Challenges are proposed for library research: (1) Library service: Could library services be made more meaningful? (2) Library theory: Who knew what when? (3) Library design: Have digital libraries been designed backwards? (4) Library values: How neutral can libraries be? (5) Library communities: How do communities differ? (AEF)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Library Development
Patterson, Lotsee – Rural Libraries, 1995
Presents a historical overview of the creation of Native American tribal libraries. Describes the current status of libraries on reservations today and outlines four major problems tribes have in trying to sustain library services on their reservations. Summarizes identified information needs of Native Americans and examines the future of Native…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, Futures (of Society), Information Needs, Library Development

Dick, Archie L. – Library Quarterly, 1995
When library education was institutionalized at universities, it pursued a social scientific path of disciplinary growth; objectivity and neutrality became ideals of library education. A different conception of social science provides the basis for recent challenges to the library and information science profession's traditional perception of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Higher Education, Information Science, Library Development

Graham, Peter S. – College & Research Libraries, 1995
To meet user needs, the founders of a digital research library (DRL) must establish the repository of electronic scholarly materials and implement tools to use it; organizational, fiscal, and institutional commitments must be made. The establishment of DRLs is directly related to the changes taking place in the library profession. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Change, Electronic Text, Library Development, Library Funding

Hein, Morten – Information Services and Use, 1992
Discusses cooperative library development in Europe and the concept of national library policies as the result of library programs in the European Community. Topics addressed include library trends; international standards; information technology; differences in library services throughout Europe; lending and rental rights; and data protection for…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, International Programs