An Investigation of Public Library Participation in Bibliographic Networks: Perceptions, Reactions, and Recommendations.

Turock, Betty J.; Turock, David L.

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Publication Date: 1987

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An Investigation of Public Library Participation in Bibliographic Networks: Perceptions, Reactions, and Recommendations.

Turock, Betty J.; Turock, David L.

Library Resources and Technical Services, v31 n1 p35-59 Jan-Mar 1987

A Public Library Association (PLA) survey compiled information on public libraries in bibliographic networks. Aspects identified and measured were perceptions of participation, reasons for non-participation, reactions to services, and suggestions for increasing participation. Recommendations are made for actions by PLA and the networks to ensure services beneficial to public libraries. (Author/EM)

Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Costs, Library Associations, Library Automation, Library Research, Library Statistics, Library Surveys, Public Libraries, Questionnaires, Statistical Analysis, Tables (Data), Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers; Tests/Questionnaires

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Audience: Media Staff; Community; Practitioners

Language: English

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