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Ahlsted, Phyllis Geraldine – Library Trends, 1985
Reports results of survey of 363 academic libraries designed to study: (1) media collections (audio formats, visual formats, audiovisual formats) and how they are arranged, accessed, and circulated; (2) staffing configurations; (3) space and funding allocations; and (4) other services offered within the media center. Questionnaire is appended. (8…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Cataloging, Higher Education
Jackson, Mary E., Comp.; Croneis, Karen, Comp. – 1994
This document summarizes the results of a 1994 survey regarding the use of document suppliers by 90 ARL (Association of Research Libraries) members. A document supplier was defined as "a company or service that supplies documents for a fee." Document suppliers are increasingly used by research libraries as cost-effective solutions to the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans
Loertscher, David V.; And Others – School Library Media Quarterly, 1987
Reports the results of a survey which examined the status of library media centers in public schools given exemplary status by the U.S. Department of Education and makes recommendations in the areas of staffing, the role of the library, and funding which would have a significant impact on elementary education. (CLB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Education, Financial Support, Institutional Characteristics
Moran, Barbara B.; Neenan, Peter A. – Library Journal, 1987
Reports results of a survey of specialized administrators of public libraries which examined administrator characteristics, including positions held, professional self-identification (librarian or other), educational background, civic and professional activities, career patterns and job satisfaction. The need to examine further the disparities…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Characteristics, Career Development, Citizen Participation

Shapiro, Beth J.; Marcus, Philip M. – Research Strategies, 1987
Describes the methodology and findings of a study that examined the reasons that people use academic libraries and the relationship between library use, library instruction, and user success. The conclusions identify library services and physical facilities that may increase user satisfaction. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Library Facilities
Hanlon, William F.; And Others – Book Report, 1986
This 12-article theme section addresses public relations (PR) in junior and senior high school libraries. Topics covered include effective PR events, library advisory board open to students, library patron questionnaire, newsletters, communicating with administrators, marketing ideas, Library People (a junior high school club), and promotion based…
Descriptors: Administrators, Advisory Committees, High School Students, Junior High School Students

Miller, Constance; And Others – RQ, 1985
Seven articles on library reference services highlight reference obsolescence in academic libraries, major studies of unobtrusive reference tests, methods for evaluating reference desk performance, reference interview evaluation, problems of reference desk control, online searching by end users, and reference collection development in…
Descriptors: Interviews, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Collection Development
Robles, Kimberley, Comp.; Wyatt, Neal, Comp. – 1996
This College Library Information Packet (CLIP) Note surveys training programs in small and medium-sized academic libraries. In August 1995, 265 small and medium-sized academic libraries were sent a questionnaire; the response rate was 78% (n=206). A comprehensive analysis of survey results is followed by examples of training documentation…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Curriculum, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1991
For this kit, 119 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) academic libraries were surveyed to identify: (1) the practices in the area of information desks; (2) information desk staffing; (3) information desk functions; and (4) their relation to the other service points within the particular library. Responses were received from 87 libraries, some…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Information Services
Johnson, Debra Wilcox; Soule, Jennifer A. – 1985
Designed to help librarians and trustees make informed planning decisions concerning the development or improvement of library literacy services, this manual discusses the following topics: (1) the problem of illiteracy; (2) identifying adult new learners; (3) providers of literacy services; (4) the library's role in literacy activities; (5)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Community Attitudes, Community Support
Sword, Jeane – 1982
A review of the literature on read-aloud programs reveals two studies that extensively examine program content and practices and teacher procedures. The first study, conducted in 1969, compiled responses from 582 intermediate teachers of grades four, five, and six throughout the United States. The second study, conducted in 1979, surveyed 29…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Fiction
Slade, Alexander L.; Webb, Barbara – 1988
This report provides a summary of a survey of 42 Canadian university libraries conducted in 1984 which identified 20 libraries that were involved in providing services for off-campus and distance education students. Thirteen categories were established to classify the components of a comprehensive library service for such students in Canada. Data…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Distance Education, Education Service Centers, Foreign Countries
Hatfield, V. Sue, Ed. – 1987
The following papers were presented at a joint conference of the Mountain Plains Library Association, the North Dakota Library Association, and the South Dakota Library Association in September 1987: (1) "Catalog Backlog Project" (Kay Juricek, Tedine Roos, and Carol White); (2) "How Are We Doing? Using a Materials Availability…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Software, Higher Education
Tarin, Patricia; Josslin, Daniel, Comp. – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the need for Spanish language materials in public libraries, and describes support systems that aid in the selection of materials. A directory of 50 vendors of Spanish language books, with brief information about the scope of materials and services they make available, is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Catalogs, Childrens Literature, Foreign Language Books

Murfin, Marjorie E.; Gugelchuk, Gary M. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Describes an instrument designed to assess the reference outcome in terms of patron report of success in finding what was wanted, rather than overall satisfaction. The results of a library survey which tested the reliability of this instrument and compared it with unobtrusive observation are reported. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Library Research