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Download full textThompson, Ivor William; Hansen, Bertrand L. – 1970
The Ontario Council of University Librarians (OCUL) was requested to undertake an assessment of the library facilities that would be required by each university to serve the enrollment projected for 1975-76. After submission of the report a research staff refined the data and analysis, and placed the figures for all universities on a comparable…
Descriptors: Budgets, College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Library Expenditures
PDF pending restorationBlackburn, Robert H.; Stuart-Stubbs, Basil – 1969
A report entitled "Resources of Canadian Academic and Research Libraries," by Robert B. Downs, (ED 019 095) was the subject of conference held in Montreal, in April 1968, sponsored by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Canadian Association of College and University Libraries. This document consists of two key…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Educational Trends, Financial Support, Library Collections
Bowron, Albert – 1971
The Barrie Public Library was studied as part of a larger commission authorized by the Georgian Bay Regional Library Board. Analysis was restricted to local policies and procedures which were under the full control of the Barrie Public Library board and staff. Aspects of library services provided on a cooperative basis--interlibrary loan, 16mm…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Facility Expansion, Library Collections
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1982
Papers on library architecture, which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference focus on the effect of library networks on library design. Topics include: (1) "Some Problems in Designing of the University Library Buildings in China: A Developing Country University Librarian's View Based on…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Architects, Building Design, Developing Nations
Bowron, Albert – 1971
The Owen Sound Public Library was studied as part of a larger commission authorized by the Georgian Bay Regional Library Board. Analysis was restricted to local policies and procedures with recommendations designed to improve those services which are under the full control of the Owen Sound library board and staff. Aspects of library services…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Comparative Analysis, Facility Expansion, History
Bowron, Albert – 1973
An assessment is presented of the Ottawa Public Library Branch Services' success in meeting both the information and educational needs of a highly intellectual community. An outline is presented for appraisal of present services, indicating improvements and recommending directions for future growth. After an examination and evaluation of the…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bilingualism, Bookmobiles, Branch Libraries
Bowron, Albert – 1971
In 1971 a study was made of the Orillia (Ontario, Canada) public library as part of a larger study of library service in the Georgian Bay Region. After a look at the history and composition of the community in general, the planners considered the history and present situation of the library building, the print and non-print collections, hours and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bookmobiles, Community Characteristics, Feasibility Studies
Peer reviewedBazillion, Richard J.; Scott, Sue – Canadian Library Journal, 1991
Describes the planning process for designing a new library for Algoma University College (Ontario). Topics discussed include the building committee, library policy, design considerations, an electric system that supports computer technology, library automation, the online public access catalog (OPAC), furnishings and interior environment, and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Networks, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Design
Peer reviewedBeckman, Margaret – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discusses ways to decrease costs when planning the design of a new library or an addition that also considers future needs. Topics discussed include space allocation considerations for the collection, users, and staff; entrances and exits; structural loading; building configuration; information technology considerations; and staff willingness to…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Building Design, Cost Effectiveness, Facility Expansion
Harke, Dianne – 1985
Upon the adoption of a provincial statement of policy designed to guide the development and implementation of effective school library programs, the Alberta Department of Education agreed to provide a recommended model for developing an effective, integrated school library program. The model outlined in this document is particularly suitable as a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Instructional Materials
Bowron, Albert – 1969
A survey of the present service and future needs of the Whitby Public Library in Ontario, Canada was undertaken, and a new library building was planned. Part I describes the historical background of Whitby, the role of the present library in local history, the growth of the Town of Whitby from a population of 2,300 to 20,000, and the philosophy on…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, Community Characteristics, English (Second Language)
