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Peer reviewedHansen, Andrew M. – RQ, 1995
The history of the Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) of the American Library Association is traced from the creation of the individual adult and reference service divisions through the merger that formed RASD. Focuses on the origin, structure, and activities of the division and on the individuals responsible for the development of RASD.…
Descriptors: Activities, Adults, Library Collections, Library Development
Peer reviewedWilkes, Adeline W.; Grant, Susan Marie – RQ, 1995
Gives a historical explanation of library confidentiality policies and procedures and reviews notable invasions of patron privacy through use of library records by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service. Also reports on a study that examined patron confidentiality policies in Texas academic library reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Confidential Records, Confidentiality, Librarians
Peer reviewedKrieger, Tillie – RQ, 1985
Growth and changes in "RQ" (1960-1985) are examined and detailed in both text and tables (cover/size, pagination, editor, articles, advertisements, physical features, association interests, reviews, columns, government publications). Development of columns, government publication news, thematic articles, authors of "RQ"…
Descriptors: Authors, Government Publications, History, Library Associations
