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Rural Libraries in Illinois.
Crossland, Brent, Ed.; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1993
This theme issue includes 13 articles that discuss rural library concerns in Illinois. Topics addressed include strengthening library services; rural trends and their impact on libraries; partnerships; Cooperative Extension Service revitalization; financing; economic development; resource sharing in school libraries; and public libraries and user…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Financial Support, Library Cooperation, Library Services
Libraries on the MOVE.
Edgar, Jim; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1986
Presents papers from Illinois State Library and Shawnee Library System's "Libraries on the MOVE" conference focusing on how libraries can impact economic/cultural climate of an area. Topics addressed included information services of rural libraries; marketing; rural library development; library law; information access; interagency…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Information Technology, Library Role
Age Relates Positively to Community Satisfaction: Some Explanations and Implications.
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van Es, J. C.; Schneider, Judy B. – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1983
This article presents a case in which age was isolated as a highly significant factor affecting reported community satisfaction. Authors explain the findings as the result of four factors: (1) selective migration, (2) influence of length of residence, (3) acceptance of one's surroundings as one ages, and (4) rising expectations among the younger…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Community Characteristics, Community Development