Books, ERIC documents, and journal articles pertaining to professional continuing education are abstracted to provide resources for the planning of continuing education in librarianship. The listing is divided into three sections: some recent studies and bibliographies on continuing education in other professions, a selective list of materials…

This list of citations covers three broad areas: (1) redefining librarianship: organizations, people, and technology; (2) continuing education for librarians; and (3) librarians and libraries in the 1980's: the White House Conference on Library and Information Services (WHCLIS) and beyond. The last is divided into three main sections devoted to…

This bibliography is an annotated list of significant literature released in 1991 relating to the preservation of archival records. Geared to the general archives community, it is designed to serve as a convenient reference to sources considered to be the most useful for preservation planning and management. It is not intended to be comprehensive.…

This annotated bibliography presents summaries of 15 publications concerned with the use and design of school library facilities and media centers. In a brief introduction, the author examines current trends in the use of school libraries and discusses the importance of carefully specifying the functions and purposes of such facilities early in…

Lists and discusses six journal articles written by Charles Bunge that discuss influences on statewide public library planning; the history of the University of Wisconsin library school; a tribute to Herbert Goldhor's work in public library service and administration and in scientific research in librarianship; and reflections on reference…

Discussion of the provision and management of technology by school library media specialists focuses on CD-ROMs in high schools. Highlights include needs assessment planning; funding options; management strategies; long-range planning; and sidebars which include a bibliography of materials that discuss CD-ROM, recommended conferences, and CD-ROM…

Limited to books, this bibliography and union catalog list of the library holdings of 27 Oregon academic, public, government, and special libraries is a selection of resource materials intended to be representative of the concerns of librarians responsible for the management of special libraries and information centers. Organized by subject and…

This manual provides guidelines for those who are responsible for disaster planning for libraries and archives. Limited to fire-and-water-related disasters involving books, manuscripts, and photographs, the manual is primarily concerned with planning. Divided into two major areas, disaster preparedness and disaster recovery, the manual covers…

Selected to aid academic library administrators in developing a basic understanding of how a library maintains numerous relationships with various campus departments, governmental agencies, and funding authorities, citations for 19 books and articles, produced between July l967 and June 1979 are provided, together with abstracts. Conclusions…

The aim of this annotated bibliography is to illustrate the range and type of materials available for marketing management, a tool that can help library managers determine client needs and provide feedback on library services and products. The bibliography includes 67 monographs, serials, and audiovisuals selected for information professionals who…

This annotated bibliography provides citations for selected English language journal articles and books that stress and address general, broad concerns of the academic library. Following citations of two bibliographies, the citations are presented in six general categories: (l) budgeting (12 titles); (2) decision making (9 titles); (3) directing…

Theme article on developing local history collections in public libraries begins with a discussion of collection development, and continues with sections on technical services, the library environment, staffing, programing, and marketing. A bibliography and directories of used and rare book dealers, genealogical publishers, professional…

Discusses the need for planning in public libraries. An example of successful planning in a small, rural library system is given; the importance of providing staff time for planning is emphasized; recommendations for administrators are offered; and an annotated bibliography of planning materials prepared for the Public Library Development Program…

This handbook provides planning, resources, and activities guidelines to assist libraries in implementing the Texas Summer Reading Club program for 1979 on folklore, the theme of which is "In Search of Texas Treasures." The manual is designed to aid those new at organizing a Summer Reading Club program and to complement activities…

One of a series on library services to disadvantaged adults, this guide suggests several ways a library can provide books by mail services. Mail order delivery is a way of making the library's collection available to many who are unable or unwilling to visit the library building. The system can be handled by clerks or volunteers. Planning should…