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Financing Public Library Construction.
Rohlf, Robert H.; Stoffel, Lester L. – Illinois Libraries, 1987
Reviews financing options available to Illinois public libraries for construction or expansion, including general obligation bonds, mortgage funds, building reserve funds, building fund levies, lease back arrangements, sale of air or ground development rights, interest on special funds, gift funds and grants, Library Service and Construction Act…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Financial Support, Library Facilities, Public Libraries
"They Put a Library in the Mall!"
Johnston, James R. – Illinois Libraries, 1996
Describes the experiences of the Joliet Public Library Outlet (Illinois), which was opened in a mall. Highlights include rent, access to the library and increased patronage, criteria for deciding between enclosed and strip malls, other location considerations. funding, and marketing. (AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Library Development, Library Facilities, Library Funding
How to Plan a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Library.
Mervis, Sybil Stern – Illinois Libraries, 1995
Describes the Danville Public Library's (Illinois) planning and implementation of a groundbreaking ceremony and provides guidelines for the process. Highlights include early planning, the planning staff, publicity, videotaping, selecting a convenient time, decorations, invitations, knowing individual responsibilities, commemorative items, and a…
Descriptors: Ceremonies, Construction Programs, Guidelines, Library Development
Passing a Library Tax Referendum by a Margin of Better than 4-1.
Bradley, Jim – Illinois Libraries, 1995
Describes how the Magwood Public Library (Cook County, Illinois) successfully passed a $6.5 million tax referendum. Recommends showing the need for expansion, hiring an architectural firm to conduct a feasibility study, detailing the costs, securing community support, emphasizing cost effectiveness, and promoting the proposal. (AEF)
Descriptors: Community Support, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Facility Requirements
The Next Step: The ADA Self-Evaluation.
Natale, Joe – Illinois Libraries, 1992
Discusses the requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act for self-evaluation of public libraries and reports data on accessibility from a survey of public libraries in Illinois. Leased facilities and transition plans are considered; and a self-evaluation form is presented that covers persons consulted, accessibility, employment and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Facility Guidelines
Library Building Issue.
Natale, Joe, Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1991
Twelve articles describe new library buildings in Illinois and address various aspects of library construction. Highlights include public, special, academic, and school libraries; library design and historic preservation; Carnegie libraries; handicapped accessibility, including the Americans with Disabilities Act; construction considerations; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accessibility (for Disabled), Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
Reference Services in Illinois Libraries.
Olson, Georgine N., Ed.; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1991
This issue presents 42 articles that provide an overview of current reference services in all types of libraries in Illinois. Highlights include designing reference areas; policies and manuals; the reference interview; reference tools; automated databases; resource sharing; services to youth; services to special populations; and reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Childrens Libraries, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education