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Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2010
This article features Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML), winner of the Gale/"Library Journal" Library of the Year Award 2010. CML, comprised of an operations center and 21 branches, serves the 847,376 people who inhabit a large portion of Franklin County in central Ohio. It is an independent library with its own taxing district. CML…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Intervals, Library Personnel, Library Services
Poquette, Bonnie L. – Library Journal, 2009
Americans still marry in great numbers, with over two million nuptials occurring every year. With the average U.S. wedding costing between $20,000 and $30,000, these celebrations represent a great financial and emotional investment not only for the engaged couple but for their loved ones as well. Besides the financial obstacles, weddings present…
Descriptors: Library Materials, Marriage, Guides, Library Role
Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2008
This article profiles "Library Journal's" (LJ) chosen 2008 Librarian of the Year. Librarians and officials in education and government all recount the leadership and creativity brought to library service in New Jersey by State Librarian Norma Blake. She has sparked proactive, collaborative initiatives that have taken libraries of all…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Business, State Government, Government Libraries
Berry, John N., III – Library Journal, 2007
To librarians at the Delaware Division of Libraries, Governor Ruth Ann Minner, Secretary of State Harriet Smith Windsor, and Assistant Secretary of State Rick Geisenberger are "the Delaware Dream Team." The governor and her team supported funding for the 2004 statewide effort that resulted in the Delaware Master Plan for Library Services…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Library Development, Position Papers, State Programs
Dougherty, Richard M. – Library Journal, 2002
Discusses the need for libraries to engage in strategic planning rather than reacting to change. Highlights include long-range planning techniques; focusing on vision and the organizational environment; defining the planning process, including the role of the staff and prioritizing; common pitfalls; and experiences at the Ann Arbor District…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Library Personnel, Library Planning, Long Range Planning
Lynch, Mary Jo – Library Journal, 1980
Reports the development by the Public Library Association of a planning manual, "A Planning Process for Public Libraries." The manual outlines an efficient seven-step planning process that will enable planning committees to avoid time-consuming procedural investigations and concentrate on critical analysis and recommendations for change.…
Descriptors: Development, Guides, Library Planning, Long Range Planning
Vagianos, Louis – Library Journal, 1972
Reasons for the scarcity of good library buildings are considered and methods are suggested to help library planners design better facilities in the future. (NH)
Descriptors: Library Facilities, Library Planning
Janes, Joe – Library Journal, 2002
Discusses the relationship between technology and librarianship and suggests questioning new technology, including whether it benefits the user and whether it is accessible, affordable, and cost effective. Considers Google's success, recommends that libraries become more involved in technology development, and includes a sidebar describing new…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Planning, Library Services
Kingsbury, M. E. – Library Journal, 1972
The think big; paint an elephant" philosophy of planning is appealing in theory but appalling in practice. Too often, making no small plans results in making no plans at all. (11 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Innovation, Librarians, Library Administration, Library Planning
St. Lifer, Evan – Library Journal, 1995
Discusses chief factors that contributed to the rebirth of Chicago's central public library and its branch libraries: (1) a politically connected commissioner, (2) better funding, and (3) a central library. Highlights include a review of the library's administrative management styles, staff training techniques, past and current facilities,…
Descriptors: Branch Libraries, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Facilities
Darling, Pamela W. – Library Journal, 1977
Outlines the conference proceedings assessing the problems in preserving information, books and materials. Possible solutions are suggested. (KP)
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Library Planning, National Programs, Preservation
Jenkins, Harold R. – Library Journal, 1971
An explanation is provided of how planning-programming budgeting can be used to improve the management of libraries. (7 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Libraries, Library Planning, Management Information Systems
Amdursky, Saul – Library Journal, 1995
The Kalamazoo Public Library recently won an election that increased local library tax support from 2.8074 mills to 4 mills. Knowing why the election was being held, when information on the issue(s) would be communicated to voters, and how the information would be disseminated contributed to its success. The funding provides for renovations, a new…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Community Cooperation, Elections, Information Dissemination
Owens, Major R. – Library Journal, 1977
Discussion of planning and legislation for the parallel development of libraries and information related industries. Proposed legislation for a pilot effort in New York State is outlined. (KP)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Industry, Information Services, Libraries
Eisner, Joseph – Library Journal, 1971
It does not appear that there will be significant improvements in library funding for the foreseeable future. Public libraries will have to adjust their services and programs to the reality imposed by fiscal constraints. (10 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Library Expenditures, Library Planning, Library Services, Public Libraries
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