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Public Library Spending for Materials: A Report Based on a Survey.

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Carrigan, Dennis P. – Public Libraries, 1995

Narrative text and 6 tables provide information about a survey of 105 libraries on materials spending: number of questionnaires sent and returned; number and percentage of libraries with a materials spending policy; how percentages were determined; average (mean) percentage spent for materials; change in percent spent for materials in recent…

Descriptors: Budgeting, Information Technology, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures

Are We Childproofing Our Public Libraries? Identifying the Barriers That Limit Library Use by Children.

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Dixon, Judith – Public Libraries, 1996

The Dallas Public Library surveyed 21 surrounding public library systems to help identify barriers that limit children's use of public libraries. Describes identified barriers, examines causes of the barriers, and offers possible solutions. Tables present study results and list discontinued and current library outreach programs. (JMV)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Children, Library Equipment, Library Facilities