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Head, Alison J. – Project Information Literacy, 2016
This paper identifies approaches, challenges, and best practices related to planning and designing today's academic library learning spaces. As part of the Project Information Literacy (PIL) Practitioner Series, qualitative data is presented from 49 interviews conducted with a sample of academic librarians, architects, and library consultants.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Facilities, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Facilities Design
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Shelley, Anne; Derden, Julia M.; Gibson, Sally – Education Libraries, 2018
In this project, co-investigators explored how college and university curriculum centers are addressing challenges with K-12 electronic textbooks (particularly acquisition, cataloging, and access) and implementing technology-focused services for pre-service teachers. The results of this research have provided guidance for planning the future of…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, State Universities, Textbooks, Educational Technology
Block, Marylaine; Kim, Ann – Library Journal, 2006
This article describes how librarians stepped up to the plate to rescue materials and meet the needs of thousands of uprooted evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, employing their unique skills and resources to put forth a humane and herculean effort. In Houston and Austin, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Memphis; Fayetteville, Arkansas; and…
Descriptors: Librarians, Libraries, Library Services, Library Materials
SCHILLER, ANITA R. – 1966
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY WERE TO DESCRIBE THE PRESENT ROLE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN MADISON AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES, TO DETERMINE LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THESE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES, AND TO ASSESS THEIR LIBRARY FACILITIES IN RELATION TO LIBRARY STANDARDS. DATA FOR THIS STUDY WAS COLLECTED FROM CENSUS REPORTS, UNIVERSITY FACULTY, ANNUAL LIBRARY…
Descriptors: Community Change, Decentralization, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Environment