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Krutulis, Mary E. – Library Administration & Management, 1996
Describes the Mudge Matrix model, a technique that assigns weights through a series of comparisons, which was developed and applied to librarian's salaries at Indiana University libraries in order to examine inequities. Criteria included external and internal contact with libraries, supervisory capacities, independence, responsibility levels, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Employee Responsibility, Evaluation Criteria

Olsen, Margaret S. – International Information and Library Review, 1995
Presents a historical background of effects that the end of the Cold War had on Slavic and East European collections, and focuses on declines in the acquisition of new materials via blanket orders and exchanges. Examines results of a survey of Slavic librarians to determine acquisition sources. Tables display survey responses. (JMV)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Exchange Programs, Foreign Countries, Librarians

Robbins, Louise S. – Library Quarterly, 1993
Ralph A. Ulveling's 1951 challenge to the American Library Association (ALA) policy on censorship is described. Ulveling's proposal to segregate materials containing propaganda and the efforts of the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee to address lack of consensus in the profession and librarians' role in protecting intellectual freedom are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Communism, Conferences

Emergency Librarian, 1993
Presents the research finding that collection development based on sound principles can ensure both better quality materials and increased use by teachers and students. Findings suggesting that collection development should be a cooperative enterprise framed by board- and school-approved guidelines are listed. (seven references) (EA)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials

Raber, Douglas – Public Libraries, 1996
American Library Association Goal 2000 fails to resolve conflicting theoretical perspectives about the purpose and scope of public library services. While allowing for temporary unity of political action, ALA Goal 2000 may create contradictory service priorities that confuse both the public and librarians. Strengths and weaknesses of the social…
Descriptors: Activism, Conflict, Conservatism, Librarians
Kotch, Marianne – 2002
This document provides guidelines on policymaking for public librarians and public library trustees in Vermont. Topics covered include: (1) the importance of policies in bringing order, logic, stability, and continuity to a library's operation; (2) the roles of trustees and librarians in adopting carrying out policies; (3) reasons why policies…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Confidentiality, Federal Legislation, Intellectual Freedom

Lichtenstein, Art A. – Journal of Educational Media & Library Sciences, 1999
Proposes that training paraprofessionals for routine reference desk service is an inexpensive way for libraries to allow professionals to address tasks such as long-range planning, policy making, and sophisticated information retrieval. Suggests that training should focus on specific questions that are likely to come up and on appropriate…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Information Retrieval, Information Sources, Librarians
Grigg, Karen L. – 1993
The purpose of this study was to determine if a gap exists between the perceived expectation that Georgia elementary media specialists support intellectual freedom and their practice of materials selection. Randomly chosen media specialists were sent a questionnaire, results of which were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The majority of the…
Descriptors: Censorship, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Intellectual Freedom
Furuta, Kenneth, Comp.; And Others – 1991
A survey was developed for the Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) to gather information on how Association of Research Libraries (ARL) academic libraries set salaries for new hires and how these libraries determine salary adjustments for professionals after employment. The survey was mailed to 103 ARL libraries, with 87 institutions…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Collective Bargaining, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Financial Support
North Carolina State Dept. of Cultural Resources, Raleigh. Div. of State Library. – 1987
Developed by the 1986-1988 Youth Services Advisory Committees to the North Carolina State Library, the competencies suggested in this manual are presented under 11 headings: (1) General Knowledge of Library Policies, Procedures, Goals, Etc.; (2) Youth Services Department Goals and Objectives; (3) Knowledge of Client Group; (4) Library Materials;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Audiovisual Aids, Censorship, Childrens Libraries
Ensor, Pat, Ed. – 2000
This book examines technical, social, and management issues related to librarians and cyberspace. The following chapters and articles are included: (1) "The Cybrarian's Tool Kit," including "Internet News and Website Reviews" (M. Sylvia), "Searching the Future" (J. Powell), "Netiquette, Hoaxes, and Scams! Oh…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Copyrights, Human Factors Engineering, Information Technology

Scales, B. Jane; Gilles, Mary M. – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Presents steps taken by a librarian task force at Washington State University in planning, implementing, and evaluating the addition of LEXIS-NEXIS workstations; user policies; and instruction methods in an academic reference environment. Figures and tables display: workstation information including usage statistics, an outline of the Lexis-Nexis…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Materials, Librarians

McClure, Charles R.; And Others – Public Libraries, 1996
With a decreasing federal presence, the public library must proactively develop its own presence in the National Information Infrastructure. This article examines current federal policy and new roles for libraries in ensuring connectivity, and offers recommendations for implementing both. Contains a summary of policy initiatives and strategies for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Aid, Government Role, Internet
Wright, Gretchen McHenry – 1993
This study of four public libraries in Northeastern Ohio was conducted to determine the amount, if any, of restriction of access of materials to minors. Four libraries were opportunistically selected, and the director and children's librarian in each were interviewed. The emerging hypothesis was that some restriction would occur. The written…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adolescents, Censorship, Children
Tanis, Norman E. – 1967
Because community college boards of trustees and citizens committees often make the initial decisions about major college policies and building plans, it is important that they become aware of the basic sequence of events which will promote excellent community college libraries. The ten steps involve: (1) provision of funds for the library in the…
Descriptors: Administration, College Libraries, Community Colleges, Consultants