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The Role of the Academic Library in College Choice
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Lombard, Emmett – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2012
This study investigates the extent the Library factors into college choice; impact of recruitment efforts on Library service is also considered. Much is written about college choice, but a literature review reveals little about Library influence. A survey was administered to students who currently attend college, or have in the past, that asked…
Descriptors: College Choice, College Libraries, Library Services, Academic Libraries
A Kind of Transformation of Information Service--Science and Technology Novelty Search in Chinese University Libraries
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Aiguo, Li – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2007
Science and Technology Novelty Search (S&TNS) is a special information consultation service developed as part of the Chinese Sci-Tech system. The author introduces the concept of S&TNS, and explains its role, and the role of the university library in the process. A quality control model to improve the quality of service of the S&TNS at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Research Libraries, Information Services, Sciences
Changing the University Climate: Three Libraries Respond to Multicultural Students.
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Martin, Rebecca R. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1994
Discusses the needs of multicultural students and examines the responses of three academic libraries in addressing those needs by developing support services. Examples of programs in library instruction, reference service, collection development, and academic program support are included; setting priorities is discussed; and the potential role of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cultural Differences, Higher Education, Library Collection Development
Goodbye to Farewells: Resource Sharing and Cost Sharing.
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Kronick, David A. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1982
Discusses the changes in the social and economic environment that have pushed libraries into retreating from their traditional objective of preserving the cultural record, and suggests that the solution to this problem must be sought by means of national-level resource and cost-sharing programs. A 21-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Acquisition, Library Administration, Library Collections
The Model Research Library: Planning for the Future.
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Woodsworth, Anne; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1989
Presents a conceptual model of the information activities of the research library of the future. The future boundary conditions that will affect the library are discussed, including premises about the university, the information industry, technological developments, and governmental priorities. Steps for turning the model into reality are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Environment, Government Role, Higher Education
Scholarly Communication: The Need for an Agenda for Action--A Symposium.
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Shaughnessy, Thomas W.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1989
The first article reviews problems within the scholarly communication system and programs designed to ease the situation. Responses by five academics and librarians present their perspectives on this issue. Areas discussed include economic factors, the role of research libraries, the use of information technologies, and the need for research and…
Descriptors: Diffusion (Communication), Economic Factors, Electronic Publishing, Financial Problems