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Burrows, Toby – Australian Library Journal, 1988
Describes the impact of reduced budgets on British university libraries in the areas of acquisitions, staffing, services, buildings, and library cooperation. The effects of changes in the funding and organization of universities on the library's role within the university are also discussed. (9 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Developed Nations, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Thompson, Annie F. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
A survey of 99 academic music librarians identifies current administrative practices regarding cataloging and attempts to determine how these practices affect user service and cataloger satisfaction. Highlights include the problem, administrative structure, physical facilities, location of cataloging tools, music catalogers' duties, support staff,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Centralization, Decentralization
College and Research Libraries News, 1986
This revision of Standards for College Libraries, which was prepared by Association of College and Research Libraries' Ad Hoc College Library Standards Committee, includes an introduction to standards; objectives; collections (print, audiovisual, resource sharing, determination of grade); organization of materials; staff; service; facilities;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgets, Cataloging, Higher Education
Illinois Libraries, 1985
Twelve articles cover books as artifacts; workstations for conservation of library materials; care of scrapbooks, albums, and photographs; map preservation; library environment; flood recovery; disaster prevention and preparedness; incorporating preservation into library organization; and bibliography of Chester Public Library (Illinois) First…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Emergency Programs, Guidelines
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Greenwood, Larry; McKean, Harlley – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1985
An ongoing, multiphased project to measure and reduce book loss due to theft was instituted in the main library at the University of Kentucky. Though book loss was significantly reduced, the issue of whether an electronic security system is more effective than a manual checking procedure remains unresolved. (6 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Crime Prevention
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Hardy, Carol L.; Sessions, Judith A. – Library Trends, 1985
Describes integration of media center, library, computer systems, and common distribution systems for nonprint resources at California State University-Chico. Highlights include administration; functions (acquisition, selection and collection development, production activities, circulation, reserve); formats (film, video, filmstrip, slides,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Libraries, Higher Education, Learning Resources Centers
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Larason, Larry; Robinson, Judith Schiek – RQ, 1984
Discussion of theoretical considerations and practical factors relating to use of library reference service highlights factors involved in desk approachability--need, communication and promotion, physical arrangement of department, positioning (which gives the product a clear image communicating its purpose or use), psychological cost (personal…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Design Requirements, Furniture Arrangement
Clark, Jay B. – 1995
San Jacinto College's Central Campus developed a 4-year plan to bring the library's technology, college, and facilities to a level equal to libraries of other Texas Community Colleges. The first major goal for the library is to select and deliver information that students and faculty need at the time of need, thereby redefining library resources…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Library Acquisition, Library Collections, Library Development
Demmer, Linda – 1999
This document serves as a "talking paper" for the Consultation Task Force for Library Space Standards. The current required formulae for planning library and learning resource facilities for community colleges in California are found in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 5, Section 57030, "Library Space." This…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Community Colleges, Library Development, Library Facilities
Soete, George J., Comp.; Zimmerman, Glen, Comp. – 1999
This SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) Kit and Flyer reports results of a survey conducted in January 1999 that examined how ARL (Association of Research Libraries) member libraries assure the safety and security of persons, library materials, physical facilities, furnishings, computer equipment, etc. Forty-five of the 122 ARL member…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Security, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Tiffany, Connie – Library Journal, 1982
Discusses the user-oriented design, technology application, and innovative re-organization employed in the new facility of the Iowa City Public Library. Shelving of audiovisual materials, open access, cable television, the online catalog, and staffing considerations are noted. Nine references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cable Television, Community Information Services, Computer Science
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Kurkul, Donna Lee – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Discusses methodology, logistics, and time/cost study of planning, implementation, and relocation of 682,810 volume Smith College Library collection into its newly constructed and renovated facility. Call number sequence location, collection movement phasing and formulas for sequence distribution, and personnel requirements are noted. Elementary…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Facility Expansion, Facility Improvement, Feasibility Studies
Rohlf, Robert H. – School Library Journal, 1990
Discusses the need for cooperative planning in the design of library facilities and describes the roles of the library director, library staff, architects, engineers, and consultants in the planning process. The role of children's librarians in identifying the special needs of children is emphasized. A checklist for planning spaces for children's…
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Check Lists, Childrens Libraries
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Du Mont, Mary J.; Schloman, Barbara F. – Reference Services Review, 1995
As a result of a survey and cost analysis, it was found that audiotaped tour programs are the most successful means for introducing college freshmen to library physical layout and basic finding tools. This is proof of the continuing feasibility of the audiotaped tour's role as a foundation of library instruction. (JMV)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Aids, College Freshmen
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Ball, Marion J.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Seven articles present perspectives on the redesign/reengineering of an information services division in a major health sciences institution, based on lessons learned at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Topics addressed include information technology and the university, information services, user needs, redeploying resources, realigning…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Networks, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
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