U.S. Population Characteristics: Implications for Libraries.

Falcigno, Kathleen; Guynup, Polly

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ERIC Number: EJ308753

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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U.S. Population Characteristics: Implications for Libraries.

Falcigno, Kathleen; Guynup, Polly

Wilson Library Bulletin, v59 n1 p23-26 Sep 1984

Examines several population trends important to library community suggested by "1980 United States Census of Population"; i.e., increases in number of elderly Americans, citizens living in rural areas, and cultural minority groups. Differing information needs, library service policies, and special planning required to provide access to library services are highlighted. (EJS)

Descriptors: Census Figures, Ethnic Groups, Graphs, Information Needs, Library Planning, Library Policy, Library Services, Older Adults, Population Distribution, Population Trends, Rural Areas, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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