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Johnson, Carolyn – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Discusses the use of signs in libraries and lists 12 steps to create successful signage. Highlights include consistency, location, color, size, lettering, types of material, user needs, signage policy, planning, in-house fabrication versus vendors, and evaluation, A selected bibliography of 24 sources of information on library signage is included.…
Descriptors: Color, Evaluation Needs, Graphic Arts, Guidelines
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Egghe, L. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1993
Examines the 80/20 rule that relates to productive sources in a bibliography. Highlights include applications in library acquisition policies, library circulation and weeding policies, science policy studies, information science, and econometrics; formulae of Burrell and of Egghe; probabilistic proofs; geometric distributions; Lotka distribution;…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bibliometrics, Information Science, Library Acquisition
Uhler, Scott; Petsche, Janet; Allison, Rinda – Illinois Libraries, 1999
Answers commonly asked questions on library law that may arise under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Discusses fees for public records, rules libraries must follow for public information requests, individual library information-provision policy, and FOIA requirements for creation and disclosure of library records. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Fees, Information Services, Laws
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Matsumura, Molleen – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 1998
Discusses the effects of the creation-evolution controversy on school libraries. Addresses two main questions: (1) whether a school library is required to purchase or accept donations of books presenting "creation science" or "arguments against evolution"; and (2) how to evaluate the appropriateness of creationist books. (WRM)
Descriptors: Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Library Collection Development
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Crawford, Gregory A.; White, Gary W. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1999
Formulas from the "Standards for College Libraries" were used to compare the recommended collection size and number of professional librarians with the actual size of the collections and number of librarians for a random sample of Baccalaureate I and II colleges. Results revealed that significant numbers are not meeting the "Standards" in these…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Librarians
Willems, Harry – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Argues that Internet filters are censorship tools that rob librarians of their materials selection responsibility. Six factors that make filters unacceptable are listed. The discussion covers pornography; filter improvements; proposals and solutions; ALA (American Library Association) Bill of Rights to Electronic Information; and library policy…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Computer Software, Decision Making
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Clark, Edward F. – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
Presents information on law enforcement relating to library crimes. Discusses jurisdiction, reporting a loss, law enforcement response, law enforcement's expectations, suspects, publicity, the aftermath, and testimony in court. (AEF)
Descriptors: Crime, Guidelines, Law Enforcement, Legal Problems
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Trinkaus-Randall, Gregor – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
Firm policies and procedures that address the environment, patron/staff behavior, general attitude, and care and handling of materials need to be at the core of the library/archival security program. Discussion includes evaluating a repository's security needs, collections security, security in non-public areas, security in the reading room,…
Descriptors: Archives, Evaluation, Information Policy, Library Collections
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RQ, 1995
Provides a framework of topics that should be covered by a policy manual on cooperative reference services. It is organized into sections on mission statement, administration, delivery of services, and evaluation of services, and is intended for use in conjunction with existing RASD (Reference and Adult Services Division) documents. (Author)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Evaluation, Guidelines, Library Administration
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Brinkerhoff, Kathie – Government Information Quarterly, 2000
Discusses problems facing federal depository libraries regarding patron behavior when using Web sites. Topics include acceptable use policies; existing laws and enforcement offices; protecting library property; pornography, including child pornography; sexual harassment; and other forms of staff harassment. (LRW)
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Federal Government, Federal Programs, Laws
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Faulkner, Lila A.; Hahn, Karla L. – Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 2001
Discusses issues that libraries face when selecting electronic publications and describes the development and creation of a genre statement, a new form of collection policy for digital publishing, at the University of Maryland that includes content, pricing, use and functionality, archiving, access, duplication, licensing terms, and an evaluation…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Archives, Content Analysis
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Curry, Ann – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2003
The University of British Columbia (UBC) Education Library used information about library opening hours world-wide and the results of an in-house 4-week survey of students exiting the Library between 9 and 10 p.m. to decide on new hours of operation that would better meet the needs of graduate students and eliminate confusion over changing…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Foreign Countries, Library Services, Student Needs
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Koulouris, Alexandros; Kapidakis, Sarantos – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2005
The access and reproduction policies of the digital collections of 10 leading university digital libraries worldwide are classified according to factors such as the creation type of the material, acquisition method, copyright ownership etc. The relationship of these factors is analysed, showing how acquisition methods and copyright ownership…
Descriptors: Library Policy, Reprography, Access to Information, Electronic Libraries
Alexander, Barbara B., Comp.; And Others – 1994
This report discusses the government documents policies and procedures of Illinois State University's Milner Library, a federal depository library. The following aspects of the documents collection are outlined: federal depository status; bibliographic control; maintenance; human resources; physical facilities; public service; and cooperative…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Depository Libraries
Fasick, Adele M. – 1998
This book examines the ways in which children's librarians can manage their services so collections and programs reach the intended audience. In the introduction to this second edition, the author considers recent changes in demographics, economics, social patterns, media and technology trends, and consequent changing emphases in managing…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Intellectual Freedom, Library Administration, Library Development
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