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Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1967
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contents Janesville Public Library Survey, 1966. Administration Facility Expansion Governing Boards Library Collections Library Services Library Standards Library Surveys Personnel Policy Program Improvement Public Libraries Public Relations A survey of the Janesville Public Library was undertaken to (1) facilitate the reorganization made possible by a new building and (2) prepare for possible expansion to county library service. A three-member team surveyed the library's administration, organization and services, studying library records and annual reports and using accepted library standards for measurement. It was concluded that there are needs for continued strengthening of the materials collection, improved and additional services, and initiation of a public information program, along with administrative reorganization. Major recommendations cover the library board, reorganization of departments, increase in the number of staff members, an in-service training program, a written personnel policy, a written materials selection policy, expansion of the adult book collection, establishment of a young adult collection, a specific allocation for children's materials, organization of a technical processes department, re-examination of circulation routines, reorganization of the Adult Services Department involving creation of a supervisory position and an aggressive program of work with groups, development of a program for adults interested in children, story hours, and a strong public relations program. A suggested division of services for county library service and the questionnaires used for the survey are appended. (JB)
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spellingShingle Janesville Public Library Survey, 1966.
Administration
Facility Expansion
Governing Boards
Library Collections
Library Services
Library Standards
Library Surveys
Personnel Policy
Program Improvement
Public Libraries
Public Relations
Janesville Public Library Survey, 1966. Administration Facility Expansion Governing Boards Library Collections Library Services Library Standards Library Surveys Personnel Policy Program Improvement Public Libraries Public Relations A survey of the Janesville Public Library was undertaken to (1) facilitate the reorganization made possible by a new building and (2) prepare for possible expansion to county library service. A three-member team surveyed the library's administration, organization and services, studying library records and annual reports and using accepted library standards for measurement. It was concluded that there are needs for continued strengthening of the materials collection, improved and additional services, and initiation of a public information program, along with administrative reorganization. Major recommendations cover the library board, reorganization of departments, increase in the number of staff members, an in-service training program, a written personnel policy, a written materials selection policy, expansion of the adult book collection, establishment of a young adult collection, a specific allocation for children's materials, organization of a technical processes department, re-examination of circulation routines, reorganization of the Adult Services Department involving creation of a supervisory position and an aggressive program of work with groups, development of a program for adults interested in children, story hours, and a strong public relations program. A suggested division of services for county library service and the questionnaires used for the survey are appended. (JB)
title Janesville Public Library Survey, 1966.
topic Administration
Facility Expansion
Governing Boards
Library Collections
Library Services
Library Standards
Library Surveys
Personnel Policy
Program Improvement
Public Libraries
Public Relations
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED021599