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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1975
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED108653 |
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Table of Contents:
- The Library as a Community Information and Referral Center. Public Library Training Institutes Library Service Guide No. 8. Croneberger, Robert And Others Community Information Services Disadvantaged Guides Information Services Library Planning Library Services Library Technical Processes Outreach Programs Public Libraries Publicize Referral Subject Index Terms A guide to planning information and referral (I&R) services as an integral part of public library services is given. The guidelines cover: (1) the importance of support by the library board and staff; (2) the assessment of objectives, clientele, information needs, and sources of information; (3) making decisions as to the type and amount of information the library will provide; and (4) necessary staffing and equipment. Ways of collecting, processing, and reviewing information are suggested. Outreach and public relations activities are discussed, and descriptions of I&R services at demonstration libraries are provided. Appendixes contain I&R subject headings, sample I&R subject file and resource cards, and sample data collection and community contact forms. (LS)