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1. Verfasser: Bogan, Mary E.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Sprache:en
Veröffentlicht: 1975
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contents A Survey of Audiovisual Resources in Selected California Public Libraries and Library Systems. Bogan, Mary E. Audiovisual Aids Audiovisual Instruction Data Analysis Evaluation Criteria Guidelines Library Expenditures Library Networks Library Research Library Services Library Standards Library Surveys National Libraries Program Evaluation Public Libraries Questionnaires A survey was conducted to determine if California public libraries and systems serving 150,000 or greater populations met certain audiovisual standards established by the American Library Association (ALA). Fourteen public libraries and 11 systems responded to questions covering the criteria. Half the public libraries and the majority of systems met only 44.4% and 30.8%, respectively, of the standards. Based on data analysis major conclusions were: (1) inconsistencies exist in audiovisual services, materials, staffing, financing,, and space; (2) audiovisual materials and equipment appear to be inadequately financed; (3) collections need size increase and more diversified resources; (4) audiovisual staffing procedures differ, with most libraries and systems understaffed; (5) inconsistencies exist in audiovisual services to the public; (6) audiovisual materials are used in children's services extensively but with variation; and (7) although financial problems exist, librarians have positive attitudes toward audiovisual resources. It was recommended that more comprehensive studies be conducted of libraries serving populations of both more than 150,000 and less than 150,000 and that the California Library Association either adopt the audiovisual standards of ALA or create its own original guidelines for use in planning and evaluation. Data are presented in tables; a bibliography and the survey questionnaire are attached. (KP)
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spellingShingle A Survey of Audiovisual Resources in Selected California Public Libraries and Library Systems.
Bogan, Mary E.
Audiovisual Aids
Audiovisual Instruction
Data Analysis
Evaluation Criteria
Guidelines
Library Expenditures
Library Networks
Library Research
Library Services
Library Standards
Library Surveys
National Libraries
Program Evaluation
Public Libraries
Questionnaires
A Survey of Audiovisual Resources in Selected California Public Libraries and Library Systems. Bogan, Mary E. Audiovisual Aids Audiovisual Instruction Data Analysis Evaluation Criteria Guidelines Library Expenditures Library Networks Library Research Library Services Library Standards Library Surveys National Libraries Program Evaluation Public Libraries Questionnaires A survey was conducted to determine if California public libraries and systems serving 150,000 or greater populations met certain audiovisual standards established by the American Library Association (ALA). Fourteen public libraries and 11 systems responded to questions covering the criteria. Half the public libraries and the majority of systems met only 44.4% and 30.8%, respectively, of the standards. Based on data analysis major conclusions were: (1) inconsistencies exist in audiovisual services, materials, staffing, financing,, and space; (2) audiovisual materials and equipment appear to be inadequately financed; (3) collections need size increase and more diversified resources; (4) audiovisual staffing procedures differ, with most libraries and systems understaffed; (5) inconsistencies exist in audiovisual services to the public; (6) audiovisual materials are used in children's services extensively but with variation; and (7) although financial problems exist, librarians have positive attitudes toward audiovisual resources. It was recommended that more comprehensive studies be conducted of libraries serving populations of both more than 150,000 and less than 150,000 and that the California Library Association either adopt the audiovisual standards of ALA or create its own original guidelines for use in planning and evaluation. Data are presented in tables; a bibliography and the survey questionnaire are attached. (KP)
title A Survey of Audiovisual Resources in Selected California Public Libraries and Library Systems.
topic Audiovisual Aids
Audiovisual Instruction
Data Analysis
Evaluation Criteria
Guidelines
Library Expenditures
Library Networks
Library Research
Library Services
Library Standards
Library Surveys
National Libraries
Program Evaluation
Public Libraries
Questionnaires
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED134184