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Main Author: Nix, Larry T.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1981
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED206281
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contents A Study of the Bookmobile Service of the Madison Public Library. Nix, Larry T. Bookmobiles Library Extension Library Services Library Surveys Outreach Programs Program Costs Program Evaluation Public Libraries Urban Areas This review and evaluation of bookmobile service in Madison, Wisconsin (1) identifies the major issues and problems which exist in regard to urban bookmobile service in general and those which are specific to Madison; (2) evaluates the current bookmobile service against community needs, library objectives, program purposes, and cost effectiveness; (3) discusses alternative methods for accomplishing the purposes and activities of the bookmobile; (4) makes recommendations for service improvements; (5) identifies areas for further study; and (6) identifies options for future bookmobile service. Data were gathered through interviews, surveys, and site visits. A bibliography lists 12 sources, and appendices include a route map, a statement of goals, sample schedules, and an organizational chart. (FM)
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spellingShingle A Study of the Bookmobile Service of the Madison Public Library.
Nix, Larry T.
Bookmobiles
Library Extension
Library Services
Library Surveys
Outreach Programs
Program Costs
Program Evaluation
Public Libraries
Urban Areas
A Study of the Bookmobile Service of the Madison Public Library. Nix, Larry T. Bookmobiles Library Extension Library Services Library Surveys Outreach Programs Program Costs Program Evaluation Public Libraries Urban Areas This review and evaluation of bookmobile service in Madison, Wisconsin (1) identifies the major issues and problems which exist in regard to urban bookmobile service in general and those which are specific to Madison; (2) evaluates the current bookmobile service against community needs, library objectives, program purposes, and cost effectiveness; (3) discusses alternative methods for accomplishing the purposes and activities of the bookmobile; (4) makes recommendations for service improvements; (5) identifies areas for further study; and (6) identifies options for future bookmobile service. Data were gathered through interviews, surveys, and site visits. A bibliography lists 12 sources, and appendices include a route map, a statement of goals, sample schedules, and an organizational chart. (FM)
title A Study of the Bookmobile Service of the Madison Public Library.
topic Bookmobiles
Library Extension
Library Services
Library Surveys
Outreach Programs
Program Costs
Program Evaluation
Public Libraries
Urban Areas
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED206281