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Archives; Futures (of Society); Library Collections; Library Development; Library History; Library Planning; Library Services; Library Technical Processes; Organizational Change; Preservation; Program Development

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This paper traces the roots of the current library preservation movement and its evolution during the second half of the 20th century. It also looks at some of the contemporary shifts in thinking about preservation and changes in practice that are being explored by libraries. Finally the paper draws some conclusions as to the scope of programs in future. It suggests that a 21st century preservation program might contain the following elements: risk management and mitigation; physical treatment; copying; registration; applied research (analog and digital); digital initiatives coordination; repository and facility management; and trend analysis and strategic planning. (Author/AEF) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Labor Force; Labor Relations; Library History; Library Services; Problems; Public Libraries; Unions; Values

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Provides a history of the establishment of the AFL-CIO/ALA (American Federation of Labor (AFL)-Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)/American Library Association (ALA)) Joint Committee on Library Service to Labor Groups. Topics include public learning, labor, and libraries; services to labor; problems and issues, including conflicts between different value systems; and studying library service to labor. (LRW) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Labor Education; Labor Force; Labor Relations; Library History; Library Services; Public Libraries; Unions; User Needs (Information)

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Discusses the relationship between public libraries and the labor movement. Highlights include the literature of labor and libraries; historical background; labor education; the role of the AFL-CIO/ALA (American Federation of Labor (AFL)-Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)/American Library Association (ALA)) Joint Committee on Library Service to Labor Groups; and meeting the needs of labor today, including examples of public library programs for workers. (LRW) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Futures (of Society); Labor Force; Labor Relations; Library History; Library Services; Public Libraries; Unions

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Reviews the evolution of public libraries, the origins of today's labor movement, and the role of the AFL-CIO/ALA (American Federation of Labor (AFL)-Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)/American Library Association (ALA))Joint Committee on Library Service to Labor Groups. Defines misunderstandings and lack of trust between libraries and organized labor and recommends a statement developed by the joint committee as a guide to future steps. (Author/LRW) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Biographies; College Libraries; Higher Education; Librarians; Library Directors; Library History; National Libraries; Public Libraries; United States History

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This volume contains three papers about early library leaders with Boston (Massachusetts) connections. Donald G. Davis, Jr. provides an introduction to the papers. "Justin Winsor, Librarian and Scholar" (Kenneth E. Carpenter) discusses the life of Justin Winsor, who was director of the Boston Public Library (1868-76), president of the American Library Association, and Director of the Harvard University Library (1877-97). "Dewey in Boston: 1876-1883" (Wayne A. Wigand) summarizes Melvil Dewey's career, focusing on his years in Boston. "Referred to the Librarian, with Power To Act: Herbert Putnam and the Boston Public Library" (Jane Aikin) traces the roots of Putnam's achievements as director of the Boston Public Library (1895-99), leading to his appointment as Librarian of Congress. All of the papers contain references. (MES) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Academic Libraries; Access to Information; Higher Education; Library History; Library Materials; Library Role; Library Services; Trend Analysis; Universities; User Needs (Information); Users (Information)

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Examines the literature on unaffiliated users' access to academic libraries since the 1950s, when post-war population shifts, emphasis on college-preparatory work at the high school level, and an increase in the college-educated population brought greater numbers of unaffiliated users into the library. (Contains 107 references.) (AEF)

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Academic Libraries; Higher Education; Libraries; Library Development; Library History; Library Role; Library Services; Modernization; Traditionalism; User Needs (Information); Values

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Discusses core beliefs held by traditional academic libraries, and how these beliefs represented something of value for the user and provided a common intellectual framework. Identifies disturbing trends in modern librarianship, and suggests libraries need to balance technological knowledge with a respect for traditional library practice, focusing on service and viewing technology as a tool. (AEF)

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Information Services; Libraries; Library History; Library Services; Public Libraries; Reading; Reading Interests; Social Influences

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The readers' advisory service was a product of social forces operating in the context of early twentieth century capitalism. The work of French regulation theorists provides a framework for analyzing these forces using the concepts of regime of accumulation and mode of regulation. Libraries were connected in a society-wide project, as opposed to being in isolation from wider societal trends. (Contains 60 references.) (AEF) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Academic Libraries; Evaluation Criteria; Higher Education; Information Technology; Library Collection Development; Library History; Library Material Selection; Library Planning; Library Policy; Nonprint Media; Printed Materials

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How do academic libraries set about creating a body of knowledge and begin to convert traditional print collections to a digital format in order to satisfy what today's researchers want? This article examines previous methods of selection and collection building, and applies those supporting principles to today's collection-building efforts for digital collections. (Author/AEF)

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Institutional Role; Library Development; Library History; Library Role; Metaphors

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Discusses the use of metaphor during the first 50 years of the modern American library movement in the hopes of inspiring one another, recruit newcomers to the profession, and to influence outsiders. Examines references to the library in terms of more visible institutions such as schools, universities, the church, and business and industry. (Contains 143 references.) (Author/LRW)

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