Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Toronto, 1996. / Distributor from envelope. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 228-252).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Indiana University, 1989. / Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 271-288).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, 1992. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 338-343).

This dissertation has compiled information about statewide bibliographic databases, their format, their cost, the number of titles and records, how they are being used, what kinds of libraries are using such databases in each state and the effectiveness of those databases.

This dissertation has compiled information about statewide bibliographic databases, their format, their cost, the number of titles and records, how they are being used, what kinds of libraries are using such databases in each state, and the effectiveness of those databases. General information about twenty-eight states' bibliographic databases is included in this dissertation. The users of thirteen states responded to a questionnaire, surveying the effectiveness of the statewide database in their state. The costs to the individual states varies from zero, where all costs are covered by local funds or Library Services and Construction Act fund, up to 4.4 million dollars. Usage of interlibrary loan increase is detailed and explained. There has never been an evaluation of the effectiveness of a statewide bibliographic database. This is a descriptive study of statewide bibliographic databases. No other such study appears in library and information sciences indexes.

Poster presentation from the Living the Future 7 Conference, April 30-May 3, 2008, University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson, AZ. / The poster will graphically present those ranges of library materials where successful cooperation can be worked out. Different graphic representations will illustrate single access library materials (books, print periodicals, un-networked CD-ROMs, etc.) and multiple access library materials (web based online resources, networked CD-ROMs, etc.). Ranges for successful cooperation not only differ along the single vs. multiple access parameters, but also along the criterion of the frequency of use: i.e. high and low use; charts will discover these correlations as well. Planning or readjustment of cooperation among multiple institutions requires the capability to extrapolate possible results in terms of the number of acquired library items, copies, and costs. The poster will present calculation methods and charts showing the possible savings, space needs and duplication level that librarians can use when thinking about future cooperation or changing the scope of the existing collaborative projects.

Poster presentation from the Living the Future 7 Conference, April 30-May 3, 2008, University of Arizona Libraries, Tucson, AZ. / The University of Arizona Libraries offers its users more than just access to our print collections - we also provide electronic document delivery, presentation practice rooms, group study rooms, and helpful research and reference assistance in person, by phone, or by live chat or email. These services support the academic needs of our students and our campus. Campus life, however, is more than academics - and that’s where the Pima County Public Library (PCPL) steps in. Visit the "Town and Gown: Public and Academic Libraries Collaborate in Service" poster session and see how Pima County Public Library and The University of Arizona Libraries launched an exciting new collaboration that brings PCPL librarians to campus to increase awareness among students, staff and faculty of the great online and branch services that all of our public libraries offer.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Boston University, 1992. / Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 187-195).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 128-132). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Portland State University, 1996. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [157]-163).