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Suggests that the Geek the Library campaign can change perceptions about libraries, librarians and public library funding, and that implementation of the campaign can positively impact public library funding trends. The report contains details from qualitative and quantitative research, as well as interesting insights based on the experiences of participating libraries.
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"Much has changed since OCLC published 'Perceptions of libraries and information resources' in 2005. America has seen one of the worst recessions, and there have been advances in technology. How these and other changes in the environment have affected the perceptions and use of information resources and the library is the focus of the first section of our report. ... Perceptions and use of information resources and the library vary at different stages...
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Designed to assist library, archives, historical society, and museum staff in observing proper procedures for collection assessment and learning how to conduct an effective survey. It vividly illustrates both the dangers to collections and offers best practices in examining an institution's policies for preserving its general and special collections materials.
