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The CREW manual : a unified system of weeding, inventory, and collection-building for small and medium-sized public libraries by Joseph P Segal( Book )

5 editions published between 1976 and 1977 in English and held by 68 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Described is a practical approach to continuous reviews, evaluation and weeding (crew) of library collections, its advantages, and the detailed procedure. Guides by Dewey classes are prepared including information as to age, maximum permissible time without usage, and the presence of various negative factors concerning the material. A bibliography is included. (Sc)

Library laws of Texas by Texas( Book )

14 editions published between 1942 and 1991 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Compiled to provide a central reference point for all legislative information pertaining to libraries in the state of Texas, this publication includes all pertinent legislation as amended through the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, 1979. It contains articles dealing specifically with archives, buildings and property, city libraries, non-profit corporations, county libraries, courts, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, public records, and other aspects relevant to libraries. In addition, useful articles and sections of the state's education code, election code, human resources code, insurance code, penal code, property tax code, and appropriations bill are included. Summaries of Attorney General Opinions which relate to libraries and public records, several concurrent resolutions passed by both houses of the legislature, and an outline of historical developments in Texas library legislation are provided. (Fm)

Final report of a library inter-network study demonstration and pilot model (Lib-Nat), by Southern Methodist University with the cooperation of Texas Library Association, Reference Round Table and others by Southern Methodist University( Book )

4 editions published in 1971 in English and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This project was an experimental effort to study, analyze, and understand interlibrary networks. The immediate purpose of the project was to develop methodologies for evaluating or analyzing networks; the ultimate purpose was to provide planning assistance to network funders, designers or operators. The project was conducted in four simultaneous phases. The Conceptual Model (Phase I) considered components of network design and performance and identified thirteen significant operational parameters. The Behavioral Model (Phase ii) simulated network operations through "game playing" and further confirmed the validity of the Conceptual Model. In Phase iii an effort was made to quantitatively analyze interlibrary networks in a Metropolitan Area. Significant operational variables were identified and measured. A Node-Network Dynamics Grid was developed to assist in evaluation and analysis of the Pilot Model Data. An Analytical Operations Research Model was developed in Phase iv to provide network planners with a tool for netowk performance prediction as a function of design options. A generalized network model called Lib-NAT (Library Network Analysis Theory) was developed and is presented. The methodologies developed in this project have been used by several states for network planning or evaluation and seem to be valid when properly applied. (Author/NH)

The papers of Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, edited from the original papers in the Texas State Library by Mirabeau B Lamar( Book )

1 edition published in 1973 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Texas State Library : an evaluation of its services, a report for the Texas State Library and Historical Commission by Texas Research League( Book )

3 editions published in 1956 in English and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The map collection of the Texas State archives, 1527-1900 by Texas State Library( Book )

5 editions published in 1962 in English and Portuguese and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Counting what you do : a guide to collecting and reporting public library statistics by Mark Smith( Book )

2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 54 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This manual is intended to help people working in local libraries collect and report statistics about what they do and complete the Texas State Library annual report form. Texas uses the annual reports to determine whether local libraries are eligible for membership in the Texas library system. Definitions and explanations are given for information requested in the following categories: (1) general information about the library; (2) financial statistics; (3) library collections and services; and (4) other information about the library. The value and use of statistics for program justification and the measurement of effectiveness are discussed; and how the state uses the statistics is reviewed. Three appendixes contain sample forms, sample graphic representations, and the annual report and membership application form. (SLD)

Texas state publications by Texas State Publications Clearinghouse( )

in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Texas state documents : documents received by Texas State Library during the month by Texas State Publications Clearinghouse( )

in English and held by 53 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Texas State Library circulating genealogy duplicates list by Texas State Library( Book )

1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide