Standards for Utah Public Libraries.
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| Title: | Standards for Utah Public Libraries. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Utah State Library Div., Salt Lake City. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. |
| Availability: | For full text: http://library.utah.gov/plstandards.html/. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2003 |
| Document Type: | Guides - Non-Classroom Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Access to Information, Information Technology, Library Administration, Library Facilities, Library Funding, Library Materials, Library Personnel, Library Planning, Library Policy, Library Services, Library Standards, Models, Public Libraries, State Libraries, State Standards |
| Geographic Terms: | Utah |
| Abstract: | This document presents standards for Utah public libraries. The benefits of standards for public libraries and for the state library are listed, and responsibilities, benefits, and characteristics of three types of public libraries (i.e., volunteer, transitional, and certified public libraries) are summarized. Specific standards in the following areas are provided: (1) Governance; (2) Funding; (3) Housing and Access; (4) Personnel; (5) Materials; (6) Services; (7) Technology; (8) Planning and Evaluation; (9) Policies; and (10) Reporting. Procedures for certifying new library jurisdictions are outlined, and other issues are addressed, including consolidated library jurisdictions, combined school/public libraries, library branches, and revoked certification. Appendices include a history of Utah public library standards and three planning methodologies. (Contains 13 references.) (MES) |
| Entry Date: | 2004 |
| Accession Number: | ED480024 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This document presents standards for Utah public libraries. The benefits of standards for public libraries and for the state library are listed, and responsibilities, benefits, and characteristics of three types of public libraries (i.e., volunteer, transitional, and certified public libraries) are summarized. Specific standards in the following areas are provided: (1) Governance; (2) Funding; (3) Housing and Access; (4) Personnel; (5) Materials; (6) Services; (7) Technology; (8) Planning and Evaluation; (9) Policies; and (10) Reporting. Procedures for certifying new library jurisdictions are outlined, and other issues are addressed, including consolidated library jurisdictions, combined school/public libraries, library branches, and revoked certification. Appendices include a history of Utah public library standards and three planning methodologies. (Contains 13 references.) (MES) |
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