Non‐Book Items in US Public Libraries

Libraries tend to be associated with books, but in practice they have lent a variety of media to meet the interests and media practices of their users. Early in the twentieth century, public libraries circulated images, such as photographs, prints, and lantern slides. They also lent music scores and player piano rolls. Early in the twenty‐first century, audio recordings and video disks account for roughly 25% of public libraries' total circulation. Libraries have adapted to media change in the past and they are likely to continue to adapt to media change in the future. This article is a companion piece to Galbi's article, Book Circulation Per US Public Library User Since 1856, which appeared in PLQ, 27:4 (2008).     

Browsing Through Daily Life in a Neighborhood Library

Our neighborhoods are full of life. This life flows into and through our libraries. The cares, worries, joys, and pleasures of everyday living accompany these visits. Members of these communities may walk in, be pushed in, and sometimes perhaps, skate in. Those of us who work in their libraries are the beneficiaries. The stories of some of these neighbors as they use the Colonial Heights, Elk Grove, and Fair Oaks branches of the Sacramento Public Library are conveyed in this anecdotal‐based article.     

Book Circulation Per U.S. Public Library User Since 1856

ABSTRACT. Underappreciated data concerning libraries' holdings and circulation over the past century and a half offer insights into the behavior of libraries and their users. Book circulation per public library user indicates an outcome of users' demand for books and libraries' supply of books. From 1856 to 1978, library users borrowed from U.S. public libraries about 15 books per user per year. From 1978 to 2004, about 25% of book circulation shifted to audio‐visual circulation. Over about a century and a half, library book circulation per user shows no strong, long‐run trend either up or down. This outcome suggests that libraries have adapted to maintain the stability of their operation and that library borrowing practices are well‐embedded in popular life.     

A Historical Note to the Public Library Quarterly

No abstract available for this article.     

Assessment of an iPad Loan Program in an Academic Medical Library: A Case Study

An academic medical library expanded its iPad loan service to multiple campus libraries and conducted an assessment of the service. iPads loaded with medical and educational apps were loaned for two-week checkouts from five library campus locations. Device circulation statistics were tracked and users were invited to complete an online survey about their experience. Data were gathered and analyzed for 11 months. The assessment informed the library on how best to adapt the service, including what resources to add to the iPads, and the decision to move devices to campuses with more frequent usage.     

地方高校应用型人才本土国际化培养循环机制研究

国际化培养是当今高等教育发展的重要趋势,国际化培养应用型人才是地方高校管理者和研究者关注的重点。2008年全球经济危机后,国内外市场对应用型人才需求变化,主要表现在:注重应用型人才的国际前沿专业知识水平和国际交流能力;高层次的应用型人才需求量增大;高素质、高质量的复合应用型人才受到市场青睐。要从专业设置、课程设置、外语学习、师资管理、思想道德教育、毕业指导等六个环节与我国地方高校教育现状进行比较分析,构建出我国地方高校应用型人才本土国际化培养循环机制,并提出相应对策建议。     

建立动态闭环职责体系打造公司一流执行力

企业成功的两大基石是正确的战略与坚决的执行,造成执行力脆弱的原因是多方面的,而工作缺乏标准化、流程化,特别是工作职责体系的不完整与不科学是导致执行力缺失的关键环节.只有建立动态闭环的职责体系,执行能力才能最终得到提升.     

中美著名大学图书馆“超期罚款”政策比较及思考

调查中美各8所著名大学图书馆的超期罚款政策,并从政策内容细致程度、政策内容丰富程度、政策罚款力度、政策的可操作性与预期效果四个方面进行了比较与分析,总结出美国大学图书馆超期罚款政策很多值得我们借鉴的地方。最后对于我们是否需要超期罚款政策、我们要从美国大学图书馆学些什么及图书馆服务中应加强与读者的沟通三方面做了一些思考,供国内同行参考。     

基于循环经济理论的企业环境管理体系研究

企业承担着节约资源和保护环境的社会责任,所以应该积极开展环境管理.通过阐述循环经济理论,并将其应用到企业的环境管理中,从企业文化、策划、设计、生产、物流等方面,构建起了基于循环经济理论的环境管理体系,以期提高企业环境管理的有效性.     

基于顾客满意度的电机企业品质管理

电机产业市场集中度低,企业数量多虽多,但是普遍效益不是很好,势均力敌,现有企业之间的竞争很激烈。面对越来越激烈的竞争,电机企业需建立以顾客满意度为宗旨的发展目标,为达到预定的目标,对开发、生产、贩卖及售后全过程的品质管理。