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Rural Libraries was published by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship,
Department of Library Science, Clarion University of Pennsylvania. These files are made
available courtesy of, and with the cooperation of Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Vol. I, No. 1 1981
Heasley, Daryl K. "What Selected Research and Literature Tell Us about Rural People." Rural
Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 1-15.
Hershey, Dale R. "Community Development: The Role of the Rural Librarian." Rural Libraries
1, no. 1 (1981): 16-21.
Norris, Benjamin P. "Social Theory and Its Application to the Study of Community Analysis
and the Problems of the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 22-31.
Curran, Charles and Daniel Barron. "User Studies: The Human Connection and the Rural
Scene." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 32-41.
Case, Robert. "Who Controls the Library System?" Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 42-56.
Ruccio, Nancy C. "Making the Rural Library Part of the Community." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1
(1981): 57-72.
Albrecht, Lois K. "A Lifetime of Learning." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 73-83.
Vavrek, Bernard. "Rural Librarianship: A New Consciousness." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981):
84-91.
Vol. I, No. 2 1981
Fite, Alice E. "School and Public Libraries Communicate." Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 1-9.
Mautino, Patricia. “The Implications of Networking on School-Public Library Cooperation in
Rural America.” Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 11-36.
Brumback, Elsie L. “Public-School Library Cooperation in Rural America: A View from the
State Level." Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 37-47.
Little, Paul. "Library Cooperation and the Lifelong Learning Process." Rural Libraries 1, no. 2
(1981): 49-60.
Woolard, Wilma Lee Broughton. "Combined School/Public Libraries in the United States."
Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 61-81.
Mills, Shirley C. "Views of School Public Library Cooperation from the National Level." Rural
Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 83-88.
“School-Public Library Cooperation: A Bibliography.” Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 89-121.
Vol. I, No. 3 1981
Sims, Sally R. "'New History' in the Countryside: Material Culture, Local History, and the Role
of the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 1-9.
Hoffman, David R. "Interlibrary Cooperation: A Perspective from the State Library of
Pennsylvania." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 11-20.
Head, John W. "Rural Libraries and Information Needs." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 21-27.
McMorran, Charles E. "Automation for the Small Library." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 2933.
Fulmer, Elisabeth S. "Managing the District Library: An Interview with Jean Ferguson." Rural
Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 35-51.
Ruccio, Nancy C. "Planning for Rural Library Service." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 53-59.
Gray, Allan. “Resource-sharing Via Computer Catalog: A Pilot Project." Rural Libraries 1, no.
3 (1981): 61-68.
Vol. I, No. 4 1981
Case, Robert N. “Assessment Checklist – A Guide to Strengthen Community Libraries in
Library Cooperation." Rural Libraries 1, no. 4 (1981): 1-44.
Ruccio, Nancy C. "The Planning Process: Is It for Me?" Rural Libraries 1, no. 4 (1981): 45-87.
Herb, Steven. "A Survey of Rural Librarians on Continuing Education." Rural Libraries 1, no. 4
(1981): 89-118.
Vol. II, No. 1 1982
Crider, Donald M. "Culture and Values of Rural Communities." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982):
1-13.
Leadley, Samuel M. “Information Exchange and Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1
(1982): 15-26.
Head, Patricia A. "Clarion County Information and Referral: A Rural Information Center." Rural
Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 27-36.
Gamaluddin, Ahmad F.M. “Rural Libraries and the Three T’s – Technical Services, Technology,
and Time." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 37-44.
Philip, John J. "Bookmobile Service Reexamined." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 45-50.
McMorran, Charles E. "Public Awareness in Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982):
51-53.
Vavrek, Bernard. "The Future of Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 55-66.
Norell, Irene P., Ed. "Rural Libraries: A Selective Annotated Bibliography." Rural Libraries 2,
no. 1 (1982): 67-105.
Vol. II, No. 2 1982
Speer, Richard. "The Political Process in Rural America." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982): 127.
Fulmer, Elisabeth. “Organizing Technical Services – A Guide." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982):
29-44.
Girvan, Robert B. "The Rural Family and its Implications for Librarians." Rural Libraries 2, no.
2 (1982): 45-51.
Siar, James D. "Folklore and Oral History: An Historian's Perspective." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2
(1982): 53-63.
Kirks, Jim. “Data Base Futures: A Collage of Responses." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982): 6580.
Shirey, George. "Geography and Rural Land Use: An Overview." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2
(1982): 81-91.
Firth, Leslie N. "A Lifetime of Change in Rural America." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982): 93102.
Quadri, Nancy. "Public Relations and the Rural Library: A Bibliography." Rural Libraries 2,
no. 2 (1982): 103-124.
Vol. III, No. 1 1983
Jaugstetter, Michael. "Knowledge of Rural Characteristics: Key to Rural Library Service."
Rural Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 1-11.
Tourtillotte, Martha. "Outhouse Displays: A Rural Library Bonanza." Rural Libraries 3, no. 1
(1983): 13-23.
Bish, Sheryl. "Developing a Community Information Service in a Rural Setting." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 25-42.
Caupp, Nancy. "Bookmobiles and Books by Mail: Not an Either Or Proposition." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 43-60.
Heddinger, Linda. "Cooperative Opportunities for Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 3, no. 1
(1983): 61-73.
Wilson, Ann. “A Marriage of Convenience-or Necessity?: The Combined School-Public
Library." Rural Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 75-94.
Sheller, Becky. "Kids are the Issue: Rural Libraries and Children's Services." Rural Libraries 3,
no. 1 (1983): 95-111.
Vol. III, No. 2 1983
Broeksmit, Jane. "Selecting and 'Selling' Your Books." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 1-6.
Fullerton, K.M. "Microcomputers and Media Specialists: The Changing Role." Rural Libraries
3, no. 2 (1983): 7-11.
"Regional Reports." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 13-20.
Riley, Joanne M. "Calendar Promotes Reading and the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2
(1983): 21-23.
Bish, Sheryl. "Communications, the Future, and the Rural Public Library." Rural Libraries 3,
no. 2 (1983): 25-35.
Holmes, Richard. "North Dakota Reports on Continuing Education Preferences." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 37-57.
Wenger, Denise A. "Table Topics: Taking Library Issues to the Public." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2
(1983): 59-61.
Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship. "Administration of the Small Public Library: A
Bibliography." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 63-88.
Hills, Gordon H. “The Village Library Project: Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 89-105.
Vol. IV, No. 1 1984
Heasley, Daryl and Deborah Bray Preston. "The Changes in Rural America." Rural Libraries 4,
no. 1 (1984): 1-22.
Phelps, Thomas. "The Future of NEH Programming." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 23-36.
Cheski, Richard. "Current Trends in Humanities Programming." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1
(1984): 37-47.
Shelkrot, Elliot. "Reactions from Panel Members." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 48-52.
Case, Robert. "Reactions from Panel Members." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 53-58.
Grey, Jane. "Reactions from Panel Members." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 59-60.
"Extension of Remarks." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 61-71.
Vol. IV, No. 2 1984
Jackle, Barbara E. "Book Borrowing Habits of Urban and Rural Children: A Survey." Rural
Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 1-19.
Grunenwald, Joseph P. “Steps to Take: Marketing the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2
(1984): 21-35.
Marden, J.P. "Give Me a Home Where the Bookmobile Roams." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2
(1984): 37-44.
Newhouse, Anne. "...And Elsewhere in Nevada." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 45-48.
Martin, Irene. "Stretching: Making a Little Money Go..." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 4962.
Houlahan, John. "Three Types of Libraries Serve Rural Patrons." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2
(1984): 63-69.
Day, Anne L. "Industrialization of Rural America." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 71-77.
Vol. V, No. 1 1985
Sheller, Rebekah. "'Reading Railroad' or the Search to Serve Children with Working Parents."
Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 1-8.
Willberg, Carolyn S. "Health Info: Consumer Health Information Center." Rural Libraries 5,
no. 1 (1985): 10-24.
Riley, Joanne M. "Dragon Seeds: Programming for Children in Rural Libraries." Rural
Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 26-34.
Whitney, Loralyn. "Folklore: Programming in the Rural Community." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1
(1985): 35-62.
Goodger-Hill, Carol. "The Best of Both Worlds in Western Massachusetts: Bookmobile
Service." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 64-69.
Vavrek, Bernard. "The Importance of Being Rural." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 71-83.
"The Basics: Paperback Reference Books." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 85-93.
Vol. V, No. 2 1985
National Advisory Board on Rural Information Needs Planning Committee. "The Nabrin Report:
Executive Summary." Rural Libraries 5, no. 2 (1985): i-ii.
National Advisory Board on Rural Information Needs Planning Committee. "The Nabrin
Report." Rural Libraries 5, no. 2 (1985): 1-21.
Vol. VI, No. 1 1986
Raftery, Susan. "Rural Society in America: The 1980's and Beyond." Rural Libraries 6, no. 1
(1986): 1-18.
Hole, Carol. "Producing Quality Bookmobile Service without Going Broke." Rural Libraries 6,
no. 1 (1986): 19-30.
Sanders, Anne. "Bookmobile Service in the East Albemarle Regional Library System." Rural
Libraries 6, no. 1 (1986): 31-39.
Scales, Ann. "Manual on Literacy Programs for Public Libraries." Rural Libraries 6, no. 1
(1986): 41-52.
Ubel, James A. "STI Project Final Report." Rural Libraries 6, no. 1 (1986): 53-64.
Vol. VI, No. 2 1986
Coval, Margaret and Paul G. McKenna. "Flagler Humanities Programs: Success in a Tiny
Library." Rural Libraries 6, no. 2 (1986): 7-15.
Gunter, Judith B. “The Traveling Library in England: A History." Rural Libraries 6, no. 2
(1986): 17-25.
Partin, Gail. "Telephone Reference Service in Rural Pennsylvania Libraries: A Survey." Rural
Libraries 6, no. 2 (1986): 27-75.
Vol. VII, No. 1 1987
Lithgo, Sue Wanchock. "Public Libraries/Agricultural Extension Agencies: Potential for
Cooperation." Rural Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 7-42.
Repenning, Thomas. "Planning for Jail Service in Frederick County, Virginia: A Study." Rural
Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 43-62.
Emmer, Barbara L. "Extending Library Services to Extended Campus Programs." Rural
Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 63-84.
Fecko, Mary B. “Index to Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 85-107.
Vol. VII, No. 2 1987
Durante, Mary Ann. "Rural Medical Libraries." Rural Libraries 7, no. 2 (1987): 1-26.
Schott, Virginia O. "Site Selection for Rural Public Libraries." Rural Libraries 7, no. 2 (1987):
27-59.
Lynch, Timothy P. "A Preliminary Survey of Library Board Trustees from Four Libraries in
Pennsylvania." Rural Libraries 7, no. 2 (1987): 61-97.
Vol. VIII, No. 1 1988
Head, John W. "Rural Libraries and the State Library Agencies: A Study from the Center for the
Study of Rural Librarianship." Rural Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 7-17.
Amend, John. "Material Grants for California's Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 8, no. 1
(1988): 19-24.
Goodger-Hill, Carol. "The Realities of Collection Building in the Rural Public Library." Rural
Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 25-31.
Klevar, Georgie. "Rural Campaign on Illiteracy: The Region, The Technical Institutes and the
Libraries." Rural Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 33-38.
Starke, Nancy A. "Library Continuing Education Needs in Kansas: The Rural Perspective."
Rural Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 39-70.
Vol. VIII, No. 2 1988
Heasley, Daryl K. and Deborah A. Price. "Challenges of the Rural Environment: Implications
for Public Libraries." Rural Libraries 8, no. 2 (1988): 7-29.
LaClair, Carol. "The Library's Collection and the Rural Community: Some Possibilities." Rural
Libraries 8, no. 2 (1988): 30-61.
Griffith, Leah M. "Consulting to Rural Public Libraries: A Survey of State Library Agencies."
Rural Libraries 8, no. 2 (1988): 62-90.
Vol. IX, No. 1 1989
Charton, Michael. "Training Library Students about Mobile Library Services." Rural Libraries
9, no. 1 (1989): 7-13.
Hoffman-Pfeffer, Carol. "Rural Library Staff: Israel, A Case Study." Rural Libraries 9, no. 1
(1989): 15-59.
Emert, Aileen A. “’Please – No Sales Person’: A Survey of Audiovisual Materials in Rural
Libraries." Rural Libraries 9, no. 1 (1989): 61-83.
Vol. IX, No. 2 1989
Heasley, Daryl K. "The Changing Dimensions of Rural America: So What?" Rural Libraries 9,
no. 2 (1989): 7-26.
Fowler, Dave. "Rural Information Needs." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 27-30.
John, Patricia La Caille. "The Rural Information Center: Information Needs for Local Rural
Officials." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 31-36.
Mears, Ruth Anne. "Rural Information Needs as Seen by Ruth Anne Mears." Rural Libraries 9,
no. 2 (1989): 37-43.
Weaver, Paul. "Rural Information Needs as Seen by Paul Weaver." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2
(1989): 45-47.
Howard, Joseph H. "The Role of the National Agricultural Library." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2
(1989): 49-54.
Frank, Robyn C. "Information Centers at NAL." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 55-59.
John, Patricia La Caille. "The Rural Information Center." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 6167.
Walters, Clarence R. "OCLC and Rural Library Service." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 6983.
Vavrek, Bernard. "The Rural Library: Some Recent Research." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989):
85-95.
Lynch, Tim. "Cooperation between Libraries and Extension." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989):
97-103.
Vasey, Bill. "The Intermountain Community Learning Information Services Project: A
Participant's View." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 105-107.
Vol. X, No. 1 1990
Schmitt, Jackie. "Cooperation and Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 10, no. 1 (1990): 7-29.
Hollaran, Susan. "Rural Public Library Service to Native Americans." Rural Libraries 10, no. 1
(1990): 31-48.
Wesman, Evelyn. "Black Illiteracy in the Rural South." Rural Libraries 10, no. 1 (1990): 49-61.
Vol. X, No. 2 1990
Hanks, Gardner C. "The Rural Environment's Effects on Library Service: A Consultant's
Perspective." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 7-23.
Stephens, Annabel K. and Kathryn D. Wright. "Planning Multitype Services in a Rural
Environment." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 25-44.
Grieshop, James I. and Phelan R. Fretz. "Strategic Planning for Rural Libraries: A California
Case." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 45-60.
Willits, Harold W. and Fern K. Willits. "Adolescent Reading: A Study of Twelve Rural
Pennsylvania Towns." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 61-70.
Vol. XI, No. 1 1991
Reynolds, Donald B. Jr. "Leisure Reading or Information Center: What is the Library's Role?"
Rural Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991): 7-23.
Willits, Harold W. and Fern K. Willits. "Rural Reading Behavior and Library Usage: Findings
from a Pennsylvania Survey." Rural Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991): 25-42.
John, Patricia. "The Rural Information Center's First Year on the National Scene." Rural
Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991): 43-51.
Wilkinson, Kenneth P. "Information Access in Rural Areas." Rural Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991):
53-67.
Vol. XI, No. 2 1991
Mumma, Polly S. “Technology and the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 7-20.
Mika, Joseph J. "Distance Education: The Rural Role of the Urban Library and Information
Science Program." Rural Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 21-26.
Shilts, Thomas P. "A Study of Rural Public Library Patrons by Unobtrusive Observation." Rural
Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 27-48.
Tremaine, Jayne. "A Preliminary Survey of Public Library Trustees from New York State."
Rural Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 49-68.
Vol. XII, No. 1 1992
Strickler, Sally Ann. “Civic Spirit Spurs Satellite: A Tale of an Off-Campus Library." Rural
Libraries 12, no. 1 (1992): 1-11.
Hales, John D. Jr. "White House Conference on Library & Information Services." Rural
Libraries 12, no.1 (1992): 13-17.
Williams, Mlou. "Survey of Continuing Education Opportunities for Rural Librarians." Rural
Libraries 12, no.1 (1992): 19-47.
Hanks, Gardner. "What Small Town Public Libraries Mean to Their Communities: A
Consultant’s Perspective." Rural Libraries 12, no. 1 (1992): 49-70.
Vol. XII, No. 2 1992
Heasley, Daryl. "Key Issues in Rural Development." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992): 3-8.
Johnson, Jonathan. "The Role of Information in Rural Economic Development." Rural Libraries
12, no. 2 (1992): 9-26.
John, Patricia. "How RIC Provides Answers for Rural America." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2
(1992): 27-38.
Killacky, Jim. "Is Renewed Leadership the Answer?" Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992): 39-44.
McGinn, Howard. "The Use of State Information Resources." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992):
45-53.
Raftery, Sue. "Schools Supporting the Rural Infrastructure." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992): 5563.
Vol. XIII, No. 1 1993
Schillinger, Janet. "Books By Mail Survey." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1 (1993): 3-11.
Cox, Jamie Suzane. "Services Offered in Rural Libraries in Nebraska." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 13-34.
Drukenbrod, Ellen C. "Rural Residents and Health Information." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 35-51.
Berges, Cherry. "Risk Management: The Unrecognized Necessity." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 53-66.
Shilts, Carla. "Day Care: A New Role for the Rural Public Library?" Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 67-79.
Vol. XIII, No. 2 1993
Shubert, Joseph F. "What is the Role of the Public Library?" Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993): 314.
Young, Peter R. "How the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Supports Rural America." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993): 15-36.
John, Patricia Calle. "America’s Rural Information Resource." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993):
37-52.
Martin, Kenneth E. "Elements Affecting Telecommunications Policy." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2
(1993): 53-67.
Dunbar, Joy. "Developing Leadership for Rural America." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993): 6974.
Vol. XIV, No. 1 1994
Lynch, Timothy. “How Nebraska has Responded with Telecommunications and Long-Distance
Education." Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 3-10.
Marien, Michael. "Infoglut, Democracy, and Sustainability: Futures for the Small Public
Library." Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 11-24.
Williams, Jane. "The Role of the United States National Commission on Libraries and
Information Science in Assisting Rural America." Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 25-44.
Phillips, John. "How Far Does Outreach Reach?" Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 45-58.
Case, Robert N. "And What Do We Do Now?" Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 59-69.
Vol. XIV, No. 2 1994
Johnson, Jonathan. "Role of Information in Rural Economic Development: A Legislative
Perspective." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 3-20.
McGinn, Howard. "The Use of State Information Resources." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994):
21-29.
Heasley, Daryl. "Key Issues in Rural Development." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 31-36.
John, Patricia La Caille. "The Rural Information Center: Federal and State Cooperation Expands
Information Access." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 37-48.
Wilkinson, Ken. "Technology: Crisis for Rural America." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 4966.
Vol. XV, No. 1 1995
Gunter, Judith B. "Online Networking in Jefferson County, Washington." Rural Libraries 15, no.
1 (1995): 3-9.
"Small/Rural Libraries: The Challenge of Automation and Resource Sharing." Rural Libraries
15, no. 1 (1995): 11-17.
Charton, Michael. "A Microfiche Catalog on the Bookmobile." Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995):
19-20.
Rothlisberg, Allen P. "Sharing the Wealth: An Approach to Creative Professional Library
Staffing in Northeastern Arizona." Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 21-23.
Bingham, Bing. "Have You Heard it on the Grapevine?" Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 25-28.
Woodward, Jeannette. "Steeped in Sticky Statistics: Adventures in Collection Development."
Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 29-34.
MacDonald, Brad. "The Public Image of Libraries and Librarians as a Potential Barrier to Rural
Access." Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 35-57.
Vol. XV, No. 2 1995
Marek, Kate. "Rural Development Through Electrification: A Model from Yesterday for Today’s
Electronic Development Issues." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 7-14.
Christenson, John. "Survival Guide for the Next Century." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 1536.
Patterson, Lotsee. "Information Needs and Services of Native Americans." Rural Libraries 15,
no. 2 (1995): 37-44.
Nweke, Ken M.C. "Libraries and Related Activities as Instrumentalities of Education for Rural
Development in Nigeria." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 45-54.
Christensen, Steven B., Marsha D. Broadway, and Holly Garbutt. "Medical Information Needs
and Frustrations in a Rural Community." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 55-72.
Vol. XVI, No. 1 1996
Swan, James. "Automating Small Libraries." Rural Libraries16, no. 1 (1996): 7-22.
Merrifield, Mark. "And How Do We Pay for Public Libraries?" Rural Libraries 16, no. 1 (1996):
23-34.
Fitzsimmons, Joe. "Librarianship Facing a Challenging Future." Rural Libraries 16, no. 1 (1996):
35-47.
Tate, Thelma H. "Moving Information Systems and the Implementation of the UNESCO Public
Library Manifesto: New Paradigms for Literacy." Rural Libraries 16, no. 1 (1996): 48-54.
Vol. XVI, No. 2 1996
Lucas, Joyce L. "A Study of Rural Schools and Technology." Rural Libraries 16, no. 2 (1996): 721.
Clark, Jack L. "Funding Sources for Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 16, no. 2 (1996): 22-40.
Tracy, Morgan. "Public Libraries and Multitype Cooperatives in Illinois: Implication of Service
for Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 16, no. 2 (1996): 41-73.
Vol. XVII, No. 1 1997
Canepi, Kitti. "Information Access Through Electronic Databases for Rural Public Libraries."
Rural Libraries 17, no. 1 (1997): 7-33.
Voss, Joyce. "Bookmobiles in the Burbs." Rural Libraries 17, no. 1 (1997): 35-39.
Kennedy, Liam. "Bookmobile Survey." Rural Libraries 17, no. 1 (1997): 41-50.
Saupp, Kathryn. "Connections: Internet in Rural Pennsylvania Libraries." Rural Libraries 17,
no.1 (1997): 51-67.
Vol. XVII, No. 2 1997
Yoho, Judith. "KCnet: A Rural Area Network Model." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2 (1997): 7-24.
Opaleke, J.F. "Public Library Service in Nigeria: Clientele Evaluation of Offa Township
Library." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2 (1997): 25-42.
Drescher, Judith A. "Outreach and the Public Need." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2 (1997): 43-50.
Blasingham, Laura. "Bookmobiles: A Bibliography of Resources." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2
(1997): 51-68.
Vol. XVIII, No. 1 1998
Nelson, Kristina L. "A Challenge: Technology and the Kalona Public Library." Rural Libraries
18, no.1 (1998): 7-22.
Kennedy, Liam. "Pennsylvania Bookmobile Survey." Rural Libraries 18, no.1 (1998): 23-30.
Klee, Edward and John Philip. "When Change Becomes the Constant and Time the Variable
Becoming Resilient to Change." Rural Libraries 18, no. 1 (1998): 31-35.
Aboluwarin, Abimola. "The Role of Rural Libraries in Information Dissemination to Nigerian
Farmers." Rural Libraries 18, no. 1 (1998): 36-43.
Blasingham, Laura and Suzann Lawlor. "Rural Librarianship: A Bibliography." Rural Libraries
18, no. 1 (1998): 44-48.
Vol. XVIII, No. 2, 1998
Brisidene, David. "Survey of the Rural Library and the Americans with Disabilities Act." Rural
Libraries 18, no. 2 (1998): 7-33.
Fogarty, James S. and Michele Misiewiez. "Online at Pennsylvania Libraries." Rural Libraries
18, no.2 (1998): 34-38.
Waters, Richard L. "The Bookmobile and its Future." Rural Libraries 18, no. 2 (1998): 39-41.
Scholl Jr.,Chester B. "Community Networking in Mercer County by the Merlink Project." Rural
Libraries 18, no. 2 (1998): 42-54.
Vol. XIX, No. 1, 1999
Salmon, Robert. "Growth and Vitality for the Small Library." Rural Libraries 19, no. 1
(1999):7-29.
Harris, Kimberely D. "Lost and ...Found?:Children in the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 19,
no.1 (1999):30-35.
Trapp, Janice. "Networking Information Services to Support Local Businesses." Rural Libraries
19, no. 1 (1999): 36-44.
Vol. XIX, No. 2, 1999
Smith, Stephen M. "Why Telecommunications Technology is Not Just an Option to Think About
for Rural Economic Development." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999):6-20.
Heasley, Daryl K. "Strategies for Capacity Development." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999): 2130.
Foust, Suzanne. "KCNet: A Model for Rural Connectivity." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999):3145.
Depo, Gerald. "What Communities Need to Do." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999):46-64.
Vol. XX, No. 1, 2000
Spencer, Roxanne Myers. "The Rural Library in an Urban Environment: A Study of the Brown
County Public Library." Rural Libraries 20, no.1 (2000):7-32.
Salaam, M.O. "Extending Library Services to Non-Literate Farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria:
Problems and Prospects." Rural Libraries 20, no. 1 (2000):33-37.
Schulenburg, Alexander Hugo. "The Book vs. The Box: The Impact of Broadcast Television on
Library Borrowing Levels on St. Helena, South Atlantic." Rural Libraries 20, no.1 (2000): 3851.
Rahman, Faizur. "Status of Rural and Small Libraries in Bangladesh: Directions for the Future."
Rural Libraries 20, no.1 (2000): 52-60.
Vol. XX, No. 2, 2000
Flatley, Robert. "Characterizing the Role of the Public Librarian: A Survey." Rural Libraries 20,
no. 2 (2000): 8-28.
Agboola, A.T. "Rural Information Supply and Nigerian Agricultural Libraries." Rural Libraries
20, no. 2 (2000): 29-37.
Johnson, Linda. "The Rural Library: Programs and Services, Community Coalitions and
Networks." Rural Libraries 20, no. 2 (2000): 38-62.
Rawlins, Susan M. "Rustic Roving: An 'Alternative Lifestyle' Bookmobile." Rural Libraries 20,
no. 2 (2000): 63-64.
Vol. XXI, No. 1, 2001
Flatley, Robert. "Rural Librarians and the Internet: A Survey of Usage, Attitudes, and Impact."
Rural Libraries 21, no. 1 (2001): 7-24.
Chavez, Gilbert T. "Workforce Training and Development in Selected Public Libraries
Throughout the State of Oregon: Patterns and Implications." Rural Libraries 21, no. 1 (2001):
25-50.
Luchs, Manda. "The Education of the Rural Librarian: Advantages and Obstacles." Rural
Libraries 21, no. 1 (2001): 51-64.
Vol XXI, No. 2, 2001
Walton, Susan P. "Programming in Rural and Small Libraries: An Overview and Discussion."
Rural Libraries 21, no. 2 (2001): 7-23.
Xu, Jia. "The Development and Role of Rural Libraries in China." Rural Libraries 21, no.2
(2001): 24-36.
Minich, Michelle. "An Investigation of Library Services Offered to Kindergarten Students in
Rural Public Schools in Washington County, Pennsylvania." Rural Libraries 21, no. 2 (2001):
37-54.
Vol. XXII, No. 1, 2002
Bennett, Al. "The Rural Initiative of the California State Library." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1
(2002): 7-18.
Patterson, Lotsee. "Tribal and Reservation Libraries." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002): 19-24.
Hansen, Eric. "The New Kansas Library Card: Remote Access to Electronic Resources." Rural
Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002): 25-30.
Buchanan, William E. "Developing Library Collections When Everyone Thinks the Internet is
Everything...And Other Challenges on the Road to Diversity." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002):
31-40.
Ness, Steven L. "Libraries and Rural Latin America: The Work of Mennonite Central
Committee in Bolivia and Guatemala." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002): 41-62.
Vol. XXII, No. 2, 2002
Wagner, Rod. "So What Do We All Do Until Next Year's Conference?" Rural Libraries 22, no.
2 (2002): 1-8.
Lang, Shannon. "Marketing for Dummies." Rural Libraries 22, no. 2 (2002): 9-11.
Kline, Kerry A. "Libraries, Schools, and Wired Communities in Rural Areas and the Changing
Communications Landscape." Rural Libraries 22, no. 2 (2002): 13-41.
Bitterman, Lisa. "Across Towns and Across Times: Library Service to Young People in Rural
Libraries 2002." Rural Libraries 22, no. 2 (2002): 43-62.
Department of Library Science, Clarion University of Pennsylvania. These files are made
available courtesy of, and with the cooperation of Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Vol. I, No. 1 1981
Heasley, Daryl K. "What Selected Research and Literature Tell Us about Rural People." Rural
Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 1-15.
Hershey, Dale R. "Community Development: The Role of the Rural Librarian." Rural Libraries
1, no. 1 (1981): 16-21.
Norris, Benjamin P. "Social Theory and Its Application to the Study of Community Analysis
and the Problems of the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 22-31.
Curran, Charles and Daniel Barron. "User Studies: The Human Connection and the Rural
Scene." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 32-41.
Case, Robert. "Who Controls the Library System?" Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 42-56.
Ruccio, Nancy C. "Making the Rural Library Part of the Community." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1
(1981): 57-72.
Albrecht, Lois K. "A Lifetime of Learning." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981): 73-83.
Vavrek, Bernard. "Rural Librarianship: A New Consciousness." Rural Libraries 1, no. 1 (1981):
84-91.
Vol. I, No. 2 1981
Fite, Alice E. "School and Public Libraries Communicate." Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 1-9.
Mautino, Patricia. “The Implications of Networking on School-Public Library Cooperation in
Rural America.” Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 11-36.
Brumback, Elsie L. “Public-School Library Cooperation in Rural America: A View from the
State Level." Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 37-47.
Little, Paul. "Library Cooperation and the Lifelong Learning Process." Rural Libraries 1, no. 2
(1981): 49-60.
Woolard, Wilma Lee Broughton. "Combined School/Public Libraries in the United States."
Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 61-81.
Mills, Shirley C. "Views of School Public Library Cooperation from the National Level." Rural
Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 83-88.
“School-Public Library Cooperation: A Bibliography.” Rural Libraries 1, no. 2 (1981): 89-121.
Vol. I, No. 3 1981
Sims, Sally R. "'New History' in the Countryside: Material Culture, Local History, and the Role
of the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 1-9.
Hoffman, David R. "Interlibrary Cooperation: A Perspective from the State Library of
Pennsylvania." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 11-20.
Head, John W. "Rural Libraries and Information Needs." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 21-27.
McMorran, Charles E. "Automation for the Small Library." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 2933.
Fulmer, Elisabeth S. "Managing the District Library: An Interview with Jean Ferguson." Rural
Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 35-51.
Ruccio, Nancy C. "Planning for Rural Library Service." Rural Libraries 1, no. 3 (1981): 53-59.
Gray, Allan. “Resource-sharing Via Computer Catalog: A Pilot Project." Rural Libraries 1, no.
3 (1981): 61-68.
Vol. I, No. 4 1981
Case, Robert N. “Assessment Checklist – A Guide to Strengthen Community Libraries in
Library Cooperation." Rural Libraries 1, no. 4 (1981): 1-44.
Ruccio, Nancy C. "The Planning Process: Is It for Me?" Rural Libraries 1, no. 4 (1981): 45-87.
Herb, Steven. "A Survey of Rural Librarians on Continuing Education." Rural Libraries 1, no. 4
(1981): 89-118.
Vol. II, No. 1 1982
Crider, Donald M. "Culture and Values of Rural Communities." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982):
1-13.
Leadley, Samuel M. “Information Exchange and Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1
(1982): 15-26.
Head, Patricia A. "Clarion County Information and Referral: A Rural Information Center." Rural
Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 27-36.
Gamaluddin, Ahmad F.M. “Rural Libraries and the Three T’s – Technical Services, Technology,
and Time." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 37-44.
Philip, John J. "Bookmobile Service Reexamined." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 45-50.
McMorran, Charles E. "Public Awareness in Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982):
51-53.
Vavrek, Bernard. "The Future of Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 2, no. 1 (1982): 55-66.
Norell, Irene P., Ed. "Rural Libraries: A Selective Annotated Bibliography." Rural Libraries 2,
no. 1 (1982): 67-105.
Vol. II, No. 2 1982
Speer, Richard. "The Political Process in Rural America." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982): 127.
Fulmer, Elisabeth. “Organizing Technical Services – A Guide." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982):
29-44.
Girvan, Robert B. "The Rural Family and its Implications for Librarians." Rural Libraries 2, no.
2 (1982): 45-51.
Siar, James D. "Folklore and Oral History: An Historian's Perspective." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2
(1982): 53-63.
Kirks, Jim. “Data Base Futures: A Collage of Responses." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982): 6580.
Shirey, George. "Geography and Rural Land Use: An Overview." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2
(1982): 81-91.
Firth, Leslie N. "A Lifetime of Change in Rural America." Rural Libraries 2, no. 2 (1982): 93102.
Quadri, Nancy. "Public Relations and the Rural Library: A Bibliography." Rural Libraries 2,
no. 2 (1982): 103-124.
Vol. III, No. 1 1983
Jaugstetter, Michael. "Knowledge of Rural Characteristics: Key to Rural Library Service."
Rural Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 1-11.
Tourtillotte, Martha. "Outhouse Displays: A Rural Library Bonanza." Rural Libraries 3, no. 1
(1983): 13-23.
Bish, Sheryl. "Developing a Community Information Service in a Rural Setting." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 25-42.
Caupp, Nancy. "Bookmobiles and Books by Mail: Not an Either Or Proposition." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 43-60.
Heddinger, Linda. "Cooperative Opportunities for Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 3, no. 1
(1983): 61-73.
Wilson, Ann. “A Marriage of Convenience-or Necessity?: The Combined School-Public
Library." Rural Libraries 3, no. 1 (1983): 75-94.
Sheller, Becky. "Kids are the Issue: Rural Libraries and Children's Services." Rural Libraries 3,
no. 1 (1983): 95-111.
Vol. III, No. 2 1983
Broeksmit, Jane. "Selecting and 'Selling' Your Books." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 1-6.
Fullerton, K.M. "Microcomputers and Media Specialists: The Changing Role." Rural Libraries
3, no. 2 (1983): 7-11.
"Regional Reports." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 13-20.
Riley, Joanne M. "Calendar Promotes Reading and the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2
(1983): 21-23.
Bish, Sheryl. "Communications, the Future, and the Rural Public Library." Rural Libraries 3,
no. 2 (1983): 25-35.
Holmes, Richard. "North Dakota Reports on Continuing Education Preferences." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 37-57.
Wenger, Denise A. "Table Topics: Taking Library Issues to the Public." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2
(1983): 59-61.
Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship. "Administration of the Small Public Library: A
Bibliography." Rural Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 63-88.
Hills, Gordon H. “The Village Library Project: Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska." Rural
Libraries 3, no. 2 (1983): 89-105.
Vol. IV, No. 1 1984
Heasley, Daryl and Deborah Bray Preston. "The Changes in Rural America." Rural Libraries 4,
no. 1 (1984): 1-22.
Phelps, Thomas. "The Future of NEH Programming." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 23-36.
Cheski, Richard. "Current Trends in Humanities Programming." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1
(1984): 37-47.
Shelkrot, Elliot. "Reactions from Panel Members." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 48-52.
Case, Robert. "Reactions from Panel Members." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 53-58.
Grey, Jane. "Reactions from Panel Members." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 59-60.
"Extension of Remarks." Rural Libraries 4, no. 1 (1984): 61-71.
Vol. IV, No. 2 1984
Jackle, Barbara E. "Book Borrowing Habits of Urban and Rural Children: A Survey." Rural
Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 1-19.
Grunenwald, Joseph P. “Steps to Take: Marketing the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2
(1984): 21-35.
Marden, J.P. "Give Me a Home Where the Bookmobile Roams." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2
(1984): 37-44.
Newhouse, Anne. "...And Elsewhere in Nevada." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 45-48.
Martin, Irene. "Stretching: Making a Little Money Go..." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 4962.
Houlahan, John. "Three Types of Libraries Serve Rural Patrons." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2
(1984): 63-69.
Day, Anne L. "Industrialization of Rural America." Rural Libraries 4, no. 2 (1984): 71-77.
Vol. V, No. 1 1985
Sheller, Rebekah. "'Reading Railroad' or the Search to Serve Children with Working Parents."
Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 1-8.
Willberg, Carolyn S. "Health Info: Consumer Health Information Center." Rural Libraries 5,
no. 1 (1985): 10-24.
Riley, Joanne M. "Dragon Seeds: Programming for Children in Rural Libraries." Rural
Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 26-34.
Whitney, Loralyn. "Folklore: Programming in the Rural Community." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1
(1985): 35-62.
Goodger-Hill, Carol. "The Best of Both Worlds in Western Massachusetts: Bookmobile
Service." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 64-69.
Vavrek, Bernard. "The Importance of Being Rural." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 71-83.
"The Basics: Paperback Reference Books." Rural Libraries 5, no. 1 (1985): 85-93.
Vol. V, No. 2 1985
National Advisory Board on Rural Information Needs Planning Committee. "The Nabrin Report:
Executive Summary." Rural Libraries 5, no. 2 (1985): i-ii.
National Advisory Board on Rural Information Needs Planning Committee. "The Nabrin
Report." Rural Libraries 5, no. 2 (1985): 1-21.
Vol. VI, No. 1 1986
Raftery, Susan. "Rural Society in America: The 1980's and Beyond." Rural Libraries 6, no. 1
(1986): 1-18.
Hole, Carol. "Producing Quality Bookmobile Service without Going Broke." Rural Libraries 6,
no. 1 (1986): 19-30.
Sanders, Anne. "Bookmobile Service in the East Albemarle Regional Library System." Rural
Libraries 6, no. 1 (1986): 31-39.
Scales, Ann. "Manual on Literacy Programs for Public Libraries." Rural Libraries 6, no. 1
(1986): 41-52.
Ubel, James A. "STI Project Final Report." Rural Libraries 6, no. 1 (1986): 53-64.
Vol. VI, No. 2 1986
Coval, Margaret and Paul G. McKenna. "Flagler Humanities Programs: Success in a Tiny
Library." Rural Libraries 6, no. 2 (1986): 7-15.
Gunter, Judith B. “The Traveling Library in England: A History." Rural Libraries 6, no. 2
(1986): 17-25.
Partin, Gail. "Telephone Reference Service in Rural Pennsylvania Libraries: A Survey." Rural
Libraries 6, no. 2 (1986): 27-75.
Vol. VII, No. 1 1987
Lithgo, Sue Wanchock. "Public Libraries/Agricultural Extension Agencies: Potential for
Cooperation." Rural Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 7-42.
Repenning, Thomas. "Planning for Jail Service in Frederick County, Virginia: A Study." Rural
Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 43-62.
Emmer, Barbara L. "Extending Library Services to Extended Campus Programs." Rural
Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 63-84.
Fecko, Mary B. “Index to Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 7, no. 1 (1987): 85-107.
Vol. VII, No. 2 1987
Durante, Mary Ann. "Rural Medical Libraries." Rural Libraries 7, no. 2 (1987): 1-26.
Schott, Virginia O. "Site Selection for Rural Public Libraries." Rural Libraries 7, no. 2 (1987):
27-59.
Lynch, Timothy P. "A Preliminary Survey of Library Board Trustees from Four Libraries in
Pennsylvania." Rural Libraries 7, no. 2 (1987): 61-97.
Vol. VIII, No. 1 1988
Head, John W. "Rural Libraries and the State Library Agencies: A Study from the Center for the
Study of Rural Librarianship." Rural Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 7-17.
Amend, John. "Material Grants for California's Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 8, no. 1
(1988): 19-24.
Goodger-Hill, Carol. "The Realities of Collection Building in the Rural Public Library." Rural
Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 25-31.
Klevar, Georgie. "Rural Campaign on Illiteracy: The Region, The Technical Institutes and the
Libraries." Rural Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 33-38.
Starke, Nancy A. "Library Continuing Education Needs in Kansas: The Rural Perspective."
Rural Libraries 8, no. 1 (1988): 39-70.
Vol. VIII, No. 2 1988
Heasley, Daryl K. and Deborah A. Price. "Challenges of the Rural Environment: Implications
for Public Libraries." Rural Libraries 8, no. 2 (1988): 7-29.
LaClair, Carol. "The Library's Collection and the Rural Community: Some Possibilities." Rural
Libraries 8, no. 2 (1988): 30-61.
Griffith, Leah M. "Consulting to Rural Public Libraries: A Survey of State Library Agencies."
Rural Libraries 8, no. 2 (1988): 62-90.
Vol. IX, No. 1 1989
Charton, Michael. "Training Library Students about Mobile Library Services." Rural Libraries
9, no. 1 (1989): 7-13.
Hoffman-Pfeffer, Carol. "Rural Library Staff: Israel, A Case Study." Rural Libraries 9, no. 1
(1989): 15-59.
Emert, Aileen A. “’Please – No Sales Person’: A Survey of Audiovisual Materials in Rural
Libraries." Rural Libraries 9, no. 1 (1989): 61-83.
Vol. IX, No. 2 1989
Heasley, Daryl K. "The Changing Dimensions of Rural America: So What?" Rural Libraries 9,
no. 2 (1989): 7-26.
Fowler, Dave. "Rural Information Needs." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 27-30.
John, Patricia La Caille. "The Rural Information Center: Information Needs for Local Rural
Officials." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 31-36.
Mears, Ruth Anne. "Rural Information Needs as Seen by Ruth Anne Mears." Rural Libraries 9,
no. 2 (1989): 37-43.
Weaver, Paul. "Rural Information Needs as Seen by Paul Weaver." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2
(1989): 45-47.
Howard, Joseph H. "The Role of the National Agricultural Library." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2
(1989): 49-54.
Frank, Robyn C. "Information Centers at NAL." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 55-59.
John, Patricia La Caille. "The Rural Information Center." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 6167.
Walters, Clarence R. "OCLC and Rural Library Service." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 6983.
Vavrek, Bernard. "The Rural Library: Some Recent Research." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989):
85-95.
Lynch, Tim. "Cooperation between Libraries and Extension." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989):
97-103.
Vasey, Bill. "The Intermountain Community Learning Information Services Project: A
Participant's View." Rural Libraries 9, no. 2 (1989): 105-107.
Vol. X, No. 1 1990
Schmitt, Jackie. "Cooperation and Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 10, no. 1 (1990): 7-29.
Hollaran, Susan. "Rural Public Library Service to Native Americans." Rural Libraries 10, no. 1
(1990): 31-48.
Wesman, Evelyn. "Black Illiteracy in the Rural South." Rural Libraries 10, no. 1 (1990): 49-61.
Vol. X, No. 2 1990
Hanks, Gardner C. "The Rural Environment's Effects on Library Service: A Consultant's
Perspective." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 7-23.
Stephens, Annabel K. and Kathryn D. Wright. "Planning Multitype Services in a Rural
Environment." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 25-44.
Grieshop, James I. and Phelan R. Fretz. "Strategic Planning for Rural Libraries: A California
Case." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 45-60.
Willits, Harold W. and Fern K. Willits. "Adolescent Reading: A Study of Twelve Rural
Pennsylvania Towns." Rural Libraries 10, no. 2 (1990): 61-70.
Vol. XI, No. 1 1991
Reynolds, Donald B. Jr. "Leisure Reading or Information Center: What is the Library's Role?"
Rural Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991): 7-23.
Willits, Harold W. and Fern K. Willits. "Rural Reading Behavior and Library Usage: Findings
from a Pennsylvania Survey." Rural Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991): 25-42.
John, Patricia. "The Rural Information Center's First Year on the National Scene." Rural
Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991): 43-51.
Wilkinson, Kenneth P. "Information Access in Rural Areas." Rural Libraries 11, no. 1 (1991):
53-67.
Vol. XI, No. 2 1991
Mumma, Polly S. “Technology and the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 7-20.
Mika, Joseph J. "Distance Education: The Rural Role of the Urban Library and Information
Science Program." Rural Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 21-26.
Shilts, Thomas P. "A Study of Rural Public Library Patrons by Unobtrusive Observation." Rural
Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 27-48.
Tremaine, Jayne. "A Preliminary Survey of Public Library Trustees from New York State."
Rural Libraries 11, no. 2 (1991): 49-68.
Vol. XII, No. 1 1992
Strickler, Sally Ann. “Civic Spirit Spurs Satellite: A Tale of an Off-Campus Library." Rural
Libraries 12, no. 1 (1992): 1-11.
Hales, John D. Jr. "White House Conference on Library & Information Services." Rural
Libraries 12, no.1 (1992): 13-17.
Williams, Mlou. "Survey of Continuing Education Opportunities for Rural Librarians." Rural
Libraries 12, no.1 (1992): 19-47.
Hanks, Gardner. "What Small Town Public Libraries Mean to Their Communities: A
Consultant’s Perspective." Rural Libraries 12, no. 1 (1992): 49-70.
Vol. XII, No. 2 1992
Heasley, Daryl. "Key Issues in Rural Development." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992): 3-8.
Johnson, Jonathan. "The Role of Information in Rural Economic Development." Rural Libraries
12, no. 2 (1992): 9-26.
John, Patricia. "How RIC Provides Answers for Rural America." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2
(1992): 27-38.
Killacky, Jim. "Is Renewed Leadership the Answer?" Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992): 39-44.
McGinn, Howard. "The Use of State Information Resources." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992):
45-53.
Raftery, Sue. "Schools Supporting the Rural Infrastructure." Rural Libraries 12, no. 2 (1992): 5563.
Vol. XIII, No. 1 1993
Schillinger, Janet. "Books By Mail Survey." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1 (1993): 3-11.
Cox, Jamie Suzane. "Services Offered in Rural Libraries in Nebraska." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 13-34.
Drukenbrod, Ellen C. "Rural Residents and Health Information." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 35-51.
Berges, Cherry. "Risk Management: The Unrecognized Necessity." Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 53-66.
Shilts, Carla. "Day Care: A New Role for the Rural Public Library?" Rural Libraries 13, no. 1
(1993): 67-79.
Vol. XIII, No. 2 1993
Shubert, Joseph F. "What is the Role of the Public Library?" Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993): 314.
Young, Peter R. "How the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Supports Rural America." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993): 15-36.
John, Patricia Calle. "America’s Rural Information Resource." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993):
37-52.
Martin, Kenneth E. "Elements Affecting Telecommunications Policy." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2
(1993): 53-67.
Dunbar, Joy. "Developing Leadership for Rural America." Rural Libraries 13, no. 2 (1993): 6974.
Vol. XIV, No. 1 1994
Lynch, Timothy. “How Nebraska has Responded with Telecommunications and Long-Distance
Education." Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 3-10.
Marien, Michael. "Infoglut, Democracy, and Sustainability: Futures for the Small Public
Library." Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 11-24.
Williams, Jane. "The Role of the United States National Commission on Libraries and
Information Science in Assisting Rural America." Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 25-44.
Phillips, John. "How Far Does Outreach Reach?" Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 45-58.
Case, Robert N. "And What Do We Do Now?" Rural Libraries 14, no. 1 (1994): 59-69.
Vol. XIV, No. 2 1994
Johnson, Jonathan. "Role of Information in Rural Economic Development: A Legislative
Perspective." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 3-20.
McGinn, Howard. "The Use of State Information Resources." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994):
21-29.
Heasley, Daryl. "Key Issues in Rural Development." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 31-36.
John, Patricia La Caille. "The Rural Information Center: Federal and State Cooperation Expands
Information Access." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 37-48.
Wilkinson, Ken. "Technology: Crisis for Rural America." Rural Libraries 14, no. 2 (1994): 4966.
Vol. XV, No. 1 1995
Gunter, Judith B. "Online Networking in Jefferson County, Washington." Rural Libraries 15, no.
1 (1995): 3-9.
"Small/Rural Libraries: The Challenge of Automation and Resource Sharing." Rural Libraries
15, no. 1 (1995): 11-17.
Charton, Michael. "A Microfiche Catalog on the Bookmobile." Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995):
19-20.
Rothlisberg, Allen P. "Sharing the Wealth: An Approach to Creative Professional Library
Staffing in Northeastern Arizona." Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 21-23.
Bingham, Bing. "Have You Heard it on the Grapevine?" Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 25-28.
Woodward, Jeannette. "Steeped in Sticky Statistics: Adventures in Collection Development."
Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 29-34.
MacDonald, Brad. "The Public Image of Libraries and Librarians as a Potential Barrier to Rural
Access." Rural Libraries 15, no. 1 (1995): 35-57.
Vol. XV, No. 2 1995
Marek, Kate. "Rural Development Through Electrification: A Model from Yesterday for Today’s
Electronic Development Issues." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 7-14.
Christenson, John. "Survival Guide for the Next Century." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 1536.
Patterson, Lotsee. "Information Needs and Services of Native Americans." Rural Libraries 15,
no. 2 (1995): 37-44.
Nweke, Ken M.C. "Libraries and Related Activities as Instrumentalities of Education for Rural
Development in Nigeria." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 45-54.
Christensen, Steven B., Marsha D. Broadway, and Holly Garbutt. "Medical Information Needs
and Frustrations in a Rural Community." Rural Libraries 15, no. 2 (1995): 55-72.
Vol. XVI, No. 1 1996
Swan, James. "Automating Small Libraries." Rural Libraries16, no. 1 (1996): 7-22.
Merrifield, Mark. "And How Do We Pay for Public Libraries?" Rural Libraries 16, no. 1 (1996):
23-34.
Fitzsimmons, Joe. "Librarianship Facing a Challenging Future." Rural Libraries 16, no. 1 (1996):
35-47.
Tate, Thelma H. "Moving Information Systems and the Implementation of the UNESCO Public
Library Manifesto: New Paradigms for Literacy." Rural Libraries 16, no. 1 (1996): 48-54.
Vol. XVI, No. 2 1996
Lucas, Joyce L. "A Study of Rural Schools and Technology." Rural Libraries 16, no. 2 (1996): 721.
Clark, Jack L. "Funding Sources for Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 16, no. 2 (1996): 22-40.
Tracy, Morgan. "Public Libraries and Multitype Cooperatives in Illinois: Implication of Service
for Rural Libraries." Rural Libraries 16, no. 2 (1996): 41-73.
Vol. XVII, No. 1 1997
Canepi, Kitti. "Information Access Through Electronic Databases for Rural Public Libraries."
Rural Libraries 17, no. 1 (1997): 7-33.
Voss, Joyce. "Bookmobiles in the Burbs." Rural Libraries 17, no. 1 (1997): 35-39.
Kennedy, Liam. "Bookmobile Survey." Rural Libraries 17, no. 1 (1997): 41-50.
Saupp, Kathryn. "Connections: Internet in Rural Pennsylvania Libraries." Rural Libraries 17,
no.1 (1997): 51-67.
Vol. XVII, No. 2 1997
Yoho, Judith. "KCnet: A Rural Area Network Model." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2 (1997): 7-24.
Opaleke, J.F. "Public Library Service in Nigeria: Clientele Evaluation of Offa Township
Library." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2 (1997): 25-42.
Drescher, Judith A. "Outreach and the Public Need." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2 (1997): 43-50.
Blasingham, Laura. "Bookmobiles: A Bibliography of Resources." Rural Libraries 17, no. 2
(1997): 51-68.
Vol. XVIII, No. 1 1998
Nelson, Kristina L. "A Challenge: Technology and the Kalona Public Library." Rural Libraries
18, no.1 (1998): 7-22.
Kennedy, Liam. "Pennsylvania Bookmobile Survey." Rural Libraries 18, no.1 (1998): 23-30.
Klee, Edward and John Philip. "When Change Becomes the Constant and Time the Variable
Becoming Resilient to Change." Rural Libraries 18, no. 1 (1998): 31-35.
Aboluwarin, Abimola. "The Role of Rural Libraries in Information Dissemination to Nigerian
Farmers." Rural Libraries 18, no. 1 (1998): 36-43.
Blasingham, Laura and Suzann Lawlor. "Rural Librarianship: A Bibliography." Rural Libraries
18, no. 1 (1998): 44-48.
Vol. XVIII, No. 2, 1998
Brisidene, David. "Survey of the Rural Library and the Americans with Disabilities Act." Rural
Libraries 18, no. 2 (1998): 7-33.
Fogarty, James S. and Michele Misiewiez. "Online at Pennsylvania Libraries." Rural Libraries
18, no.2 (1998): 34-38.
Waters, Richard L. "The Bookmobile and its Future." Rural Libraries 18, no. 2 (1998): 39-41.
Scholl Jr.,Chester B. "Community Networking in Mercer County by the Merlink Project." Rural
Libraries 18, no. 2 (1998): 42-54.
Vol. XIX, No. 1, 1999
Salmon, Robert. "Growth and Vitality for the Small Library." Rural Libraries 19, no. 1
(1999):7-29.
Harris, Kimberely D. "Lost and ...Found?:Children in the Rural Library." Rural Libraries 19,
no.1 (1999):30-35.
Trapp, Janice. "Networking Information Services to Support Local Businesses." Rural Libraries
19, no. 1 (1999): 36-44.
Vol. XIX, No. 2, 1999
Smith, Stephen M. "Why Telecommunications Technology is Not Just an Option to Think About
for Rural Economic Development." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999):6-20.
Heasley, Daryl K. "Strategies for Capacity Development." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999): 2130.
Foust, Suzanne. "KCNet: A Model for Rural Connectivity." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999):3145.
Depo, Gerald. "What Communities Need to Do." Rural Libraries 19, no. 2 (1999):46-64.
Vol. XX, No. 1, 2000
Spencer, Roxanne Myers. "The Rural Library in an Urban Environment: A Study of the Brown
County Public Library." Rural Libraries 20, no.1 (2000):7-32.
Salaam, M.O. "Extending Library Services to Non-Literate Farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria:
Problems and Prospects." Rural Libraries 20, no. 1 (2000):33-37.
Schulenburg, Alexander Hugo. "The Book vs. The Box: The Impact of Broadcast Television on
Library Borrowing Levels on St. Helena, South Atlantic." Rural Libraries 20, no.1 (2000): 3851.
Rahman, Faizur. "Status of Rural and Small Libraries in Bangladesh: Directions for the Future."
Rural Libraries 20, no.1 (2000): 52-60.
Vol. XX, No. 2, 2000
Flatley, Robert. "Characterizing the Role of the Public Librarian: A Survey." Rural Libraries 20,
no. 2 (2000): 8-28.
Agboola, A.T. "Rural Information Supply and Nigerian Agricultural Libraries." Rural Libraries
20, no. 2 (2000): 29-37.
Johnson, Linda. "The Rural Library: Programs and Services, Community Coalitions and
Networks." Rural Libraries 20, no. 2 (2000): 38-62.
Rawlins, Susan M. "Rustic Roving: An 'Alternative Lifestyle' Bookmobile." Rural Libraries 20,
no. 2 (2000): 63-64.
Vol. XXI, No. 1, 2001
Flatley, Robert. "Rural Librarians and the Internet: A Survey of Usage, Attitudes, and Impact."
Rural Libraries 21, no. 1 (2001): 7-24.
Chavez, Gilbert T. "Workforce Training and Development in Selected Public Libraries
Throughout the State of Oregon: Patterns and Implications." Rural Libraries 21, no. 1 (2001):
25-50.
Luchs, Manda. "The Education of the Rural Librarian: Advantages and Obstacles." Rural
Libraries 21, no. 1 (2001): 51-64.
Vol XXI, No. 2, 2001
Walton, Susan P. "Programming in Rural and Small Libraries: An Overview and Discussion."
Rural Libraries 21, no. 2 (2001): 7-23.
Xu, Jia. "The Development and Role of Rural Libraries in China." Rural Libraries 21, no.2
(2001): 24-36.
Minich, Michelle. "An Investigation of Library Services Offered to Kindergarten Students in
Rural Public Schools in Washington County, Pennsylvania." Rural Libraries 21, no. 2 (2001):
37-54.
Vol. XXII, No. 1, 2002
Bennett, Al. "The Rural Initiative of the California State Library." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1
(2002): 7-18.
Patterson, Lotsee. "Tribal and Reservation Libraries." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002): 19-24.
Hansen, Eric. "The New Kansas Library Card: Remote Access to Electronic Resources." Rural
Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002): 25-30.
Buchanan, William E. "Developing Library Collections When Everyone Thinks the Internet is
Everything...And Other Challenges on the Road to Diversity." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002):
31-40.
Ness, Steven L. "Libraries and Rural Latin America: The Work of Mennonite Central
Committee in Bolivia and Guatemala." Rural Libraries 22, no. 1 (2002): 41-62.
Vol. XXII, No. 2, 2002
Wagner, Rod. "So What Do We All Do Until Next Year's Conference?" Rural Libraries 22, no.
2 (2002): 1-8.
Lang, Shannon. "Marketing for Dummies." Rural Libraries 22, no. 2 (2002): 9-11.
Kline, Kerry A. "Libraries, Schools, and Wired Communities in Rural Areas and the Changing
Communications Landscape." Rural Libraries 22, no. 2 (2002): 13-41.
Bitterman, Lisa. "Across Towns and Across Times: Library Service to Young People in Rural
Libraries 2002." Rural Libraries 22, no. 2 (2002): 43-62.