Clara et al.,

In terms of an overview, FLICC's 1994 census of federal libraries and
information centers showed that 52.7% of U.S.-based federal libs/info
ctrs provided some services to the general public; 40% considered the
general public among their primary clientele.  I suspect that with
federal libraries taking on FOIA and e-FOIA responsibilities and
helping agencies support their public Web sites, those percentages are
significantly higher now.  Since we have not collected samples of
public access policies, I am eager to see what federal libraries share
with the listserv about their individual policies on public access.
-Susan

>>> Clara M Smith <[log in to unmask]> 09/04 10:42 AM >>>
I have been asked to review our public access policy. What is your
policy/procedure for allowing the public to use your library?

Thanks

Clara M. Smith
Library Director
U.S. Department of Transportation Library
(202) 366-0752

Susan M. Tarr, Executive Director
Federal Library and Information Center Committee
The Library of Congress
Washington, DC  20540-4935
Tel. 202-707-4800/01  Fax 202-707-4818
Email:  [log in to unmask]