Telephone/Zip
Code Directories
Revised January 2003
General Comments
Telephone directories facilitate community access to telephone listings
for selected cities in the U.S. This saves patrons the expense of directory
assistance charges, often providing better service than is available from
directory assistance (e.g., the subject access of the yellow pages listings,
the ability to browse a particular surname). Zip code directories allow
patrons quick access to current zip codes throughout the U.S.
Development Plan
This collection provides a paper copy of the most frequently requested
regional directories received free of charge through the phone company.
In addition, automated sources are purchased.
The paper copy directories are both white and yellow pages and include
all Wyoming directories as well as directories for major regional cities,
including Denver, Rapid City, Billings, and Las Vegas. Other major cities
may be added as demand warrants. A criss-cross directory for Campbell
County is kept at the reference desk.
Paper directories issued by other than the major telecommunications provider
for the area are not developed.
A zip code directory, received from the Government Printing Office, offers
U.S. zip code information.
In addition, Internet sources are offered to access such information.
Influencing Factors
Purchases and buying patterns are determined in large part by:
- electronic/Internet sources availability.
- patron requests.
- present and potential relevance to the community.
- availability of free directories.
Retention/Weeding
- Gillette paper telephone directories are retained, then moved
to storage.
- All other paper editions are discarded as new editions are received.
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