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Peer reviewedFarmer, Lesley S. J. – Top of the News, 1986
Reports on a program held at the 1986 American Library Association Conference which offered a model for locating and evaluating existing research on libraries. Six guidelines for evaluating research are provided, and small group sessions which evaluated actual research and talked directly with researchers are described. (EM)
Descriptors: Conferences, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines, Library Associations
Peer reviewedLukenbill, W. Bernard – Catholic Library World, 1986
This article describes how a model developed by the British Library can be used in school libraries to disseminate community information to students. Definitions are given and possibilities, problems, and advantages associated with the delivery of community information in school environments are outlined. Thirteen references are cited. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
Hughes, Carolyn S. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1986
Describes 10 key elements of generic teaching strategies for developing student thinking and provides a rationale for the participation of school library media specialists in developing student thinking skills. The role of media specialists within the school and the importance of information-based decision making in a free society are discussed.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
