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MacCann, Donnarae, Ed. – 1989
In a culturally complex world, librarians can best work toward the equalization of library services if they understand their institutions in the light of cultural history. The six essays in this book highlight problems that affect unempowered populations, and address a variety of cultural problems and biases--problems that contribute to the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bilingualism, Child Advocacy, Cultural Pluralism
Download full textPennsylvania State Library, Harrisburg. – 1990
Prepared for distribution to participants in the Pennsylvania Governor's Forums on Library and Information Services, this booklet contains the following items: letters of welcome from Governor Robert Casey and Barbara Bruno, Chair of the Steering Committee; an agenda; and descriptions of Pennsylvania's libraries, its statewide library service, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Democracy, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed.; Vaccaro, Bill, Ed. – 1991
This annual collection contains the following 14 papers about the use of Macintosh computers in libraries: "Of Mice and Macs: The Integration of the Macintosh into the Operations and Services of the University of Tennessee, Memphis Health Science Library" (Lois M. Bellamy); "Networking Reference CD-Roms in the Apple Library"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing
Haynes, Craig, Comp. – 1993
This flyer and kit present results of a survey conducted by the Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) about providing public services to remote users, as well as a variety of documents pertaining to services to remote users. In February 1993, a SPEC survey of 108 ARL members was answered by 75…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Delivery Systems, Higher Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1988
This collection of nine essays is an outgrowth of a study which was conducted by the Office of Library Programs to identify researchable issues that could help librarians fill a position of leadership in the information society. An introduction to the collection describes the study and includes a list of the 10 major issues identified by…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Educational Policy, Essays
Carr, Jo Ann, Ed. – 2001
Curriculum Materials Centers (CMCs), resource centers that support teacher education programs, are facing many challenges, including maintaining funding, meeting increased expectations, and coping with changes in technology. This volume covers a wide range of management issues from the perspective of 18 librarians, including practical advice on…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Annotated Bibliographies, Electronic Libraries
Andronik, Catherine M., Ed. – 1998
This compilation of 116 articles by practicing library media specialists covers a variety of topics related to the operation and management of school media centers. The articles are arranged in eight broad areas: (1) organization and management (14 articles); (2) planning (9 articles); (3) personnel and evaluation (21 articles); (4) budget (12…
Descriptors: Authors, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology, Inservice Education
Bull, G. M.; And Others – 1994
The Program on Institutional Management in Higher Education of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development studied information technology (IT) in higher education. Specifically, the study aimed to investigate the state of the art of IT in European higher education, examine the potential of IT and the impact of IT developments on…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Administration, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1988
The seven narrative reports featured in this publication detail the accomplishments, in seven key areas, of State Grant Programs (Titles I, II, and III) funded by the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA). These descriptions of state and local library activities, demonstrating how libraries are meeting a variety of users' needs, are: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Disabilities, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedParker, J. Stephen, Ed. – Information Development, 1991
Six articles discuss the need for increased access to information for agricultural and scientific research in the countries of Zambia, Kenya, Ghana, Turkey, India, and Nigeria. Discussions focus on each country's current scientific and agricultural development and the demand for scientific materials and greater information dissemination. (MAB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agriculture, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Baker, Betsy, Ed.; Litzinger, Mary Ellen, Ed. – 1992
At the 1989 annual meeting of the American Library Association (ALA), the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) used a think tank as a dynamic mechanism for exploring future directions both in the discipline of library user education and for the Bibliographic Instruction (BI) Section of ACRL. Discussion centered on the following…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Curriculum Development, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedRockman, Ilene F., Ed. – Reference Services Review, 1991
Presents viewpoints of five persons actively engaged in academic libraries or library schools on new skills that may be desirable for reference librarians in the future. Topics discussed include reference skills; communication skills; management skills; literacy in computer technology; specialization; implications of the information age;…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Conferences
Buboltz, Dale; And Others – Book Report, 1991
Includes 10 articles that address issues involved in teaching library skills in middle schools and junior and senior high schools. Topics discussed include computer-based technology; blending print and electronic sources; search strategies for online systems; expert systems for reference questions; information skills and thinking skills; and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Seidelin, Susanne, Ed.; Jensen, Thomas Skov, Ed. – International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2006
"Libraries and the fight against HIV/AIDS, poverty and corruption" takes up some of the big issues and major challenges facing the world: the HIV/AIDS pandemic, poverty and the reduction of it, and corruption and its counterpart transparency. The articles explore the role and responsibilities of libraries and information services, and…
Descriptors: Library Role, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Poverty, Access to Information
Huling, Nancy; Crisp, Jeanne; Rea, Jay Weston; Milton, Suzanne; Palmer, Gayle – Alki, 1998
Five articles about library cooperation discuss: statewide tiered reference services in California; sharing costs and increasing access through the Washington State Library's database licensing project; the Washington State Cooperative Library Project; FIND-IT! Washington, a World Wide Web site for locating government information; and the impact…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Libraries
