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Josey, E. J., Ed. – The Bookmark, 1982
Of the 13 essays presented in this special issue on libraries and adult education, 8 focus on programs and services from the public library for adult learners. These essays provide information on: (1) an Education Information Centers Program (EIC) designed to complement employment skills training provided under the Comprehensive Employment and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Education, Community Information Services
Tucson Public Library, AZ. – 1983
Designed for parents of preschoolers, this monthly bilingual (English/Spanish) newsletter contains information on local library programs, games and activities to play at home, reading readiness, and recommended books for preschoolers. A feature on disabled children includes a description of the library's special needs collection and a letter to…
Descriptors: Community Services, Disabilities, Library Materials, Library Services
The Bookmark, 1985
Focusing on the theme, Outreach Library Services, the articles in this publication provide a panoramic view of outreach services in eight of the public library systems in New York State. The compilation also contains four papers on special topics. Articles included are: (1) "Not So Trivial: In Pursuit of Outreach Services" (Joan F.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Community Services, Library Associations, Library Planning
Download full textSheller, Rebekah, Ed. – Rural Libraries, 1989
This serial examines problems and possibilities in rural library delivery of reading materials and information services. Typical articles cover: (1) research findings on recent changes and industralization in rural America; (2) role of the rural librarian in community development; (3) cooperation between rural libraries and rural public schools;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Library Administration, Library Collection Development
Pratt, Mary Lou, Ed. – Rural Libraries, 1992
This document consists of the two issues of the biannual serial "Rural Libraries" published during 1992. The issues contain three articles and seven speeches and conference papers. The articles describe: (1) how strong community support led to the development of a library on the Glasgow campus of Western Kentucky University; (2) a report of the…
Descriptors: Community Development, Economic Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Wolfram, Gretchen, Ed. – Progressions, 1992
This issue of "Progressions" shares the lessons learned by the Lilly Endowment's Education Division from partnerships with educators, librarians, parents, and community activists. The articles look at individual components of the endowment's overall plan to promote reading among youngsters in grades five through nine, and to introduce…
Descriptors: Community Influence, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Library Services
Bookmark, 1991
The 12 articles in this issue focus on the theme of family history resources: (1) "Introduction: Family History Resources" (Joseph F. Shubert); (2) "Work, Credentials, and Expectations of a Professional Genealogist" (Coreen P. Hallenbeck and Lewis W. Hallenbeck); (3) "Computers and Genealogy" (Theresa C. Strasser);…
Descriptors: Archives, Community Resources, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
