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Peer reviewedVarga, William R. – RQ, 1984
This paper outlines the history and purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which insures the right to access the voluminous files of U.S. government agencies, and explains FOIA implementation procedures for reference librarians assisting patrons. Recent attempts to amend the FOIA are discussed. Thirty-four references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Government Publications, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedPack, Nancy C.; Foos, Donald D. – Public Libraries, 1992
Provides background on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and presents guidelines for library compliance, including read the legislation; designate an employee as ADA coordinator; evaluate current policies, services, and facilities; implement changes; provide training for library staff and related groups; and solicit feedback from disabled…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Library Administration
Gunde, Michael G. – Library Journal, 1992
This third article in a series dealing with libraries' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act addresses architectural considerations, including library furnishings; accessibility problems outside the library building; architectural barriers in library interiors; and responsibilities of public and private entity libraries. (LRW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Design Requirements, Disabilities, Facility Guidelines
Millenson, Roy H., Comp. – 1980
This publication presents information on federal and state programs which fund library and other book-related projects. Federal programs described provide funding for: (1) library services (Title I, Library Services and Construction Act/LSCA); (2) instructional materials and school library resources (Title IV-B, Elementary and Secondary Education…
Descriptors: Books, Educational Finance, Enrollment, Federal Legislation
Gunde, Michael – Library Journal, 1992
Guidance for libraries in implementing the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is provided in question and answer format. Topics covered include library services and materials, employment issues, and parking requirements. (LAE)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Guidelines
Miller, Marilyn L. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1992
Discusses imperatives for implementation of Omnibus Children and Youth Literacy through Libraries Act, including provision and prioritization of information about library services for youth, support from educational and community groups, improved library media education, cooperation among different types of libraries, leadership by state…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Childrens Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textAmerican Association of School Librarians (NJ1), 2004
Meeting the demanding requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) falls most heavily on the school principal. A variety of credible studies prove that schools with good library programs have students who do better academically as measured by standardized test scores. Administrators may not be aware that they have a powerful ally in the school…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Reading Instruction, Educational Improvement, Reading Programs
