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| American Libraries | 7 |
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| Baker, Betsy | 1 |
| Dodge, Chris | 1 |
| Gorman, Audrey J. | 1 |
| Gorman, Michael | 1 |
| Jackson, Mary E. | 1 |
| Mason, Elisa | 1 |
| Newlen, Robert R. | 1 |
| Schmidt, C. James | 1 |
| Tyckoson, David A. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Dodge, Chris – American Libraries, 1999
Suggests that librarians should include street newspapers, produced by homeless people and their advocates, in their collections. Discusses characteristics and features of these newspapers and describes different papers from cities across the United States. (AEF)
Descriptors: Homeless People, Library Collection Development, Library Materials, Library Services
American Libraries, 1997
A discussion with the staff of the Internet Public Library (IPL), which began as a project at the University of Michigan, highlights its role in supplementing local public library services; classification; collection development policies; and the impact of legislation, copyright, and universal service on IPL. A sidebar presents IPL user…
Descriptors: Classification, Copyrights, Electronic Libraries, Information Dissemination
Mason, Elisa – American Libraries, 1999
Presents ways libraries can provide services for refugees. Discusses identifying needs, distributing orientation guides, and collecting foreign-language literature. Libraries can raise awareness through collection development, exhibits, lectures series, locating teaching resources, and creating Web sites. Examples of different patrons include…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Exhibits, Information Services, Library Collection Development
Gorman, Michael; Tyckoson, David A.; Jackson, Mary E.; Schmidt, C. James; Baker, Betsy – American Libraries, 2000
These articles address the core values of librarianship, focusing on democracy and public libraries; equity of access to information, including building collections, circulation policies, interlibrary loan, and intellectual property and licensing; intellectual freedom, including rating systems for various media; and library service in the light of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Democracy, Intellectual Freedom
Gorman, Audrey J. – American Libraries, 1997
Discusses learning disabilities and describes services that have been developed in public libraries to help patrons with learning disabilities. Topics include collection development; assistive technology; outreach programs; staff development; and sources of help and information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Information Sources, Learning Disabilities, Library Collection Development
Newlen, Robert R. – American Libraries, 1998
Describes the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) library. Highlights include security measures, a day in the life of two CIA librarians, sample reference questions, collection development, the Historical Intelligence Collection, the CIA Web site, and library modernization. (JAK)
Descriptors: Archives, Current Events, Federal Government, Government Libraries
American Libraries, 1997
Discusses ways that libraries can improve children's library services, including offering family activities; exposing children to books; creating a secure, comfortable environment; reinforcing and improving self-esteem; offering programs to improve reading skills; and developing imagination. Offers intellectual freedom policies for collection…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Childrens Libraries, Family Involvement, Higher Education
