Reports on the 1987 Drexel University/Free Library of Philadelphia Conference on Children's Literature. The edited text of the keynote address by Alvin Schwartz, "Children, Humor and Folklore," and the acceptance speech by Deborah Kogan Ray, recipient of the 1987 Drexel Citation, are included. Observations on humor from workshop sessions are…

Describes Indiana University's experience in offering dual degree programs that link graduate library/information science courses with specific professions, including the process of creating such programs, the rationale, and examples of dual master's degree programs--musicology, history, science and technology, public affairs, journalism, and art…

Discusses distance education partnering strategies between faculty and academic librarians based on experiences at Louisiana State University (LSU). Highlights include the distance education program at LSU's library school; systems theory; supporting students for effective learning; supporting faculty for effective teaching; skills and abilities…

Discusses changes in information management and their effects on technical services librarians. Topics discussed include changes at the Library of Congress; the development of national and international bibliographic systems; expansion of local library catalogs; commercial full text databases for end users; new roles for professional librarians;…

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia School System has effectively met the challenge of providing quality library service in its 294 schools, even though few had a professional librarian. The system succeeded through the utilization of 1,100 volunteers and through the instruction of volunteers on a regular basis. Eleven references are listed.…

Describes the Reading Is Fundamental Program (RIF), whose reading motivation concept is simple: young people who get the opportunity to freely choose and to own books may begin to experience reading as a pleasurable activity. (Author/LLS)

Discusses applications of a microcomputer in the Mountain View Elementary School Library in Colorado, noting costs and effectiveness involved in the development and use of a computerized card catalog and librarian aid with tasks such as filing, typing, ordering, and inventory. A bibliography is provided. (EJS)

Discusses the collaboration of librarians from Xavier University, the Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium, and local public and school libraries to form ROYAL, reviewers of young adult literature. Topics include ROYAL's history, roles of publishers in review groups, the literature review process, group organization, and advantages and…

Discussion about planning for school libraries focuses on the first phase, called preplanning or programming, which involves determining the motivation for building or renovating; needs assessments; considering the role of the library; giving users questionnaires to solicit their opinions; workflow patterns; and cost estimates that include…

Discusses the origin and reports on the progress of Project RARE (Rochester Area Resource Exchange), a pilot program initiated by the New York State Regents in 1978 to promote the sharing of resources among public and nonpublic school libraries in the state. (LLS)

Discussion of teacher-librarians in Canadian schools focuses on "Partners in Action," a document of the Ontario Ministry of Education that addresses the role of the school library media program. School funding is discussed, and results of a survey of school libraries in Ontario are described. (LRW)

Examines current standards and guidelines relative to libraries in Catholic elementary schools, using a sampling of library literature and school district documents. Discusses the importance of data; quantitative data; qualitative data; the mission of the Catholic Church; and the role of the Catholic Library Association in formulating proposed…

Discusses results of survey of senior high school student attitudes toward reading for pleasure and suggests ways in which librarians, working with students, teachers, and parents, can integrate pleasure reading into curriculum and home; i.e., provide appealing materials, recommended bibliographies, networks for sharing information about books,…

Focuses on the computerization of the Gibault High School Library in Waterloo, Illinois, discussing the development of microcomputer programs to expand services in the area of library skills instruction and search strategy methods. Hardware, software, finances, personnel, and planning considerations are noted. (EJS)

Discusses collection development practices employed at two media centers of the Columbus School for Girls, an independent day school serving 605 students in grades K-12. Concepts highlighted are: philosophy of collection development, knowledge of school curriculum, interaction with faculty, familiarity with current and retrospective selection…