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Peer reviewedNeuman, Delia – Library Trends, 2003
Suggesting a diamond as a visual metaphor for upcoming research in school library media, this article discusses four questions that would occupy the corners. Questions examine contributions of library media programs to student achievement; roles of the library media specialist in today's schools; how students use electronic information resources…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedWaddle, Linda, Ed. – Library Trends, 1988
Eight articles address topics related to library services to teenagers: (1) power inside and outside the library; (2) information needs and interests; (3) barriers to information access; (4) the ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA program; (5) information skills curriculum; (6) values education through libraries; (7) ethnic literacy; and (8) planning public…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adolescents, Cognitive Processes, Learning Resources Centers
Peer reviewedSummers, William F., Ed. – Library Trends, 1977
Some myths underlying the governance of social organizations and their impact upon libraries and library services in a number of areas are explored. Three articles examine some general trends in governance and how those trends relate to libraries; the others focus on trends of governance within particular types of libraries and information…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedChampion, Sandra – Library Trends, 1993
Examines the results of a study of the role of the secondary school library media program in easing the adolescent immigrant's struggle with assimilation. Highlights include student-centered learning environments that value cultural diversity; a focus on personal beliefs; use of technology; and a literature program based on the archetypal hero.…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adolescent Development, Beliefs, Case Studies
Peer reviewedAndre, Pamela Q. J. – Library Trends, 1989
Discusses a variety of library applications of optical disc storage technology, including CD-ROM, digital videodisc, and WORM. Research and development projects at the Library of Congress, National Library of Medicine, and National Agricultural Library are described, products offered by library networks are reviewed, and activities in academic and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedAllen, Adela Artola – Library Trends, 1993
Reports the findings of a survey of school library media centers in eight large urban areas with large enrollments of Hispanic children that was conducted to determine the availability of Spanish language literature. Highlights include media specialists and support staff; holdings; budget; book selection process; and library events and activities.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBeaubien, Denise M.; And Others, Eds. – Library Trends, 1991
This theme issue presents nine articles that describe the availability of various types of computer software for use by patrons in academic, public, school, and special libraries. Topics discussed include selection and evaluation, cataloging and classification, physical access including circulation, copyright and other legal considerations,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Classification, Computer Software
