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Download full textCohen, Arlene, Ed. – 1998
This PIALA 1997 Proceedings follows the tradition of publishing papers from each annual conference of the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries and Archives (PIALA). After welcoming remarks from Sue Moses, Kapily Capelle, and Isabel Rungrad, the following papers are included: "Places of Enlightenment, Places of Dreams" (Maradel Gale);…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Archives, Childrens Literature, Foreign Countries
Greaney, Vincent, Ed. – 1996
With the intention of illuminating the many obstacles involved with literacy promotion in the developing nations of Africa, Asia, and South America, the authors of the 10 articles in this collection share their knowledge and experience of literacy promotion in the developing world--including the unique challenges faced by those who publish, print,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Independent Reading
International Association of School Librarianship, Kalamazoo, MI. – 1993
This collection contains 13 selected papers presented at the 1992 conference of the International Association of School Librarianship. Titles are as follows: (1) "The Difference of Literature: Writing for the Future of Young Adults" (Aidan Chambers); (2) "Managing School Library Change" (Peggy Heeks); (3) "The Power of…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Hannesdottir, Sigrun Klara, Ed.; And Others – 1993
The themes of the 22nd Annual International Association of School Librarianship conference were: "Building a Picture of Society in the Year 2000"; "Literature--Themes of the '90s Towards the Future"; "Education--Partnerships To Develop Life-Long Learners"; and "Technology into the 21st Century." The…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Conference Proceedings, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedFrankel, Elka R. – MultiCultural Review, 1998
Presents an overview of libraries and related services for Palestinian Arab Children in the Haifa and Galilee regions of Israel and on the West Bank based on interviews with librarians and educators between 1993 and 1996. Covers funding, organization, collection development, censorship, staffing, and programming. (MMU)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedCottom, Penni – Children's Literature in Education, 1999
Outlines the European Picture Book Collection project designed to help young children understand more about Europe. Contains preparatory stages of the project, discussing the first symposium in France (1966), the establishment of a European picture book collection, the initial evaluation of the materials in U.K. schools, the second symposium in…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Illustrations
Olen, Sandra – 1992
This paper identifies obstacles to physical and intellectual access and effective use of books and media by South African children and suggests some possible solutions. It also includes a description of a study of the attitudes of first-year student teachers at colleges of education and universities in the Transvaal towards school libraries. The…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Childrens Literature, Developing Nations, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedSchool Libraries in Canada, 2001
Includes 15 articles that relate to Canadian children's literature, including the power of literature; using Canadian literature in Canada; the principal's role in promoting literacy; Canadian Children's Book Centre; the National Library of Canada's children's literature collection; book promotion; selection guide; publisher's perspective; and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Collection Development
Friderichsen, Blanche – 1986
Recommended sources for the selection of school library materials are listed in this annotated bibliography intended to aid schools in developing their library collections. The sources cover a variety of media including fiction, nonfiction, biographies, picture books, reference books, filmstrips, films, video programs, microcomputer courseware,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Courseware
Rock, Marlene – 1996
Although the Arab-Israeli conflict has been ongoing for half a century, there exists no definitive annotated bibliography of relevant, educational, and representative non-fiction works for children and young adults. Worldwide interest in the Arab-Israeli conflict has prompted an increasing demand by librarians, students, scholars, and the general…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Arabs, Childrens Literature
de Usabel, Frances; Roeber, Jane A. – 1992
This manual, written primarily for Wisconsin public librarians, is designed to provide practical assistance to those who wish to expand public library collections of American Indian (defined as people in the United States and Canada who trace their lineage to the original habitants of these lands) resources and to improve related library programs…
Descriptors: American Indian Literature, American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids
