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Gorman, Audrey J. – School Library Journal, 1999
Defines dyslexia, the most common reading disability. Discusses the multisensory approach to working with learning-disabled children. Discusses how public libraries can develop services and collections to address the needs of learning-disabled populations. Includes a list of learning-disability information sources, organizations, and books on…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Dyslexia, Information Sources, Learning Disabilities
Kirby, Lynn – School Library Journal, 1995
Provides a guide for moving a library collection, based on advice from five librarians and sources in library literature. Topics include appointing a supervisor; choosing a date; weeding the collection; hiring movers; measuring shelf space; labeling boxes; cleaning house; packing up; and maintaining a positive attitude. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Facility Planning, Libraries
Goley, Elaine P. – School Library Journal, 1985
Describes programs developed at Houston Public Library to meet information needs of the immigrant population. Highlights include serving students, children's and young adult collections of foreign language materials, folklore and cultural materials, developing staff expertise, English-language materials, audiovisual support materials, and foreign…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Immigrants, Information Needs, Inservice Education
Mandell, Phyllis Levy, Comp. – School Library Journal, 1992
The fourth article in a series designed to help library selectors enhance their collections of materials on multicultural diversity provides a list of 92 videos about the cultural heritage of Hispanic Americans. Each entry includes ordering information, grade level, and a brief annotation. A list of distributors is also included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Filmographies, Hispanic Americans
Pine, Susan – School Library Journal, 1991
Discusses the necessity for providing access to microcomputers in elementary education and recommends 48 software titles that would be appropriate for public or school libraries. Considerations for librarians establishing a microcomputer software collection are discussed, and suggestions for choosing preschool programs as well as programs in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Wilford, Valerie J. – School Library Journal, 1993
Excerpts from testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources regarding the proposed Technology for Education Act highlights the need for strong school library media collections and programs in addition to the latest technology. Highlights include funding, expenditures, media centers and student achievement, librarians'…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
