The checklist and purchase guide for school and community libraries in Appalachia includes an introduction with suggestions for use of the checklist, and listings in eight sections: bibliographies, materials, and resource lists; standard works and surveys on Appalachian history, culture, and politics; language and literature; music, arts, and…

This guide to the planning and design of school library or learning resources centers (LRC) is divided into two parts. Guidelines provided in the first section cover the planning responsibilities of the district LRC director and the learning resources specialist/librarian; development of educational specifications; location; required spaces;…

Developments in library cooperation in New York State as a result of library pilot projects organized under Chapter 787 of the Laws of 1978 are described, the background of the pilot projects is summarized, and major accomplishments in resource sharing and in increasing public access to library materials as a result of the projects are outlined.…

This inventory of the resources and needs of the nation's public libraries, academic libraries, and public school library media centers presents an impoverished picture: these libraries are grossly underfunded. As a result they lack the staff, materials, space, and hours of service to meet citizens' needs. To bring the libraries up to minimum…

Guidelines for library media services for the North Clackamas School District were developed by two teams representing the elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. These minimum standards describe the goals and objectives for library media services to students, staff, and community; the operation of the media centers; and the audiovisual…

The document presents an interim report of a project to establish career education programs for K-12 students in the Natrona County School District of Casper, Wyoming. Project activities were divided into: (1) career awareness, grades K-6; (2) career exploration, grades 7-9; (3) career preparation, grades 10-12; and (4) guidance. To meet the…

Statistical and directory information for California are provided in one volume. The 1974-75 statistics cover library systems, public libraries in five population ranges, bookmobiles, academic libraries, special libraries, state agency and institution libraries, and county law libraries. Public library statistics for 1973-74 also are included. The…

Provides a background of the National Science Foundation's NSDL (National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library) which includes three tracks: collections, services, and targeted research. Discusses challenges and opportunities for elementary and secondary school library media specialists and teachers. (LRW)

Discusses the value of developing and promoting a natural history library by school library media specialists. Topics include benefits to students; promoting outdoor education; recommended reading for high school students; using technology; and other aids to promote outdoor education. (LRW)

Discusses services offered by a vocational high school media center to meet the needs of students in the areas of general education as well as trade and technical education. Topics covered include the library collections and services; the audiovisual production facility; and the use of microcomputers in graphics production and in the library's…

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…

Provides an annotated bibliography of culturally relevant materials for students of Hispanic heritage; discusses the designation Hispanic versus Latino, Chicano, Puerto Rican, and Cuban American; and describes common characteristics of Spanish-speaking people, including language, family ties, ethnic identity, and discrimination. Addresses of…

Describes a study that examined the position of school libraries in the Netherlands to help secondary schools update their libraries and prepare them for a new role in learning. Explains the input-output research design that discusses organizational structure, library staff, financing, technical infrastructure, collection, collaboration, access to…

Describes a program developed to help school principals understand the importance of school library media specialists based on "Information Power." Explains modules on academic achievement and school libraries, information literacy and academic standards, library collections and flexible access, and revitalization and evaluation of…

These articles provide testimony in support of youth services which have been and continue to be a vital part of public library service in Illinois. Organized around the symbol of a mighty oak tree, the articles are divided into three sections: (1) The Trunk--based on strong roots with the past, standards, goals, and objectives are formulated; (2)…