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Caywood, Carolyn – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1988
Provides guidelines for young adult librarians developing nonprint media collections. The discussion covers the formation of collection development policies, the need to involve the community in policies, and material selection criteria. Bibliographies of guides and reviewing sources are included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Involvement, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
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Woody, Donna – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2000
Discusses the lack of African American biographies for elementary school libraries and reports the results of a study that surveyed publishers from the Children's Book Council. Examines book reviews, discusses the number of sports figures included, and considers problems with a lack of appropriate materials to support the curriculum. (LRW)
Descriptors: Athletes, Biographies, Blacks, Book Reviews
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Schon, Isabel; And Others – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1988
Describes a survey that examined librarians' attitudes and practices regarding the selection, acquisition and use of books in Spanish for children and young adults in public libraries that serve a significant number of Hispanic Americans. The discussion covers variables that influence these decisions, such as pressure from outside groups. (Four…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Hispanic American Literature, Library Circulation
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Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1989
Briefly discusses competencies needed by librarians serving children in public libraries and presents a list of recommended competencies in the following areas: knowledge of client group; administrative and management skills; communication skills; materials and collection development; programing skills; advocacy, public relations, and networking…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Childrens Libraries, Communication Skills, Competence
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Agosto, Denise E. – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2001
Presents ten steps toward a more multicultural youth library to help bridge cultural and linguistic gaps in public and school libraries. Topics include mission statements; physical environment; collection diversity; collaboration; bilingual materials; multicultural materials; community involvement; and appreciating diversity. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Community Involvement, Cultural Differences
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Wilson, Patricia J.; Kutiper, Karen – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1994
Provides elementary and middle school library media specialists with criteria for evaluating poetry collections, including balancing contemporary and traditional poetry and responding to children's preferences; discusses ways to promote poetry with both students and teachers; and includes a selected bibliography of 60 recommended poetry books.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria