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PDF pending restorationMcCullough, James, Comp. – 1988
A bibliography of materials recommended for inclusion in a literacy library includes over 160 citations of books, textbooks, curriculum guides, and other resources on several areas related to literacy education. In each citation, basic bibliographic information is given and the item's classification as to skill level, language skill, and topic…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, English (Second Language), Information Sources, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedPiontek, Sherry; Garlock, Kristen – Internet Research, 1996
Because of their experience in collection, organization, evaluation, and presentation, collection development librarians are best qualified to create World Wide Web subject resource collections for academic libraries. This article presents popular subject directories and search engines, outlines search strategies, suggests points to consider when…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Directories, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
Download full textNichols, Margaret Irby – 1994
The primary objective of this guide is to help librarians select adult services reference tools which cover many different topics, with special emphasis on recent social and technological changes. Arrangement is topical, with particular attention given to the following topics: AIDS, abortion, the environment, economic problems, the crisis in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Sources, Librarians, Library Collection Development
Gorman, Audrey J. – American Libraries, 1997
Discusses learning disabilities and describes services that have been developed in public libraries to help patrons with learning disabilities. Topics include collection development; assistive technology; outreach programs; staff development; and sources of help and information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Information Sources, Learning Disabilities, Library Collection Development
Gage, Marilyn Kay; And Others – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1993
Two articles describe ideas for school library media centers interested in promoting space education. The first article explains how to construct an inexpensive simulation of a space shuttle and suggests associated activities. The second presents steps for identifying resources and organizing them into a resources file; relevant information…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Sources
Peer reviewedCarper, Richard; And Others – Reference Services Review, 1991
This theme issue contains nine articles that address the AIDS epidemic and examine information resources available to libraries. Highlights include a personal narrative by a person with AIDS; an updated bibliography of materials published since 1987; periodical indexes; information in Sweden and the Netherlands; ethical and legal issues;…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Comics (Publications), Ethics, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMount, Ellis, Ed. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1989
Aspects of collection management of scientific and technical materials are discussed in 12 articles. Areas covered include academic science library collections; collection assessment of biotechnology literature; humanities and social science librarians in science-engineering libraries; editorial preparation of the "International Dictionary of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Sources, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures
Hofacket, Jean – Library Journal, 1993
Offers collection development suggestions for public libraries interested in materials on AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Sources of AIDS information are discussed; censorship issues are addressed; formats are considered; and an annotated list of 38 relevant titles in a variety of formats is…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Annotated Bibliographies, Censorship, Information Sources
Friderichsen, Blanche – 1985
A Department of Education publication on an integrated program for Alberta school libraries, this document recommends the use of specific material selection sources designed to aid schools in developing their library collections. Materials are listed in the following sections: (1) Sources for Selecting School Library Resource Materials; (2)…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Filmographies, Foreign Countries
Kesti, Julie, Comp.; Graham, Elaine, Comp. – 1984
This manual suggests and describes recommended reference services and sources for a small hospital library. Focusing on reference services, the first section includes information on ready-reference services; bibliographic search services, including taking and processing a request for a bibliography, National Library of Medicine literature…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Guidelines, Health Materials, Hospital Libraries
Naughton, Renee – 1991
This directory identifies the following wide-ranging resources for school libraries: (1) an annotated bibliography of books for a professional collection; (2) an annotated list of book lists, i.e., books that will assist in collection development; (3) a list of journals that review new books on the market together with the grade levels covered;…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Software, Course Integrated Library Instruction
Peer reviewedSchaffner, Bradley L. – College & Research Libraries, 2001
Examines the impact of electronic technology on libraries and scholarship. Focuses on some of the challenges of using electronic resources in research libraries, which include cost of acquiring electronic formats and the effect such expenditures have on other library services and collection development practices. Explores how electronic resources…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Electronic Journals, Electronic Publishing
