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Erbes, Bill – Illinois Libraries, 2000
Discusses how the Bensenville Community Public Library (Illinois) met the growing needs of the business community by subscribing to Infotrac's Web-based General BusinessFile. Topics include meeting the information needs of business; installing a computer station at the Chamber of Commerce; and grant funding. (LRW)
Descriptors: Grants, Information Needs, Library Funding, Library Services
Campbell, Sharon – Illinois Libraries, 2000
Describes the design of a CD-ROM by the Illinois State Library that was developed to answer public library administrators' questions. Discusses results of a survey that identified necessary content, including annexation issues; charitable giving; non-resident fee calculation; ordinances; grants; policy model; property taxes; standards; and trustee…
Descriptors: Grants, Information Needs, Library Administrators, Library Standards
Phillips, Wanda – Illinois Libraries, 2000
Explains the objectives of a program at the Peoria Public Library (Illinois) that enhanced patron access to music by making it available in CD format and informed patrons of this enhanced access. Discusses the replacement of the LP collection; how titles were selected; cataloging and processing procedures; and grant funds. (LRW)
Descriptors: Audiodisks, Cataloging, Grants, Library Funding
Pingsterhaus, Ruth – Illinois Libraries, 2000
Discusses a project developed at Damiansville Elementary School (Illinois) to improve reading scores on state reading tests and encourage students to improve reading achievement. Topics include funding; the Standardized Tests for Assessment of Reading; the Accelerated Reader program; planning; the role of the library; and community participation.…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Elementary Education
Kellerstrass, Katherine – Illinois Libraries, 2000
Describes a pilot program at the Highland Primary School Library (Illinois) to maintain or increase reading motivation and skills for kindergarten through third grade students over the 1999 summer vacation. Discusses grant funds; pretest posttest procedures; parental involvement; technology use; and students without access to the public library.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Grants
Krause, Robin – Illinois Libraries, 2000
Describes a program at an Illinois middle school that was designed to increase reading achievement, vocabulary, and the enjoyment of reading. Highlights include the library's role; use of the Standardized Test for Assessment of Reading; the Accelerated Reader program; teacher training; teacher comments; and grant funds. Four appendices include:…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Evaluation Methods, Grants
