This bulletin comprises a general survey of current educational literature, domestic and foreign, received by the Bureau of Education. Books, pamphlets, and periodicals mentioned in this bulletin may ordinarily be obtained from their respective publishers, either directly or through a dealer, or, in the case of an association publication, from the…

The University of North Carolina presents the thirty-ninth annual "Statistical Abstract of Higher Education in North Carolinaa." This abstract covers the breadth of higher education activities in the State in their quantitative aspect, from simple counts of enrollment and degrees conferred to complex analyses of the flow of student…

Summer reading loss is a documented reality for many students. It is often of greatest concern for those who are already at risk, who typically have limited access to reading materials at home and whose parents or caregivers may be reluctant or unsure of how to help. By raising parents' awareness of the importance of supporting their children's…

This document is the 16th issue of an annual series of bibliographic work in New Zealand. The first section, "Bibliographical Work in Progess at June 1995," is compiled from a questionnaire mailed to bibliographers who are listed in the 1993 and 1994 issues and who have not since published; and to educational, government, medical,…

Media services at the Des Moines Independent Community School District (Iowa) is a centrally-based department which provides a number of districtwide services in adhering to a philosophy of supporting the curriculum by providing current and sufficient materials, both print and nonprint, access to information for all students, and research skills…

A questionnaire was distributed to bookstore employees to determine their awareness and correct use of reference tools and skills with customers. Fifty employees returned the survey for a 42% response rate. The questionnaire collected demographic data on the education, work background, and on-the-job training of typical clerks at three Cleveland…

A rubric is a descriptive measurement for defining what a learner should know and can do. This document was created to define the knowledge and ability of every student in how they: construct meaning from information; create a quality product; learn independently; participate as a group member; and use information and information technologies…

Noting that effective teaching of language arts requires commitment to excellence on the part of classroom teachers, the goal of this book is to provide support, motivation, and knowledge for the classroom teacher who is responsible for the effective teaching of all children. Each chapter in the book contains features geared to the development of…

In a developing country such as South Africa, many teachers enter initial teacher education with little or no experience of libraries and information sources. These students need to become information literate during their initial teacher education, otherwise they will not have the knowledge of information sources and skills which they will need…

Higher education has traditionally been defined as a two dimensional affair concerned with content (curriculum) and pedagogy (instructional design). Information technologies are transforming the educational enterprise into a three-dimensional universe through the diversification of instructional delivery systems. The success of higher education in…

This report examines both traditional and non-traditional methods of document delivery. Traditional methods, such as photocopying, interlibrary loan, and microfiche, are discussed, as well as electronic document delivery systems. The report begins with an historical overview of document delivery that discusses interlibrary loans,…

The Internet introduces something quite new into ordinary everyday communication. It is now possible to carry on extensive interactions with other people without being fully present or even identifying oneself. While this has always been the case to some extent with the use of written and printed communication, as well as with telephone, radio,…

In 1996, Texas's Lee College (LC) participated in the American Association of Community Colleges' Exploring America's Communities project, which works to strengthen the teaching and learning of American history, literature, and culture at U.S. community colleges. LC's goal for the project has been to enhance the faculty's ability to fulfill its…

It is important for parents to teach their children to associate learning with sweetness, enjoyment, and pleasure. Suggestions to help parents make reading to their children a special time are: (1) make reading a "snuggle time"; (2) visit the library once a week; (3) develop a regular reading time with children; (4) select appropriate…

This paper describes the installation of a data network in the community of Glenview, Illinois, which uses broadband cable equipment to connect schools, libraries, and governmental agencies to each other and to the Internet via a high speed Ethernet network. The history of the project is outlined followed by a discussion of the implementation of…