Prepared by the state librarian of Michigan, this compilation of laws is intended to help librarians, government officials, and citizens familarize themselves with the many state statues that affect the operation and development of libraries in Michigan. The document includes excerpts of laws pertaining to public libraries, school libraries,…

Although oceanography is included in most elementary school curricula, there are few easily read oceanography books for the school library. An annotated list of 70 recommended titles is included. (PF)

A teacher expressed his views on the importance of helping students realize the beauty of good reading. (RK)

A teacher and a librarian cooperated in designing a high school history independent study project. (PF)

A list of nonprint materials (except 16mm films) in the science area for secondary school and public libraries. A list of producers, with addresses, is appended. (LS)

Guidelines, procedures, and considerations in selecting the basic original collection for a new media center. (LS)

This study is a result of a survey taken at 24 randomly selected middle and junior high schools in Indiana for the purpose of examining user perceptions of media staff and school media centers. Media staff members were surveyed, as well as students and teachers, and responses were compared between groups and within groups. Demographic data were…

Topics summarized in this annual report of the Library Association for 1973 include the advent of the British Library; effects of local government reorganization upon public libraries and their staffs; possible introduction of a public lending right; threat of VAT on books and journals, and effects on the Open University libraries; increased book…

Article condensed from a speech given at the Library Section of the Ontario Educational Association's convention in March, 1969.

This vocabulary improvement handbook was designed to be an aid to children's and young adult librarians serving in public and school libraries who know little or no Spanish, but who wish to serve their Spanish-speaking community. Content and design of the handbook emanated from class discussions by participants in the Library Training Institute…

This report presents the results of a survey to determine the loss levels of library materials at high school media centers and libraries in the Onondaga-Oswego County area of central New York State, and provides an annotated bibliography of literature dealing with loss prevention in libraries. A copy of the questionnaire and various analysis…

This bibliography of free materials, which supplements the bibliography of trade materials of Canadian origin for school libraries, provides bibliographic descriptions and sources of availability for books and pamphlets suitable for school library collections. Primarily concerned with health, industry, careers, and science, these materials are…

This basic reference on the responsibilities and opportunities of library trustees provides information on the public libraries of Colorado and how they are established, operated, and funded, as well as clues to needed information--i.e., some philosophy, many facts, opinions, recommended practices, and suggestions. Chapters focus on the types of…

A first attempt to codify interlibrary loan patterns in Wisconsin, these guidelines are the result of an eight month study by a committee representing all types of libraries and geographic areas of the state. An introduction outlines and comments on interlibrary loan responsibilities, operating assumptions, principles, and goals. Comments on a…

This policy based on the principle that all types of libraries and users stand to benefit from increased cooperation was adopted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in 1979. The development and support of both formal and informal cooperative arrangements is encouraged as a means to facilitate resource sharing among all schools within…