This project was designed to establish a national center for cross cultural studies in library science and library-related teacher education, to develop a collection of teaching resources for community languages and cultures, and to promote multicultural perspectives within school/teacher librarianship courses in Australia. The first of six…

The Lethbridge School District Number 51 Project attempted to develop a more effective model for system, school, and program evaluation in the Lethbridge, Alberta (Canada) schools. A literature review suggested that a collaborative model would be effective and would result in empowerment of school-based personnel through active involvement. The…

The process of selecting and maintaining the collection for the community consumes much of the staff's time in public libraries. Small libraries with fewer staff have less time for these activities. This handbook enables staff to use their time most efficiently while doing specific tasks; forms, checklists, and samples are used as guides. The main…

This guide provides planning, program suggestions, and photocopiable materials for use in Louisiana's 1992 summer reading program for children and adolescents. The overall theme of the program is "Grins and Giggles at the Library," and the two dinosaurs, Grins and Giggles, appear in clip art and promotional materials that come with the…

This report of proceedings contains 28 papers that were presented at an international conference on school librarianship. The papers are: (1) "Multi-Ethnic Materials for Children and Young Adults in a Changing World" (Spencer G. Shaw); (2) "Eating Computers" (Dean Marney); (3) "Literature, Reading and the School Library…

In 1990 a committee was formed to develop a list of information skills that could be used by New Hampshire library media professionals to help them develop plans for integrating such skills within their schools. Information skills are processes needed to access, evaluate, organize, communicate, and apply information efficiently and effectively.…

The role that rural libraries could have in increasing the awareness level of disability issues in their communities and in expanding opportunities for the disabled was studied in a survey of 401 rural Indiana and Iowa libraries. A review of the literature associated with rural rehabilitation services suggests that the two crucial barriers to the…

This report provides information on the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1991 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) state-administered program. Standard Form 424, "Application for Federal Assistance," is followed by specific requirements for resource allocations under LSCA and a summary of funding sources by LSCA priority. The…

This manual resulted from a 2-year project to improve, develop, and expand public library and information services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Designed to serve as a guide for tribal and community librarians who may lack professional training, the manual offers descriptions of library services, procedures, and management issues. An…

Highlights listed for the Department of Education's Intra-Agency Committee on Education's third year include issuance of the national rural education policy statement (October 1984), sponsorship of a national forum on rural education with 697 attendees (June 1984), formation of a Subcommittee on Rural Education Data, continued liaison with other…

Of potential interest to small towns in rural areas, this report describes England's first attempt at applying to a rural area the concept of a multi-agency information and advice center based on a library. The comprehensive review covers all phases of the project: (1) identification of a community's information and advice needs; (2) consultation…

This collection of 17 articles dealing with community college education begins with Marvin Feldman's discussion of the origins and future of the community college. Then, Faye Lenarcic examines the relation between sexism and language. Next, Mary Loomba discusses the problem of burnout in relation to librarians. Howard Himelstein outlines the…

As an information resource for evening and part-time faculty at the main campus of Los Angeles City College (LACC), this handbook outlines LACC policies, procedures, facilities, and services. The handbook first provides emergency information and then describes miscellaneous faculty services such as mailboxes and parking. The use of various campus…

EMPLOYMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN WASHINGTON ARE OUTLINED FOR COLLEGE EDUCATED WOMEN WHO HAVE LESSENING FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES AND WANT TO RETURN TO SCHOOL, DISCOVER NEW AREAS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, OR FIND A SUITABLE PART-TIME OR TEMPORARY JOB. PAID AND VOLUNTEER JOBS IN GOVERNMENT, THE ARTS, LANGUAGES, LIBRARIANSHIP, HEALTH…

THE MAJOR VEHICLE FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS, TO QUALIFY FOR STATE FUNDS. CONTINUED STUDY OF THE MINIMUM STANDARDS HAS DONE MUCH TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, BUT HAS NOT SERIOUSLY CHALLENGED THE LEADING SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SINCE IN MANY AREAS EDUCATORS AGREE THAT IT IS VIRTUALLY…