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Roth, Lorie – Library Journal, 1999
Discusses teaching information literacy in academic libraries and describes programs developed at California State University that considered new technologies; changing student characteristics, enrollment patterns, and skills; determining authenticity and quality of information sources, particularly on the Internet; curriculum development;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Enrollment Trends
Olden, Anthony – Library Quarterly, 2005
The Tanganyika Library Service (TLS) was the national public library service set up in Tanzania, East Africa, in the 1960s. By the end of the decade, it was generally regarded as a model of Western-style public library development in Africa. This is an account of its establishment and early years based on accessible documentary sources in Tanzania…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Library Development, National Programs, Public Libraries
Edmundson, Martha; Ash-Geisler, Viki – 1992
This manual for the 1992 Texas Reading Club aims to use books as the major focus of all reading club activities and to provide a holistic view of library programing for the reading club and other summer library activities. Following an initial chapter called "Prepare To Set Sail" containing ideas for launching the club, particular…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Books
Katz, Bill, Ed. – 1992
The 25 articles in this book were written by librarians as a guide for reference services personnel working in two-year college libraries. Part I, The Community College Reference Mission, includes "Community College Services," by Derrie B. Roark; "Community College Librarianship: A Changing Frontier," by Marilyn Searson Lary; "Typical Is Atypical:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Community Colleges
Bailey, Gail C., Comp.; And Others – 1988
This compilation of statistical data on school library media programs is designed to assist local educational agencies in examining their library media collections and staff according to the recommendations in the Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland. Arranged alphabetically by local education agencies and schools, data are…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Institutional Schools

Bailey, Gail C., Comp.; Hardy, Rose Mary, Comp. – 1989
This compilation of statistical data on school library media programs is designed to assist local educational agencies in examining their library media collections and staff according to the recommendations in the Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland. Arranged alphabetically by local education agencies and schools, data are…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Institutional Schools

Bailey, Gail C., Comp.; Hardy, Rose Mary, Comp. – 1990
This compilation of statistical data on school library media programs is designed to assist local educational agencies in examining their library media collections and staff according to the recommendations in the Standards for School Library Media Programs in Maryland. Arranged alphabetically by local education agencies and schools, data are…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Institutional Schools
Yee, Hua Min; And Others – 1991
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…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups
Lethbridge Separate School District #51 (Alberta). – 1993
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…
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Educational Cooperation
Colorado State Dept. of Education, Denver. State Library and Adult Education Office. – 1998
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…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Guidelines, Library Administration, Library Collection Development

Fairbanks, Gretchen K. – 1991
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…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Audiovisual Aids, Check Lists, Childrens Games
International Association of School Librarianship, Kalamazoo, MI. – 1992
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…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Conferences, Cross Cultural Studies
New Hampshire State Dept. of Education, Concord. – 1992
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.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Educational Objectives, Educational Planning

Deason, Melissa; And Others – 1992
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…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Check Lists, Cost Effectiveness
Texas State Library, Austin. – 1991
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…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Grants