Describes the Information Center, Reference, and Recreational Reading Libraries of the United Farm Workers of America at Keene, California. (Author)

The article describes resources offered by public libraries for parents of handicapped children. Basic information is given about library staff, reference services, periodicals, equipment and materials, and other special libraries or information centers. (CL)

Sample suggestions/questions and replies from the University of Colorado Library suggestion box are presented. (SJ)

In this article, the author provides 10 tips on how to reduce overdues in the future: (1) Whatever you do, do not encourage students to check out books--especially high-priced reference books; (2) Do not have hours before school, after school, or at lunch--or any other time that might possibly be convenient for students to check out books; (3) If…

In this article, the author shares her ideas after attending the Computers in Libraries (CIL) Conference in March of 2003. The author is a technical services librarian and system administrator for the Ryan Memorial Library of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, a library for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She states that many of that…

This book is for community leaders, librarians, library committees, volunteers, aid workers and others who are interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library. Throughout the developing world, countless dedicated people respond to the pressing need for information in their communities by helping to start a…

This report focuses on funding and services provided through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program in the most recent full reporting years. IMLS grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAA's) represent the single largest source of federal funding for the nation's libraries and are the only…

A report of preliminary findings and analysis from student discussion groups held on 7 U.S. campuses in Fall 2008, as part of Project Information Literacy. Qualitative data from discussions with higher education students across the country suggest that conducting research is particularly challenging. Students' greatest challenges are related to…

Introduction: Reports the conduct of a national survey in Sweden to establish the desired research priorities for libraries. The research sought to establish what evidence-base is needed for evidence-based practice. Method: The Delphi method was employed to solicit opinions on the kinds of research needed by libraries of all kinds in Sweden.…