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American Association of School Librarians, 2018
AASL's new integrated standards are designed to empower leaders to transform teaching and learning. The new "National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries" reflect an evolution of AASL Standards, building on philosophical foundations and familiar elements of previous standards while featuring the…
Descriptors: National Standards, School Libraries, Educational Environment, Best Practices
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Chelton, Mary K. – Library Trends, 1987
Discusses program evaluation concepts and methods and how they can be applied to children's library services. What program evaluation is not is explained, as well as three levels of evaluation, including a variety of "threats" to the possible effectiveness of a program. Examples of program evaluation instruments are appended. (EM)
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Library Standards, Objectives, Program Effectiveness
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Bates, Marcia J. – Library & Information Science Research, 1998
An analysis of publication types and the use of citations in studies of library and information science (LIS) program quality suggests that publication types should be differentiated, that book publication is important, and that the role of humanities-oriented faculty may be lost without attention to book production. Presents a formula for LIS…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Faculty Publishing, Higher Education, Information Science
Cassell, Marianne K. – 1983
This manual offers guidelines for developing adult programming in Vermont public libraries as a means of bringing many people together to exchange ideas, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Sections cover reasons for providing adult programming; the need for well-chosen and organized book collections; the persons who should be responsible for…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Library Extension, Library Services, Program Development
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Porter, Peggy – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1986
In September 1981, Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries inaugurated a Question/Comment Board, soliciting from users their suggestions, opinions, and complaints, and prominently displaying the libraries' responses to these queries. This technique has proved to be an effective method for identifying users' perceptions of libraries (i.e., physical…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Services
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Hattendorf, Lynn C. – RQ, 1986
Presents an 83-item comprehensive annotated bibliography that provides general information on rating and ranking, an evaluation of "An Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States," articles about individual guides, and individual ranking studies for specific disciplines. Items cited are primarily articles written since…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Colleges, Higher Education, Institutional Evaluation
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Kissinger, Pat – Education Libraries, 1987
This selected bibliography on the evaluation of library use instruction lists some of the more recent basic resources in education and psychology as well as in the library field. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Material Evaluation
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Galler, Anne M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This discussion of the possible endorsement of library technician programs by the Canadian Library Association examines various program evaluation options, including accreditation, certification, licentiate, and public review. The role of the library technician and guidelines for educational programs are also discussed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Distance Education, Educational Certificates
Roberts, Sarah Jane – School Library Journal, 1987
Describes a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education which identified 62 outstanding library programs and lists 22 model school library programs and 16 programs serving school systems. Topics discussed include the search process, selection criteria, school library programs, cooperation, innovations, technology, and the catalog that…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Services, Library Surveys
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Hogan, Patricia M. – Catholic Library World, 1986
In attempt to answer the question of how to measure or evaluate the quality of reference service to youth, this essay examines the literature; defines the terms (reference services and tools, parental concern, library instruction); discusses move toward quality evaluation; and provides options and approaches to such measurement. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation
Ohio State Library, Columbus. – 1992
This publication is based on the work of The State Library of Ohio, the National Bookmobile Guidelines Committee, and staff of local Ohio bookmobile programs. Draft guidelines were approved by the 7th National Bookmobile Conference (May 31-June 2, 1992). The Guidelines provide brief statements of standards followed by specifics which indicate…
Descriptors: Bookmobiles, Design Requirements, Equipment, Equipment Maintenance
Spero, Ceil – Bookmark, 1986
Describes and evaluates the library processing center of the Ithaca City School District, which centralizes the ordering, cataloging, and physical preparation of materials for the 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative community school in the district. (CLB)
Descriptors: Centralization, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Technical Processes
Cochrane, Pauline A. – 1983
The Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) Entry Vocabulary Project established a routine procedure for new cross references, suggested by designated libraries, to be considered for addition to LCSH entries by the Library of Congress Subject Catalog Division. Since October 1982, suggestions from four libraries (the University of California at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Check Lists, Guidelines
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Mayfield, M. Kent – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1985
Considers actions that educational institutions and accreditation agencies (major self-regulation mechanisms in postsecondary education) should take to shape future of library and information science education. The Accreditation Project initiated following the September 1984 Invitational Conference on Accreditation sponsored by Association for…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Higher Education, Institutional Evaluation
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Webster, David S. – RQ, 1986
This essay is based on a close examination of 10 books published by Jack Gourman since 1967 that rank colleges, universities, and individual departments. A comparison of each with the others, an interview with Gourman, and reliable reference materials for accurate ranking information are included. Thirty-seven references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Information Services
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