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Haynes, Douglas – Exceptional Parent, 1988
The article gives parents of physically disabled children suggestions for development of an assistive device lending library through the public or school library. Guidelines for writing the proposal (the introduction, statement of need, suggested funding sources, advantages for the library) and submitting the proposal are given. (DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Elementary Secondary Education, Library Role, Parent Role
Download full textPerkinson, Kathryn – 1989
Focusing on the cooperative role of parents and public libraries in stimulating reading interests in children of all ages, this booklet addresses the following issues: (1) getting children interested in reading (reading aloud to children; encouraging children to read to you; starting a home library; showing children that you enjoy reading;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Childhood Interests, Disabilities
Perkinson, Kathryn – 1992
Focusing on the cooperative role of parents and public libraries in stimulating reading interests in children of all ages, this booklet addresses the following issues: (1) getting children interested in reading (reading aloud to children; encouraging children to read to you; starting a home library; showing children that you enjoy reading;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Childhood Interests, Disabilities
Stripling, Barbara K. – 1992
Focusing on the major educational initiatives of our times--the National Education Goals outlined and endorsed in 1990 by the nation's governors, and President Bush's America 2000 strategy--this report reviews and summarizes information about the role of libraries in many different educational efforts designed to meet the national goals. It is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Career Exploration, Computer Networks
Brennan, Mary Alice – 1992
This digest highlights the findings of an extensive review and analysis of the literature related to the role of libraries in education. The review was undertaken to demonstrate the critical role libraries can play in meeting the six National Education Goals adopted in 1990 by the President and the governors of the United States. The goals, which…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Career Exploration, Computer Networks
Fredericks, Anthony D. – 1997
This book is designed to help librarians build a lasting and enthusiastic relationship with parents and to help parents extend the learning opportunities of their children through a literate environment. The book contains activity pages for 101 children's literature selections, aimed at children in grades K-6. The activity page for each book…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Books, Children, Childrens Literature
