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Johnson, Liliane Parbot, Comp. – 1982
A 3-year project to generate awareness and utilization of the nontraditional services offered by the Florida public libraries is described. The presentation is divided into two sections: an overview of the program to date and examples from the media campaign. Within section 1, three distinct phases of the project are identified and described:…
Descriptors: Advertising, Library Extension, Library Role, Library Services
Download full textDougherty, Richard M. – 1983
Ways in which academic libraries can contribute to strengthening the educational system are examined, and obstacles to be overcome or circumvented are considered. Primary focus is on the generic academic library. An overview is presented on what is known about libraries and learning, and the use of library resources. Several seminal studies are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, College School Cooperation, Educationally Disadvantaged
Sharp, Peggy Agostino – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1987
Offers ten suggestions for developing the role of library media centers and media specialists within schools that center around improved communication with teachers, administrators and the public, involvement with curriculum decisions, familiarity with library materials, increased promotion of the media center, and professional development. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Exhibits, Learning Resources Centers
Nesmith, Lorraine, Comp. – 1982
Rural librarians in Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma are involved in a 1-year project designed to assist them in implementing humanities programming for adults; "Women of the Plains and Mountains" is one of three packets compiled for the project. The packet is designed to provide a step-by-step guide for the librarian with little or no…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bibliographies, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background
Nesmith, Lorraine, Comp. – 1982
Thirty rural libraries in Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma have been selected to participate in a 1-year project to assist public librarians in implementing humanities programming for adults; "Heritage of the Plains and Mountains" is one of three packets compiled for the project. The packet is designed to provide a step-by-step guide for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bibliographies, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background
Nesmith, Lorraine, Comp. – 1982
A 1-year project in Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma is designed to assist rural librarians in implementing humanities programming for adults; "Literature of the Plains and Mountains" is one of three packets compiled for the project. The packet is designed to provide a step-by-step guide for the librarian with little or no experience in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bibliographies, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background
Peer reviewedZwarenstein, Mandy – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Describes ways in which story telling and reading programs can be used to develop positive attitudes toward reading in young children. (CLB)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Librarians, Library Extension, Library Role
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
