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A task force was charged with developing a revised set of guidelines for public library service to children in Vermont. Together with the results of a survey of Vermont public libraries, the help of recommendations from other states, and the expertise of individual libraries, the task force drew up a number of guidelines. In the first section the…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Guidelines, Library Personnel, Library Role
New Hampshire State Library, Concord. – 2002
This document provides a guide for writing a library technology plan. Three elements to consider are summarized: vision, mission, goals and objectives; establishing a committee; and services drive technology acquisition. Required components of an approved technology plan are listed, and a technology plan outline is presented that describes the…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Library Planning, Library Services, Professional Development
Peer reviewedRosenzweig, Susan – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1997
Presents an annotated bibliography of 14 books the author considers essential reading for public and school librarians working with teens. Lists books published through 1996. (PEN)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Books
Shearer, Kenneth D., Ed.; Burgin, Robert, Ed. – 2001
From scholarly discourse to the latest issues in readers' advisory services, this guide provides up-to-date information on the many challenges of the practice, as well as on interdisciplinary directions, continuing education, and the gap in graduate professional education for readers' advisory. The book's 16 chapters are organized into three main…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Information Scientists, Information Services, Library Services
Mathews, Virginia H.; And Others – 1993
The Library/Head Start Partnership Project is administered through a joint agreement between the Library of Congress Center for the Book and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Bureau. Its purpose is to demonstrate how libraries that serve young children can plan and work with Head Start programs to enhance learning and…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Childrens Libraries, Library Services
McCrossan, John A. – 1987
A survey of 104 Florida public library administrators resulted in a 70% response rate to a questionnaire investigating the value of a variety of types of activities associated with professional development. Presented as a poster session, this report indicates that the following professional and continuing education activities were considered the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Interprofessional Relationship, Library Administration, Library Associations
Wilson, Lucile – 1996
This practical handbook focuses on interpersonal skills that will increase the effectiveness of recent library school graduates, paraprofessional librarians, and aides who have assumed the role of managing small public or school libraries. It describes numerous techniques that librarians can use to become better leaders and offers specific…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Interpersonal Competence
American Library Association, Chicago, IL. – 1980
The comments of 21 library professionals from academic and public libraries on principles of library administration are presented in this guide. The members of the Library Administration and Management middle management discussion group touch upon goal setting in management, getting to know new staff, interpersonal relationships between employee…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Effectiveness, Leadership Styles, Leadership Training
Massis, Bruce Edward, Ed. – 1996
University and public librarians faced with an increasing demand for reading materials in alternate formats need to develop the skills required in providing adequate library service to people with visual or physical impairments. This work, written by library professionals, is intended as a basic reference source which librarians in training can…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Higher Education, Information Technology
Somerville, Mary; Markuson, Carolyn – American Libraries, 1987
The first of two articles examines lack of professional recognition and promotional opportunities for children's librarians, and suggests remedies to administrators, library schools, and librarians. The second reports a decreasing candidate pool of school media specialists and discusses this in terms of increased educational requirements and lack…
Descriptors: Certification, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Level
