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Sobel, Kiley; McClain, AnneMarie – Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, 2020
Libraries are learning hubs that connect families to free resources, activities, and services to cultivate children's learning about topics that excite them. Despite recent technological developments which have revolutionized how we read and access information, libraries continue to evolve in order to serve their communities, especially families…
Descriptors: Library Role, Library Personnel, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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Graboyes, Alanna S. – Educational Leadership, 2012
The library at George C. Marshall High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, needed an update to better meet the needs of 21st century students. A major renovation was in the works, but head librarian Graboyes wanted to do something to make the library useful and appealing for current students. With careful budgeting and donations of time and money,…
Descriptors: Librarians, Libraries, High Schools, Library Facilities
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Gavigan, Karen; Dickinson, Gail; Pribesh, Shana – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 2012
A hallmark of best practice in school libraries is for students and faculty to have maximum access to library resources and services. However, findings from a recent quantitative study indicate that this is not always the case. The researchers surveyed school librarians in North Carolina and Virginia to determine the effects that scheduling,…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Library Services, Library Materials, Librarians
Marrah, Arleezah; Mills, Roxanne – Library Media Connection, 2011
This article describes the Librarianship Upgrades for Children and Youth Services (LUCY), a multifaceted multicultural continuing education program for librarians developed by the Library and Information Science Program at Old Dominion University. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funds LUCY through the Laura Bush 21st century…
Descriptors: Information Science Education, Continuing Education, Young Adults, Cultural Pluralism
Virginia State Library, Richmond. – 1984
This booklet, with a physical workout "get-in-shape" theme, is intended to stimulate cooperation between public and school libraries in providing services to elementary and secondary level students. The potential benefits of cooperation are cited, including sharing ideas and materials; reaching a wider audience by sharing publicity for…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Instructional Materials
Fairfax County Schools, VA. – 1973
The feasibility of combining school and public libraries in Fairfax, Virginia was studied. Case studies were made of attempts by 23 localities in 12 states to combine school and public libraries. Several surveys were conducted to compile applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Four statistical tables were prepared which display information…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Institutional Cooperation, Librarians, Library Cooperation