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Valentine, Patrick M. – North Carolina Libraries, 1996
Provides a historical view of the spread of public libraries in North Carolina. Highlights include subscription libraries; tax-supported libraries; the role of women's groups; state assistance; library services to African Americans; bookmobiles; and a series of maps that show the incidents of public libraries in various years. (Contains 52…
Descriptors: Blacks, Bookmobiles, Government Role, Library Development
Chepesiuk, Ron – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Describes the Amistad Research Center housed at Tulane University which is a repository of primary documents on African-American history. Topics addressed include the development and growth of the collection; inclusion of the American Missionary Association archives; sources of support; civil rights; and collecting for the future. (LRW)
Descriptors: Archives, Black History, Blacks, Civil Rights
Odean, Kathleen – Book Links, 1998
Because the media emphasize how females look rather than what they do, it is important for children to encounter strong girls in the books they read. This article provides an annotated bibliography of picture books for primary grade children in which African and African-American girls exhibit admirable traits. Suggests class activities in art and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art, Blacks, Childrens Literature
Boyd, Candy Dawson – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1991
Discusses African-American books for children from the perspective of an African-American author. The need for children's literature by and about African Americans is explained, winners of the Newbery and Caldecott awards are discussed, and suggestions for librarians regarding selection policies for African-American authors and illustrators are…
Descriptors: Authors, Black Literature, Blacks, Childrens Literature
Hamberg, Cheryl – Library Journal, 1995
Examines health concerns affecting African Americans, and presents an annotated bibliography of 22 resources written for African Americans and arranged under the subheadings of general information, statistical data, keeping healthy, AIDS, social issues, community involvement, reference sources, periodicals, and databases. (LRW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Annotated Bibliographies, Blacks, Community Involvement
Mandell, Phyllis Levy, Comp. – School Library Journal, 1992
This is the first in a series of annotated lists of videos that are being published to help school librarians select materials that emphasize the historical and cultural contributions of ethnic minority groups. It reviews more than 200 videos that document the contributions of African Americans. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Blacks, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
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Woody, Donna – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2000
Discusses the lack of African American biographies for elementary school libraries and reports the results of a study that surveyed publishers from the Children's Book Council. Examines book reviews, discusses the number of sports figures included, and considers problems with a lack of appropriate materials to support the curriculum. (LRW)
Descriptors: Athletes, Biographies, Blacks, Book Reviews
Welch, Janet E.; Lam, R. Errol – Library Administration & Management, 1991
Discussion of changing demographics and implications for academic libraries focuses on the expected increases in the numbers of Blacks and international students. Educational trends are discussed; and program ideas for academic libraries preparing for a multicultural environment are suggested, including sensitivity training for staff, minority…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Blacks, Cultural Differences, Educational Trends
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Betz-Zall, Jonathan – MultiCultural Review, 1993
Discusses how to choose series biographies for children about women and people of color. Guidelines help balance standards for quality with collection demands and available resources. An annotated list reviews 17 different series containing 54 titles. Other sources of reviews are presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies, Asian Americans, Biographies
Boyd, Alex; Lenix-Hooker, Catherine J. – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses the concept of Afrocentrism and presents the arguments of several scholars for and against the role of Afrocentrism in education. Implications for librarians are considered, and guidelines for related collections and services are offered. Major African studies repositories and suggested titles for Afrocentric collections are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, African Culture, African History, African Studies