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Collection Development in Foreign Literatures at Medium-Sized Academic Libraries.
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Schreiner-Robles, Rebecca – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
A survey of 29 medium-sized academic libraries gathered data on collection development methods in foreign literatures including the language and academic background of the bibliographer; bases of selection decisions; acquisition rates for French, German, and Spanish literature as compared to English/American literature; acquisition practices; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Language Books, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
Selecting Children's Books to Meet Multicultural Needs.
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Ruth, Grace W. – Catholic Library World, 1983
Provides background philosophy and suggests professional resources and selected bibliographies to aid librarians in building or expanding multicultural collection for children. Selection criteria and books in both English and other languages are highlighted. A list of 10 institutional sources and 11 bibliographies is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups
Western European Political Science: An Acquisition Study.
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Walden, Barbara; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Reports on acquisitions of selected Western European political science materials deemed important for inclusion in at least one North American research library. The percentages of French, Italian, Swedish, Catalan, Icelandic, and Belgian materials not found in RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) and OCLC are provided. Factors supporting…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Foreign Countries, Foreign Language Books
Books in Spanish for Young Readers in School and Public Libraries: A Survey of Practices and Attitudes.
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Schon, Isabel; And Others – Library and Information Science Research, 1987
This survey of librarians in public and school libraries serving a significant number of Hispanics found that, although 60 percent of the respondents report that books in Spanish for Spanish-speaking children and young adults serve an important educational purpose, many of the remaining respondents are very much opposed to increasing their…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Language Books
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: East-West Exchanges 1960-1993.
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Olsen, Margaret S. – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1995
Discusses publications exchanges between Western and East European libraries, including inadequate supply, easing of restrictions, disadvantages, changes in publication and distribution, real costs, labor costs, and the possible future of exchanges. Data from three studies representing three different historical eras of East European politics and…
Descriptors: Costs, Foreign Countries, Foreign Language Books, Futures (of Society)
Se Lea Espanol Aqui! (Spanish Is Read Here!).
Hoffert, Barbara – Library Journal, 1992
Discussion of the need for Spanish-language materials in libraries considers outreach programs and other means of attracting Hispanic patrons, building a collection to meet the needs of various Spanish-speaking groups, and sources for Spanish-language books. (MES)
Descriptors: Foreign Language Books, Hispanic American Literature, Hispanic Americans, Library Collections
Books for the Spanish-Speaking Si Se Puede and Sources of Spanish-Language Books.
Tarin, Patricia; Josslin, Daniel, Comp. – Library Journal, 1987
Discusses the need for Spanish language materials in public libraries, and describes support systems that aid in the selection of materials. A directory of 50 vendors of Spanish language books, with brief information about the scope of materials and services they make available, is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Catalogs, Childrens Literature, Foreign Language Books