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Small Business Microcomputer Programs: Tools for Library Media Center Management.
Yerkey, A. Neil – School Library Media Quarterly, 1984
This examination of ways to use general-purpose commercial software to assist in the management of library media centers focuses on database management programs, word processing, authoring systems, and calculator (spreadsheet) programs. System requirements and purchasing information for representative programs (address, price) are provided. Six…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
School Library Public Relations.
Willeford, Burton; And Others – Book Report, 1989
Suggested public relations activities for school libraries are presented in nine articles. Some of the activities described include the publication of newsletters and filmdisks using microcomputer software, a celebrity letter campaign, and planned communication with school board members. Resources for further ideas and guidelines are provided.…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Check Lists, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
A Term Paper Resource Center.
Bell, Anita C. – School Library Journal, 1992
Describes the development of a term paper resource center in public libraries that supports school assignments. A cooperative effort between the public library and school library is discussed, a topic file with appropriate resources listed is described, instructions for writing outlines and bibliographies are suggested, and provision of software…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Learning Resources Centers, Library Cooperation, Library Services
Science Fair Projects Bring It All Together: Collaboration, Information Literacy, and Public Relations.
Young, Terrence E., Jr. – Book Report, 2000
Discusses the role of school library media specialists in helping students with science fair projects. Topics include selecting a topic; reviewing basic library resources, including print and electronic; remote access to databases; locating information on the Web; word processing and presentation software; and relevant Web sites. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Information Retrieval
Microcomputers and School Libraries in the United Kingdom: Part II.
Pain-Lewins, Helen; Watson, Linda – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Describes study of seven local education authorities in the United Kingdom which was conducted to discover how models of microcomputer use were being adopted by school libraries. Highlights include database information retrieval; computerized catalogs; improving students' information-handling skills; curriculum-centered plans; integrated systems;…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Developing Computer Literacy Skills in Schools with Limited Hub Access.
Jay, M. Ellen – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1997
Discusses how to meet elementary school student and staff needs for computer access with a hub of networked computers in the library media center. Topics include types of use, including word processing, desktop publishing, curriculum support, and multimedia presentations; scheduling; assigning staff responsibilities; and suggested allocation of…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education