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Filson, Anne H. – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1992
Proposes that librarians and teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) form partnerships, and describes roles and suggested activities of librarians and teachers in such a partnership. ESL collection development is discussed, covering funding, selection, foreign language materials, nonprint materials, and the professional collection. (11…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development
Robinson, Charles – Library Journal, 1989
Discusses areas of confusion concerning the role of public libraries that endanger the existence of public libraries. It is argued that the future of the public library depends on its responsiveness to the needs of the people that such libraries were created to serve, and suggestions for achieving this state are offered. (CLB)
Descriptors: Democracy, Educational Responsibility, Elitism, Financial Support

Apeji, E. Adeche – International Library Review, 1990
Discusses problem areas in the development of school libraries in Nigeria, including lack of legislation, shortage of funds, poor accommodations, unavailability of trained staff, lack of relevant material, and apathy on the part of school administrators and the government. Recommendations for improving this situation are suggested. (17 references)…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Objectives, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
McGlamery, Patrick – 1999
This paper addresses the library collection development of spatial information in cartographic format. Highlights include: the impermanent nature of maps; changes in spatial information creation, storage, processing, and management resulting from developments in computer-based information technology; steps required to download the digital version…
Descriptors: Cartography, Information Technology, Internet, Library Collection Development

Pojman, Paul E. – Catholic Library World, 1987
Looks at collection development for print materials in school libraries serving children in grades K-8. The policy statement and the processes of evaluation, selection, acquisition, and weeding are examined, emphasizing the place of curriculum objectives and the role of the librarian. Twenty-two references and a bibliography of 15 selection tools…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Role

Olson, Lowell E. – Top of the News, 1985
This discussion of the librarian's perspective on collection development cites professional "blind spots" in areas of responses to and misinterpretation of information, censorship, identifying and satisfying reader demand, and confusion over the role of the librarian. A 15-item bibliography is provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Censorship, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Materials
Katz, Harry – Library of Congress Information Bulletin, 1998
Presents an excerpt from an interview with editorial cartoonist Pat Oliphant that was conducted upon acquiring Oliphant's materials for the Library of Congress. Highlights include early influences and childhood; role models; political interests; employment experiences; the current state of journalism; and the importance of this collection. Several…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Employment Experience, Interviews, Journalism

Willard, Ann M.; Morrison, Patricia – Special Libraries, 1988
Describes the role of the information specialist in a corporate information center and discusses the three areas that define this role--collection, access, and service. Advantages and disadvantages of being a corporate information specialist are considered. (one reference) (MES)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Corporate Libraries, Library Collection Development, Library Role

Sankowski, Andrew – Catholic Library World, 1987
Defines collection development and discusses several issues related to this function in the academic library: (1) the importance of a collection development policy; (2) material selection; (3) faculty-library cooperation; (4) cooperation with other library departments; (5) weeding; and (6) effects of automation. Nine references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Automation, Library Collection Development

Bushing, Mary C. – Library Trends, 1995
Libraries have failed to use marketing for three reasons: (1) a misunderstanding that equates marketing with publicity; (2) a lack of understanding of what marketing is; and (3) disagreement about the role of the client. Societal-marketing tries to balance patron demands with long-term societal needs in evaluating product excellence. (AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Libraries, Library Collection Development, Library Services

Pain-Lewins, Helen – Reading, 1990
Argues that school libraries should maintain a commitment to encourage reading and have concern for the enrichment of the individual's imaginative and creative life. Describes a variety of ways the school libraries in the United Kingdom promote reading. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection

Vandergrift, Kay E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1989
Reviews common technical services policies relating to circulation, cataloging, and collection development that routinely prevent full access to public library resources for children and adolescents. It is argued that technical services librarians can work closely with those in youth services to ensure intellectual freedom for children and youth.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adolescents, Cataloging, Children

Woods, L. B.; Hogan, Donna R. – Public Libraries, 1989
Reviews the general climate of demands for censorship of library materials, and argues that librarians must follow the Code of Ethics and accept the responsibility for resisting censorship pressures. Suggestions for the promotion of a positive climate for intellectual freedom by librarians in public libraries are offered. (23 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Censorship, Democratic Values, Intellectual Freedom

Seavey, Charles A. – Journal of Government Information, 1994
Discusses problems in the U.S. depository library system and offers suggestions for improvement, including cutting the List of Classes so libraries have more control over material selection; adding more public libraries as depositories; and restructuring regional depository library responsibilities so they do not have to keep all publications.…
Descriptors: Depository Libraries, Federal Government, Government Publications, Library Collection Development
Bennett, William J. – 1986
Libraries serve our nation and its citizens in two primary ways: by preserving our common culture, and by nurturing and sustaining democracy itself. A particular democratic function of libraries is fostering reading. As noted in two reports recently issued by the U.S. Department of Education, "What Works" and "First Lessons," it is imperative to…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Collection Development, Library Role