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Walters, Donna – Book Report, 1994
Presents a humorous approach to the question of how to recycle catalog cards necessitated by the results of library automation and online catalogs. A sidebar summarizes an article that appeared in the "New Yorker" magazine regarding the discard of card catalogs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Library Automation

Carter, Carl – Ohio Media Spectrum, 1994
Provides a suggested model for SCHOOLNET, a voice, video, and data network. Proposes that library media centers should be the site of the SCHOOLNET hub; students and teachers should be able to access the INFOhio library automation system and other information systems; and digital fiber optic hubs and trunk lines should connect school buildings…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Networks, Information Sources, Learning Resources Centers
Duffy, Michael – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2005
This article examines the advantages of using automated media library systems and how to incorporate them in Montessori schools learning environment. Before even addressing the issue of Montessori philosophy and practice, Here, the author first address two principles: availability and accessibility. Availability is the first principle of a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Libraries, Montessori Schools, Library Automation
Berglund, Patricia – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Relates the experiences of a private preparatory school librarian in her search for a cataloging system, and the selection and use of OCLC to automate her library's cataloging processes. Benefits and costs of OCLC system and interlibrary loan subsystem use are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Costs, Interlibrary Loans
Schiffman, Shirl S. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1988
Suggests that instructional technology theory and practice can be introduced into public schools through the school library media center. The changing role of the school library media specialist resulting from computerized library systems is reviewed, the media specialist as change agent is described, and information literacy is discussed. (15…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement
Bowie, Melvin M. – Media and Methods, 1990
Describes ways in which microcomputer technology can help school media centers with collection development. The need to map the media center collection is discussed, benefits of collection mapping are explained, the need to consider curriculum requirements is emphasized, and setting up a database and spreadsheet is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed.; John, Nancy R., Ed. – 1988
Contributed by librarians from public, academic, school, and special libraries, the 17 essays in this collection describe ways in which the Apple Macintosh is used in their libraries: (1) "Workstations and the Apple Macintosh" (Edward J. Valauskas); (2) "The Macintosh Experience at Chesapeake College" (Liz Cooper); (3)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Krula, Marie – School Library Journal, 1987
Identifies questions that should be asked, problems that may arise, and sources of information for library media specialists choosing hard disk computer systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Storage Devices, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education

Bennett, Jim – Library Trends, 1987
This description of trends in school library media facilities identifies function, aesthetic values, and behavioral expectations as key components of school library design. The use of library space by students and staff and the impact of electronic technology are also discussed. (5 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Planning, Learning Resources Centers
Collins, Debbie – Media and Methods, 1994
Discusses the use of union catalogs by school libraries and gives examples of their use in two districts in Texas. Topics addressed include downloading, bibliographic information, holdings information, components of a union catalog, inventory lists, resource sharing, and time-saving benefits. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Automation
Costa, Betty – School Library Media Quarterly, 1982
Presents responses to some commonly-asked questions about the development of "Computer Cat," a microcomputer-based online catalog system in a Colorado elementary school learning resources center. Computer knowledge required to implement such a system, hardware selection, hardware requirements, student use of the system, and educational…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Information Storage
Ala, Judy; Cerabona, Kathy – School Library Journal, 1992
Discusses the importance of Boolean searching as a skill that students will need in the future. Methods for teaching Boolean searching are described, and the value of truncation as an online searching aid is considered. (MES)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Learning Resources Centers, Library Automation, Library Instruction
Rodgers, Robert J. – 1988
This paper provides a framework for a plan for the utilization of technology in a school district. An example of a set of proficiencies for the use of computers by students at various grade levels is offered as a model for the computer literacy component of a district master plan. Other components discussed are the supervision and management of…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Planning, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Lesh, Nancy, Ed.; Morse, B. Jo, Ed. – 1984
Papers presented at the annual conference of the Alaska Library Association (AkLA) focused on the Alaska Library Network with special emphasis on collection development and resource sharing through networking. Papers and reports from the conference, some of which have been updated, are presented in six chapters. The first provides an overview of…
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Gordon, Anitra, Comp.; Naughton, Renee, Comp. – 1991
This notebook presents ideas for and readings about producing a well-organized and efficient school library program. The notebook is divided into 15 major sections, each of which begins with an overview of the topic, continues with practical discussions of different aspects of the topic, and is followed by background readings consisting of new…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Librarian Attitudes