The all-in-one "Reference reference" you've been waiting for, this invaluable book offers a concise introduction to reference sources and services for a variety of readers, from library staff members who are asked to work in the reference department to managers and others who wish to familiarize themselves with this important area of…

Booklets that explain how to grow a peanut plant, save the bald eagle, or make jewelry from rice are available free or at minimal cost to schools. Seventeen sources of materials are listed. They cover such diverse topics as geology, wildlife, the sea and water, food, and crafts. (PP)

Presents a list of gopher-accessible resources that may have utility for social workers. Gopher is an information tool that allows access to information residing on gopher servers throughout the world. (JPS)

References to other publications point to useful sources of information and advice for college administrators and faculty leaders seeking to assure access for the handicapped. Knowledgeable people, organizations, local and state laws, and national resources are the major sources of information noted. (Author/JMD)

Resource materials pertinent to the professional physical education and sport are cited. (JD)

This update of the "Learning by Design" Sourcebook expands the previous compilation of resource information and materials on environmental education projects, curriculum materials, books, people, and organizations. It, like the original sourcebook, is divided into four sections: (1) models--presenting basic features, descriptions, and historical…

Oriented toward the historical researcher, this guide selectively introduces major available American, British, and West European resources. Annotated for usefulness and content, these materials are broadly organized in categories according to the type of information they provide. Included are research guides; encyclopedias, dictionaries, and…

Presents a survey designed to find out the status of research materials in the field of Baltic studies. Deals primarily with such reference tools as bibliographies, catalogs, indexes, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and such sources as critical editions, collections of documents, media information, statistical information, and others. (Executive…

This resource guide is a product of a research project whose goal was to create entrepreneurship training components for use in vocational instructional programs at the secondary level. Designed to accompany the 36 instructional modules, this resource guide lists all entrepreneurship materials identified during the literature review phase of the…

This collection of teaching and resource materials is designed to help middle school teachers put marine perspectives into their lessons. Materials are organized into three parts. Part 1 describes the preparation and maintenance of brackish water aquariums, marine aquariums, and touch tanks. Activities related to and sources of information on…

This resource list was developed as part of the Emerging Scholars in K-12 Service-Learning Research Seminar, held at the University of Maryland on June 14-16, 2007 and hosted by The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE), University of Maryland; the Center for Youth and Communities, Brandeis University;…

Provides general information on currently available microcomputers, computer programs (software), hardware requirements, software sources, costs, computer games, and programing. Includes a list of popular microcomputers, providing price category, model, list price, software (cassette, tape, disk), monitor specifications, amount of random access…

Discusses use of the World Wide Web as a reference tool, beginning with a list of general reference and homework sites that includes references resources for teachers and parents as well as for library media specialists. Includes a separate listing of electronic resources available on the Internet Public Library. (LRW)

Outlines genealogical materials available in microform in general and specifically at the New York Public Library. (Author/CLB)

The research paper teaches college students how to use basic research skills that are needed for gathering information and writing papers in a variety of courses as well as methods used for lifelong learning, both on and off the job. The last decade of technological development has resulted in new choices in resources for research, particularly…