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Callison, Daniel – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
Based on a literature review and content analysis of written collection development policies for school libraries in Indiana, a Delphi survey of district-level school media directors in 28 states identified important issues to be addressed in future school library collection development policies. Respondents found copyright guidelines to be an…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Copyrights, Delphi Technique, Elementary Secondary Education
Swisher, Robert; And Others – School Library Media Quarterly, 1991
Discusses uses of computer-based telecommunications and telefacsimile by school library media programs to provide information for management and services to users. A case study of telecommunications in Oklahoma that focuses on the application of technology for cooperative selection is presented, future possibilities are discussed, and an annotated…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Case Studies, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education
Bertland, Linda H. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1991
Describes a study of the use of a computerized circulation system in a middle school media center which gathered quantitative data about collection composition and age, and measured materials use. Ways in which circulation analysis can fit among other collection analysis and development methods are discussed, and unique considerations for school…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Library Systems, Junior High Schools, Learning Resources Centers
Bertland, Linda H. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1988
Data from a computerized circulation system were used to analyze usage patterns of a middle school library (grades 6-8) and to suggest ways the available data may be interpreted and used to decide upon future collection management and acquisition policies. Tables show composition and use of the various ranges in the collection. (14 references)…
Descriptors: Action Research, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Learning Resources Centers
Callison, Daniel – School Library Media Quarterly, 1991
This article reviews studies of school library media collections which address issues related to collection evaluation, networking, collection mapping, student preferences, and special collections. A summary of practical implications of the research findings and a proposed research agenda are appended. (35 references) (SD)
Descriptors: Censorship, Citation Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
VanMeter, Vandelia L. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1991
Describes results of a nationwide survey of elementary and secondary school library media centers that examined their holdings on AIDS, child abuse, family violence, homosexuality, and incest. Topics discussed include accessibility through subject headings, whether the topics are covered in the curriculum, and how difficult it is to find…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Abuse, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education
