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Research and Measurement in Library Services to Children.
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Fasick, Adele M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1978
Demonstrates the need for objective, quantitative measurements of children's services in the public library, lists objectives for these services, and describes the mode of research best suited to the task. Library schools are urged to work with practitioners in the field to build a body of research for the future. (JVP)
Descriptors: Children, Library Material Selection, Library Research, Library Services
Computer Literacy and Children.
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Abernethy, Janet – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Public libraries have vital role to play in introducing computer technology through provision of equipment, programs, and elementary instruction to users of all ages. Creative and resourceful approaches to budgeting and establishing policies and procedures will be required. Canadian public libraries (Oakville, Etobicoke, Aurora, Toronto) provide…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Evaluating Materials for Children and Young Adults.
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Wright, John G. – Canadian Library Journal, 1978
Presents the results of a conference which examined reviewing procedures, as well as information sources for selecting materials for children and young adults available to Canadian school and public library personnel. Topics include reviewing journals, evaluation programs, and information distribution. (JVP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Developed Nations, Evaluation
The Fault Lies Not in Our Stars--The Children's Librarian as Manager.
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Van Vliet, Virginia – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Discusses the need and reasons for having more children's librarians in managerial positions in public libraries. (CHC)
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Librarians, Library Administration
Moving into the Future.
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Fasick, Adele M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1984
Examination of impact of new technologies (television, computers) on children's reading patterns highlights new intellectual demands, pressure on families, changes for children's librarians, changing print materials, maintaining values of past while moving into technology, synthesis for future, and main considerations in choosing library materials…
Descriptors: Children, Computers, Futures (of Society), Information Sources
Children's Service and Power: Knowledge to Shape the Future.
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Wilson, Pauline – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Discusses the importance of childrens' services in the public library in helping to meet many of the concerns and problems in our society. (CHC)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Children, Childrens Literature, Illiteracy
School Librarians and the Teaching of Reading.
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Miller, Larry – Canadian Library Journal, 1980
Points out the techniques and practices school librarians intuitively use to encourage and enhance reading by children and notes that cooperation between instructors and librarians can do much to improve children's reading skills. (RAA)
Descriptors: Children, Elementary Education, Librarians, Literature Appreciation
What Research Tells Us about Children's Use of Information Media.
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Fasick, Adele M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Examines studies relating to two aspects of children's use of electronic information media: (1) access to print information through online (or card) catalogs and databases; and (2) direct access to information in electronic format. Gender differences are discussed, and implications of the studies for software development and equality of computer…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development