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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
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Drennan, Henry – Catholic Library World, 1981
Discusses the number of libraries participating in literacy education, the commitment of libraries to literacy education, some factors influencing libraries' participation in such programs, and the present posture of literacy education. Sixteen references are listed. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Illiteracy, Immigrants
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Hartz, Fred R. – Catholic Library World, 1988
This review of the effectiveness of bibliotherapy as a correctional rehabilitation tool discusses the need for library educators and associations to recognize that the function of prison libraries is to advance the freedom to read, not to provide formal educational or rehabilitational programs. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Censorship, Correctional Rehabilitation, Educational Needs
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Chisholm, Margaret – Catholic Library World, 1985
Discusses the current focus on the librarian's role as educator as the result of the report, "A Nation at Risk," by National Commission on Excellence. Publications identifying responsibilities of academic, public, corporate, and technical librarians are examined noting library role in creation of learning society and views on…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Librarians
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Iarusso, Marilyn Berg – Catholic Library World, 1989
Summarizes current research on teaching children to love reading, and identifies techniques that can be used by parents, teachers and librarians to foster this attitude. The topics discussed include the value of reading aloud to children, selecting children's books, the different interests of boys and girls, and reading to develop values. (six…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Library Role, Motivation