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Ivy, Barbara A. – Library Trends, 1987
Argues that leadership and managerial skills should be developed in all librarians including children's librarians. The problems of developing managerial skills as a training function of the library organization are addressed and suggestions for an administrator planning such training are given. (EM)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Leadership Training, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
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Odien, Jeanina Mecca – Library Trends, 1992
Presents a historical overview of standards for school libraries and media centers, particularly as they apply to schools for the deaf. The development of national standards is described; the influence of standards on the profession is discussed; and the deaf school population and school programs for deaf children are described. (30 references)…
Descriptors: Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Standards
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Fuller, Jack – Library Trends, 1985
This discussion of the impact of technological developments on information services highlights the influence of growth and development of video and electronic media on library, use of new media in comprehensive learning assistance centers, problems related to adoption of new technologies, and library role in adult education. (19 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Futures (of Society), Information Services, Learning Resources Centers
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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
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Wallace, James O. – Library Trends, 1982
Discusses the library standards--"Guidelines for Two-Year College Learning Resources Programs"--as approved in 1972 by three national associations, highlighting addition of quantitative standards in 1979, review in 1981, utilization for research studies, role in accreditation process, and use for statewide planning. A 28-item…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accreditation (Institutions), Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
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Luskay, Jack R. – Library Trends, 1983
Outlines current function of the school library media center, highlighting reference services, the information function, national standards, the library media program, the teaching of library media skills, library instruction as a shared responsibility of classroom teachers and media specialists, and the development of the reference collection.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians
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Person, Ruth J. – Library Trends, 1985
This examination of trends and issues that have shaped two-year college learning resources centers (LRCs) focuses on functions within domain of LRC itself. Highlights include factors affecting organizational structure and design, changes in development of the LRC as an organization over the last decade, and LRC structure in practice. (52…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Organization, History, Learning Resources Centers
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Abbott, George L. – Library Trends, 1985
Discusses developments in video-based information systems, including interactive and digital videodisc, videotex, satellite broadcasting, and expanded uses of videocassettes and cable television in interactive mode. Highlights include role of academic library media centers, videodisc and optical discs, videotex, other video-based information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Higher Education, Information Systems
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Neuman, Delia – Library Trends, 2003
Suggesting a diamond as a visual metaphor for upcoming research in school library media, this article discusses four questions that would occupy the corners. Questions examine contributions of library media programs to student achievement; roles of the library media specialist in today's schools; how students use electronic information resources…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Educational Technology
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Beaubien, Denise M.; And Others, Eds. – Library Trends, 1991
This theme issue presents nine articles that describe the availability of various types of computer software for use by patrons in academic, public, school, and special libraries. Topics discussed include selection and evaluation, cataloging and classification, physical access including circulation, copyright and other legal considerations,…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Classification, Computer Software