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Vandergrift, Kay E.; Hannigan, Jane Anne – School Library Journal, 1992
Describes several videos about authors and illustrators of children's literature. The videos include interviews, performances, and discussions of the illustration and writing processes. Technical and collection development issues are considered, and distributors and prices are listed for 66 videos. (MES)
Descriptors: Authors, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Interviews
Manning, Patricia – School Library Journal, 1992
Discussion of historical events occurring worldwide within the general time frame of 1492 includes a bibliography of 95 books suitable for fourth to seventh graders. Techniques for teachers and librarians to use to present a more horizontal view of history are suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Global Approach, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach
Nespeca, Sue McCleaf – School Library Journal, 1999
Presents recommendations for developing sound baby collections that include selecting books that: have designs infants are attracted to, provide tactile experiences, incorporate rhymes, have rounded edges (board books), and can be cleaned (cloth books). Includes an alphabetical list of good books for babies, as well as books on planning a lapsit…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Infants
Gorman, Michele – School Library Journal, 2002
Defines graphic novels as meatier and longer comic books and discusses their appeal for teens. Lists online and print sources of reviews; explains how to build a collection; and includes an annotated bibliography of 30 titles suitable for a middle school or high school library's core collection or for a public library's teen collection. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Comics (Publications)
Mandell, Phyllis Levy, Comp. – School Library Journal, 1992
This is the first in a series of annotated lists of videos that are being published to help school librarians select materials that emphasize the historical and cultural contributions of ethnic minority groups. It reviews more than 200 videos that document the contributions of African Americans. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Blacks, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
Mandell, Phyllis Levy, Comp. – School Library Journal, 1992
The fourth article in a series designed to help library selectors enhance their collections of materials on multicultural diversity provides a list of 92 videos about the cultural heritage of Hispanic Americans. Each entry includes ordering information, grade level, and a brief annotation. A list of distributors is also included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Filmographies, Hispanic Americans
Pine, Susan – School Library Journal, 1991
Discusses the necessity for providing access to microcomputers in elementary education and recommends 48 software titles that would be appropriate for public or school libraries. Considerations for librarians establishing a microcomputer software collection are discussed, and suggestions for choosing preschool programs as well as programs in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Gross, Melissa – School Library Journal, 1997
Discusses teenage pregnancy and sexuality and suggests ways in which librarians can help provide access to appropriate and needed information. Highlights include developing policies and procedures for dealing with sexual issues, collection development, organizing information and making it accessible, and a brief teen pregnancy bibliography. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education
Bruggeman, Lora – School Library Journal, 1997
Discusses graphic novels and visual literacy and notes the increases in the graphic novels budget at Downers Grove (Illinois) Public Library. Outlines seven steps to developing a graphics collection. Sidebars highlight popular titles, award-winners, and Web sites for librarians just learning about graphic novels. (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Budgets, Childrens Literature, Comics (Publications)
Bankhead, Betty – School Library Journal, 1991
Discussion of the provision and management of technology by school library media specialists focuses on CD-ROMs in high schools. Highlights include needs assessment planning; funding options; management strategies; long-range planning; and sidebars which include a bibliography of materials that discuss CD-ROM, recommended conferences, and CD-ROM…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Conferences, Educational Benefits, Educational Technology