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Thorson, Kristine Hoy – School Library Journal, 1988
Describes public library policies and restrictions on children's library usage, which may include requirements such as name-writing performance tests or enrollment in first grade to qualify for a library card. Such policies are criticized as discriminatory. (MES)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Library Circulation, Library Policy, Public Libraries
Dowd, Frances Smardo – School Library Journal, 1989
Describes a survey of public libraries that examined the phenomenon of latchkey children. Findings discussed include the estimated number of latchkey children in public libraries, effects on the library, library policies, and services provided and recommended for latchkey children. Specific recommendations to help public libraries clarify their…
Descriptors: Latchkey Children, Library Policy, Library Role, Library Surveys
Beck, Susan G. – School Library Journal, 1988
Discusses the issue of intellectual freedom as it relates to videotape collections and the free circulation of tapes to patrons, particularly children. Research on the effects on children of viewing violence is reviewed briefly. Development of a procedure for handling complaints and clear guidelines for children's access to videos are recommended.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adolescents, Censorship, Children
Flanders, Bruce – School Library Journal, 1994
Addresses the issue of student access to inappropriate materials on the Internet. Topics discussed include school library policies; the role of parents; public library concerns; access to information; and a sample technical code of conduct for high schools. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Codes of Ethics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
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
Bunge, Charles A. – School Library Journal, 1994
Examines possible barriers to adequate reference services to children and young adults. Topics discussed include the effects of budget pressures and shifting priorities in public and academic libraries; equity in access to information; reference policies; communication between children and adult services staff and administration; multiple service…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Adolescents, Budgeting