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Manczuk, Suzanne – Book Report, 1999
Describes the following resources for managing a middle school media center: literature bibliographies with on-target middle school recommendations and useful annotations; resources for teaching primary sources; resources on censorship and banned books; basic Internet guides; copyright-law resources; information-literacy standards; and…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Information Sources, Learning Resources Centers
Book Report, 1991
Eight articles suggest innovative and creative ways to arrange information on bulletin board displays, provide examples of both classroom and library bulletin boards in elementary and secondary schools, and list sources for display materials and library supplies. A ninth article provides guidelines for the production of instructional films and…
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Film Production
McKay, Martin D.; Stout, J. David – Book Report, 1999
Discusses access to Internet resources in school libraries, including the importance of evaluating content and appropriate use. The following online services that provide current factual information from legitimate resources are described: SIRS (Social Issues Resource Series), InfoTrac, EBSCO Host, SearchBank, and the Electric Library. (MES)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Revenaugh, Mickey – Book Report, 1998
Explains 10 basic steps for librarians who are interested in applying for E-Rates, the Universal Service Fund financed by the telecommunications industry as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Provides discounts on technology services including telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections for all public and some…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Educational Resources, Federal Programs, Information Services
Baule, Steven – Book Report, 1999
Discusses features of the newly revised version of "Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning," including the premise at the beginning of the book; the information literacy standards section; the next section that addresses issues of the school library media program's multiple roles; and the last chapter devoted to the…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy, Information Sources
Milbury, Peter – Book Report, 1999
Focuses on student use of primary sources on the Web. Lists and describes Web sites covering a variety of subject areas. Lists resources for teachers preparing materials related to the use of primary sources. (AEF)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Sources, Instructional Materials
Yucht, Alice H. – Book Report, 1999
Outlines the pros and cons for preparing a mini-collection of school library resources in advance and for having students locate their own resources. Discusses collection use, library/information skills, and facilities management for all possibilities. (AEF)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Skills, Library Collections
