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Kachel, Debra E.; Lance, Keith Curry – Grantee Submission, 2021
A survey of all 50 states and District of Columbia was conducted in Fall 2020 to gain background information to inform an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant project called SLIDE: The School Librarian Investigation--Decline or Evolution? As part of the grant, a school library leader, some in a state government/agency position or…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Librarians, State Standards, Certification
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Krueger, Karla S. – School Library Research, 2012
This qualitative content analysis presents subscription databases available to school libraries through statewide purchases. The results may help school librarians evaluate grade and subject-area coverage, make comparisons to recommended databases, and note potential suggestions for their states to include in future contracts or for local…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Content Analysis, Databases, Reference Materials
Olson, Georgine N., Ed.; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1991
This issue presents 42 articles that provide an overview of current reference services in all types of libraries in Illinois. Highlights include designing reference areas; policies and manuals; the reference interview; reference tools; automated databases; resource sharing; services to youth; services to special populations; and reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Childrens Libraries, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Epler, Doris M.; Tuzinski, Jean H. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1991
ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA is a statewide database that combines resources of over 500 academic, public, special, and school libraries in Pennsylvania. This article discusses the program's background and stresses the commitment its members must make to serve the state's population through resource sharing. It focuses in particular on the incentive the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Downes, Valerie J. – 1988
This report presents an American Library Association (ALA) Book Fellow's observations of schools and libraries in Sweden's Vasterbotten County in the fall of 1988. The narrative report discusses Sweden's cultural policy, comprehensive library service, library classification system, databases, audiovisual services, and education policy, as well as…
Descriptors: Classification, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. Div. of Library Development and Services. – 1990
The Maryland State Library Network exists to provide Maryland residents with rapid, easy access to information, materials, and services from any available information source. The network comprises a variety of formal and informal programs and activities; and it is supported by state, federal, and some local funds. The network facilitates…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Delivery Systems
Ashbridge, Carole L. – Book Report, 1999
Describes the value of an electronic database to record information for school library materials being considered for addition to the collection. Discusses marking titles from journals, entering the information into the database, sorting options, fields to include, and transferring records to other databases when materials are received and…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Collection Development
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Andre, Pamela Q. J. – Library Trends, 1989
Discusses a variety of library applications of optical disc storage technology, including CD-ROM, digital videodisc, and WORM. Research and development projects at the Library of Congress, National Library of Medicine, and National Agricultural Library are described, products offered by library networks are reviewed, and activities in academic and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design
Pain-Lewins, Helen; Watson, Linda – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Discussion of the use of microcomputers in school libraries in the United Kingdom focuses on three models of school library computerization: (1) a library management-centered model, which addresses routine library operations; (2) a pupil-centered information skills model; and (3) a curriculum-centered model, which furthers pupil learning in…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
New York State Library, Albany. Div. of Library Development. – 1990
This overview of New York State's school library systems begins with a New York State map which shows the geographical location of each of the 46 school library systems. The remainder of the pamphlet provides the following: a brief background on school library systems in the state; a "typical" school library system profile; the types of…
Descriptors: Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Interlibrary Loans, Learning Resources Centers
Bocher, Robert – School Library Journal, 1985
Describes statewide use of MITINET, a microcomputer automation system created to aid resource sharing among small libraries and serve as tool for converting card catalog information to MARC format computer-readable files. Highlights include conversion stages, entering data on microfiche, vendor's role, local level, costs and system requirements,…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Automation
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1991
The 29 papers in this collection were presented at 9 conference workshops: "Inset Maps and Proposals for Their Description" (V. Kusov); "The Utilization of the Old Maps in Modern Researches" (H. Melnikova); (3) "New Series of Maps for Higher Schools: Their Role in the Cartographic Provision for the Higher Education"…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Art, Cartography, Childrens Literature
Cooke, Deborah M.; And Others – Book Report, 1985
This five-article section discusses changes in the management of the school library resulting from use of the computer. Topics covered include data management programs (record keeping, word processing, and bibliographies); practical applications of a database; evaluation of "Circulation Plus" software; ergonomics and computers; and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Bowie, Melvin M. – Media and Methods, 1990
Describes ways in which microcomputer technology can help school media centers with collection development. The need to map the media center collection is discussed, benefits of collection mapping are explained, the need to consider curriculum requirements is emphasized, and setting up a database and spreadsheet is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Howrey, Mary N.; Morrison, Carol – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1991
These two reports describe the status of automation in Illinois public school and private and parochial school libraries, particularly relating to shared library resources. Results of a survey of other states' school library automation systems and resource sharing are reported, cataloging is discussed, and access to other databases is examined.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
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