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Peer reviewedKarim, Bakri Musa A. – International Library Review, 1991
Describes developments in library services that took place in Oman from 1970-90 and discusses the current status of library development. Topics discussed include the rapid social and economic development in Oman, the lack of human and physical resources, the lack of a national library, and deficiencies in school libraries. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Development
Peer reviewedKargbo, John A. – Education Libraries Journal, 2003
Examines the role of school libraries in Sierra Leone's (Africa) educational system and the problems affecting their development. Discusses the need for materials to support teaching activities; sociological factors; teachers' and students' information needs; current trends and changes; rural areas with no school libraries; and lack of standards,…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Sociology, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Download full textOlen, Sandra – 1992
This paper identifies obstacles to physical and intellectual access and effective use of books and media by South African children and suggests some possible solutions. It also includes a description of a study of the attitudes of first-year student teachers at colleges of education and universities in the Transvaal towards school libraries. The…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Childrens Literature, Developing Nations, Elementary School Students
Safford, Barbara Ripp – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1997
Describes "The Electric Library" (TM), a database (which can be searched via an Internet connection) designed to assist schools, librarians, and parents with information retrieval. Discusses technical and logistical benefits, the problem of selected and limited resources, and cost issues. Provides a sample debate topic exercise using "The Electric…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education
Kachel, Debra – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Discusses document delivery and the rise in periodical requests in school libraries. Problems with union listing tools, system protocols and procedures, interlibrary loan charges, and copyright procedures are described; cost effectiveness and time efficiency are considered; equitable school library services are discussed; and collection…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Peer reviewedSager, Don; Myers, Carolyn M.; Register, Judy; Johns, Mary; Kleiman, Allan M. – Public Libraries, 1999
Presents the perspectives of four public library administrators on sharing facilities with local schools, including benefits and problems. Topics include physical accommodations; intellectual freedom issues; security issues; management issues; costs and budgetary considerations; staffing; collection development policies; and the need for a…
Descriptors: Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom, Library Administration
Hug, William E. – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1992
Discusses critical issues in school library media programs, including problems in the profession; building the collection to support the curriculum; resource-based education; literature-based reading programs; conceptual frameworks for new technologies, new kinds of textbooks, and differentiated staffing; professional leadership by administrators…
Descriptors: Course Integrated Library Instruction, Differentiated Staffs, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
