This is an action research to develop an E-Dictionary for the use with Maharah al-Qiraah (Reading skills) textbook at a matriculation centre. The research attempts to answer four research questions: a) What is the database model for an electronic dictionary using Microsoft Access for the use with Maharah al-Qiraah textbook? b) What are the…

Social networking and other Web 2.0 technologies led the social whirl of the information industry. Publishers and librarians tried to keep their products and services relevant by mixing authoritative content with user involvement, but that was not enough. Enhancing interfaces, adding new forms of content, and making strategic acquisitions--all are…

This article examines the process by which college-level foreign language programs evaluate and select instructional materials for beginning level courses. A review of the relevant literature reveals an ambivalent relationship with textbooks, often the default curriculum for language courses. Despite textbooks' apparent key role in language…

Describes the life, philosophy, and work of Patricia Crampton, translator of childrens' literature. (ARH)

Based on a study of collections at major university and museum libraries, this article analyzes how librarians have defined, organized, permitted access to, and established bibliographic control over these specialized materials. (JAB)

The guide lists reference materials such as bibliographies, indexes and dictionaries, and selected literary works. Periodicals are included. The majority of the items included are in French, some are bilingual; annotations are in English. (Author)

Various types of pirated Chinese books are given with specific examples. The basic steps followed for the proper identification of these books is described, and remedies suggested in case the original is discovered after the book has been cataloged according to the information given by the book pirate. (13 references) (Author/NH)

Reviews of 21 English-language and 9 French-language Canadian children's books are compiled in this document which is printed in both English and French. Reviews discuss elements such as themes, illustrations, layout, and level. An index of authors, illustrators, titles, subject headings, and literary awards is included. (MES)

A summary of the development of public library service to immigrants in Canada, describing the procedures and practices followed. (Author)

Paper presented to World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession on problems and programs in Scandinavian school libraries. A particular need is in selection of foreign books. (Editor/JS)

Provides a descriptive list of two dozen Spanish language books for children and young adults on subjects ranging from science and mathematics to history and literature. All the books come from publishers in Spain, and many of the books can be used with students learning Spanish as a second language as well as with native Spanish speakers. (GR)

Provides an annotated bibliography of recommended Spanish-language children's books. A total of 15 books are grouped in the following categories: (1) books for the very young; (2) fiction; (3) folklore; (4) literature; (5) poetry; and (6) history. (EV)

Provides both content and publication information on various French books, newspapers and magazines. Several French radio and television programs are described. (PM)

The sample of monographic literature used in this study conforms to Bradford's law and demonstrates that the law is not confined by political or economic boundaries. (Author)

This bibliography in English and French lists all foreign language and English materials accessioned by this UNESCO office from July through December 1977. Entries are broadly grouped under geographic areas which denote world region covered by the publications. Headings include: general and international; Asia; developing countries; Africa; Latin…