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Peer reviewedHauptman, Robert; Berman, Sanford – Catholic Library World, 1987
The first of two articles discusses the human predilection for classification, using several eccentric taxonomies as examples. (MES)
Descriptors: Classification, Humor
Peer reviewedHauptman, Robert; Berman, Sanford – Catholic Library World, 1987
The second of two articles examines some modern classification schemes and the logic behind them. Examples of unusual classification within the Dewey Decimal system are given, and social and political influences on classification schemes are noted. (MES)
Descriptors: Classification, Dewey Decimal Classification, Humor
Peer reviewedSarkodie-Mensah, Kwasi – Catholic Library World, 1998
Examines the use of humor in library instruction, highlighting sources of humor (self, others, everyday life, unpleasant situations, travel), putting humor into practice, early demonstration of classroom humor, and pitfalls (demeaning and forgetting the audience). (PEN)
Descriptors: Humor, Instructional Effectiveness, Library Instruction, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedFein, Linda Abby; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1987
Reports on the 1987 Drexel University/Free Library of Philadelphia Conference on Children's Literature. The edited text of the keynote address by Alvin Schwartz, "Children, Humor and Folklore," and the acceptance speech by Deborah Kogan Ray, recipient of the 1987 Drexel Citation, are included. Observations on humor from workshop sessions are…
Descriptors: Child Development, Childrens Literature, Classification, Conferences
