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Block, Marylaine; Kim, Ann – Library Journal, 2006
This article describes how librarians stepped up to the plate to rescue materials and meet the needs of thousands of uprooted evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, employing their unique skills and resources to put forth a humane and herculean effort. In Houston and Austin, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Memphis; Fayetteville, Arkansas; and…
Descriptors: Librarians, Libraries, Library Services, Library Materials
Roy, Loriene – Library Media Connection, 2007
Ten years ago, in 1996, poet and children's book author, Pat Mora began celebrating "book joy" by founding a children's book and reading day, El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros or Children's Day/Book Day. Dia is modeled on National Children's Day Celebrations in Mexico held since 1925 when it was launched in conjunction with a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Childrens Literature, Graduate Study, Libraries
Heath, Janeth L.; Johnson, Kent B. – 1971
The purpose of this study was to survey and analyze Rose Park, a residential area in the north-west part of Salt Lake City. A questionnaire was used to solicit information. The questions were formed through analysis of other surveys by means of an extensive literature search. Questionnaires were distributed randomly to 215 families and were…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Libraries, Library Services, Library Surveys
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Holliday, Wendy; Fagerheim, Britt – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2006
This article details the process of implementing a sequenced information literacy program for two core English composition courses at Utah State University. An extensive needs assessment guided the project, leading to a curriculum design process with the goal of building a foundation for deeper critical thinking skills. The curriculum development…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Needs Assessment, Information Literacy
Wilde, Glenn R. – 1984
Intermountain Community Learning and Information Centers are the result of work begun in 1977 by Utah State University and are based on use of rural libraries in a new information and education function. Support from the Western Rural Development Center permitted the Cooperative Extension Services, state libraries, and continuing educators from…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, Community Education, Cooperative Programs
Utah State Board of Higher Education, Salt Lake City. – 1990
This publication offers a comprehensive statistical look at the Utah state higher education system covering enrollment, degrees, tuition and fees, financial information, and comparative analysis. Introductory information includes a general description of the system, a map showing campus locations, a listing of organizational names, institutional…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Comparative Analysis, Degrees (Academic), Educational Finance
COGSWELL, JOHN F.; EGBERT, ROBERT L. – 1964
THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER (IMC) OF THE CONTINUOUS PROGRESS SCHOOL WAS DESCRIBED. THE CONTINUOUS PROGRESS SCHOOL PLAN WAS DEVISED BY DR. EDWIN READ AND WAS BEING DEVELOPED AT THE LABORATORY SCHOOL OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY. THIS REPORT DESCRIBED HOW AN IMC MIGHT OPERATE RATHER THAN HOW ONE IS OPERATING OR IS PLANNED TO OPERATE. AS…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Continuous Progress Plan, Experimental Curriculum, Experimental Programs