According to Stearns (2009), culture shapes childhood. The way a society defines culture shapes: (a) how childhood is constructed; (b) the production of literary products and services for young people; and (c) training for library professionals. In 21st century America, children are viewed as a vulnerable population in need of protection, as…

This annotated bibliography cites more than 80 recently issued items in the areas of library science, audiovisual aids, information science, computers, adult and children's literature, reference books, teaching methods, and television. Each citation gives ordering information as well as bibliographic reference. (DS)

This dissertation is the report of an analysis of the literature of American theological education. American theological education is defined here as the efforts of American Protestant theological schools, particularly the member schools of the American Association of Theological Schools (AATS), to prepare students for ministry. An assumption of…