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| Book Report | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
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McAbee, Pat – Book Report, 1999
Presents a rationale for keeping the school library media center's vertical files. Discusses reasons related to: student accessibility, supplement to the school curricula, local topics, and limited financial resources. Outlines ten guidelines for maintaining a useful and current file collection. (AEF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
Young, Terrence E., Jr. – Book Report, 2001
Presents guidelines to help school library media specialists create and maintain an attractive, accurate, and current collection of science resources. Discusses weeding; calling for help; and collection rebuilding. Describes several valuable resources for accurate and up-to-date science information. (AEF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Information Sources, Library Collection Development
Johnson, Keith – Book Report, 2001
An online survey seeking librarians' opinions about including children's books in the high school library returned many positive responses. Lists ways children's books could be used in high school. Discusses the new wave of children's literature; children's books made into movies; commonality of high school libraries having collections of…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, High Schools, Librarian Attitudes, Library Collection Development
Yucht, Alice H. – Book Report, 1999
Outlines the pros and cons for preparing a mini-collection of school library resources in advance and for having students locate their own resources. Discusses collection use, library/information skills, and facilities management for all possibilities. (AEF)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Skills, Library Collections
