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Boyce, Judith I. – Public Libraries, 1990
Describes the procedures followed by Louisiana public libraries in establishing and operating that state's award winning summer reading program. The cooperative efforts of the state library, state library association, and committees of public librarians are discussed, as is the incorporation of performing artists funded by grants from the state's…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Library Cooperation, Public Libraries, Reading Programs
Muir, Maya – Northwest Education, 2003
Various partnerships between public and school libraries in the Northwest are described, from summer reading programs to continuous collaboration. School librarians appreciate the support available from public libraries, which becomes more important as school budgets tighten and services in schools become vulnerable. But the presence of a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Library Cooperation, Literature Appreciation, Partnerships in Education
Barstow, Barbara; Markey, Penny – School Library Journal, 1997
Presents six ideas to improve public libraries' summer reading programs. Highlights include creating Web sites; marketing directly to parents rather than to schools through direct mail and collaborative promotion; statewide cooperative programs; the use of teen volunteers; scratch-off game cards; and off-site programs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Games, Library Cooperation, Library Extension
School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1991
Briefly summarizes findings from a report from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education, on a survey of 846 public libraries. The study focused on their children's services and resources, including children's access to materials, cooperation with schools, and summer reading programs and story hours. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Childrens Libraries, Elementary Schools, Library Cooperation
Tregone, Susan – 1993
To determine on which levels of cooperation most media specialists and public librarians function, and whether or not the cooperation is satisfactory, a survey was conducted of libraries and school media specialists in the Atlanta-Fulton County and Gwinnett County (Georgia) areas. Questionnaires (152) were mailed to 115 school library and media…
Descriptors: Correlation, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Satisfaction, Librarians
Roeber, Jane A., Ed. – 1993
The "Go Wild! Read!" theme of the Wisconsin summer library program lends itself to a multiplicity of ideas and programs. This manual brings together many ideas of practical value in the following areas: (1) planning and promoting programs; (2) decorating the library; (3) programs and activities; (4) giveaways and games; (5) performances…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Cooperation, Library Services
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England). – 1992
Twelve papers delivered at a joint meeting at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions annual meeting of the Children's Libraries, Public Libraries, and Libraries for the Blind sections of the Division of Libraries Serving the General Public are presented. Most of the papers deal with library services to children, but…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Developing Nations
Jaques, Thomas F. – 1991
This report identifies specific inadequacies in Louisiana public library services, resources, facilities, and personnel. It also identifies the people who are to be served, and reveals the geographical, sociological, economic, and educational barriers to the expanded use of libraries. Finally, it presents specific goals and objectives as part of…
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Collections, Library Cooperation, Library Facilities
Haycock, Ken – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1995
Reviews research relating to information professionals in schools, including library media specialists and teacher librarians. Topics include future research needs, student achievement, the role of teacher librarians, literature-based reading programs, home schooling, effects of gender, the role of school principals, funding, public library…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)