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Marantz, Sylvia; Marantz, Kenneth – Library Talk, 1998
Discusses the importance of books that combine quality illustrations with quality stories of a multicultural world that are suitable for elementary school students. Includes suggestions for librarians and teachers who are selecting books and evaluating collections. (LRW)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Illustrations, Library Collection Development
Hauptman, Robert; Buesseler, Carla; Graff, Peter; Hendrickson, Julie; Huddy, Paula; Jensen, Christina; Kirk, Elizabeth; Knaeble, Carol; Lee, Wendy; Marchand, John; Michaelson, Christopher; Pesta, James; Quinn, Amy; Schoeneck, Michael; Tetzlaff, Todd – Library Talk, 1999
Discusses censorship by librarians and media specialists and considers clashes between professional obligations and theoretical values. Considers the distinction between selection and censorship in both print and electronic sources of information and presents a variety of scenarios dealing with censorship issues. (LRW)
Descriptors: Censorship, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Troisi, Andrea – Library Talk, 1998
Reviews misrepresentations of Native Americans that have stemmed from history books and the entertainment media so that school library-media specialists can select books that are free of bias, stereotypes, and inaccuracies. Topics include characterizations, culture, religion, language, the role of women, and quality of the writing and…
Descriptors: Characterization, Cultural Traits, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Bias