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Baldwin, Charlene M., Comp. – 1991
At the first Transborder Library Forum in 1991, 132 librarians from the United States and Mexico gathered to get to know one another, discuss issues of common interest, and begin to build an international network. Conference materials are provided in both English and Spanish. Keynote addresses were delivered by Alberto Alvaro Rios and Jesus Lau.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Childrens Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases
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Lili, Wang – World Libraries, 1996
Reviews public library services in the People's Republic of China since 1949. Describes the Shanghai Library, the second largest library in China; the Shanghai system's three level network (municipal, district or county, and street or town) of public libraries which provides for resource sharing, librarian training, professional activities, and…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Foreign Countries, Library Education, Library Networks
South Carolina State Library, Columbia. – 1992
In fiscal year 1992, state funding to the South Carolina State Library was reduced on four occasions, but the library staff performed at high levels. Despite a 38 percent reduction in the library materials budget, the State Library had its best year ever in terms of providing information, with the number of items loaned continuing to increase. In…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Budgeting, Childrens Libraries, Databases
Sisler, Eric; Smith, Veronica – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Describes library automation issues during the planning and construction of College Hill Library (Colorado), a joint-use facility shared by a community college and a public library. Discuses computer networks; hardware selection; public access to catalogs and electronic resources; classification schemes and bibliographic data; children's…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Records, Childrens Libraries, Classification
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico). – 1994
At the fourth Trinational Library Forum in 1994, librarians from the United States, Canada, and Mexico gathered to discuss topics of international librarianship. Presentations, some in English and some in Spanish with a brief English language summary, include: (1) "Perspectivas de la Produccion y Exportaciones de la Industria Editorial…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Childrens Libraries, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
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Weingand, Darlene E. – Reference Librarian, 1990
Describes common characteristics of learning-disabled persons, proposes strategies for library reference assistance to children and adults, and describes the approach of the Westchester Library System in New York State. Questions are proposed for further thought, discussion, and action. (nine references) (EAM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adults, Bibliotherapy, Childrens Libraries
Todaro, Julie – School Library Journal, 1996
Describes 48 Web sites, listservs, and search engines for librarians serving children and youth in the following categories: professional topics; networking opportunities; literature; libraries; the "Net"; education and general resources; and resources on children and youth. Lists 11 ways to use the internet as a source of professional…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Education, Educational Resources