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Bishop, Kay; Bauer, Pat – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 2002
By identifying effective young adult strategies, programs, and services, this research study adds to the knowledge of the role of libraries and librarians as community partners in providing for the needs of young adults. Two tables provide a comparison of strategies and a program and services comparison. (Contains 24 references.) (AEF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Library Planning, Library Role
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Ledger, Michelle – Orana, 1997
Describes a program called Get Real 'n' Read developed by Perth (Australia) public librarians to offer adolescents a greater incentive to use the library and to improve the image of reading. Topics include demographic characteristics of the area; planning; and advertising, including donations appealing to the target audience. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Demography, Foreign Countries
Eisenberg, Michael – Library Media Connection, 2003
Discussion of the mission and roles of library media programs and teacher-librarians focuses on promoting books and reading, through which students become effective users of ideas. Highlights include reading proficiency; reading advocacy options; motivation approaches, including the ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) model;…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Planning, Library Role
Eisenberg, Michael B.; Miller, Danielle H. – School Library Journal, 2002
Explains a strategy that school librarians can use to transform their programs into vibrant elements of K-12 education. Discusses articulating a vision and an agenda, including information literacy instruction, reading advocacy, and information management; strategic management and planning, including flexibility and using a systems approach; and…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy, Information Management
McCleary, Linda C., Ed. – 2000
This year is the first for the collaborative effort between the Arizona Department of Library, Archives and Public Records, and Arizona Humanities Council and the members of the Arizona Reads Committee. This Arizona Reading Program manual contains information on program planning and development, along with crafts, activity sheets, fingerplays,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Games, Learning Activities, Library Planning
Milam, Peggy – Library Talk, 2000
Describes the development of a yearlong plan to increase student reading in an elementary school media center. Discusses the involvement of families in literacy programs; extending services of the media center; community involvement, including readings by community leaders; students writing and publishing their own books; and reading clubs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family School Relationship, Learning Resources Centers, Library Planning