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Cohen, Arlene, Ed. – 1997
This 1996 PIALA conference explores ways to identify and make available local resources on the Marshall Islands. The traditional Marshallese word, "Alele," which means "the basket which holds the tools, treasures and resources needed for everyday life," is also the name of Majuro's public library, museum and Marshall Islands…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Foreign Countries, Health Education, Information Sources
Gorman, Audrey J. – School Library Journal, 1999
Defines dyslexia, the most common reading disability. Discusses the multisensory approach to working with learning-disabled children. Discusses how public libraries can develop services and collections to address the needs of learning-disabled populations. Includes a list of learning-disability information sources, organizations, and books on…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Dyslexia, Information Sources, Learning Disabilities
California State Library, Sacramento. – 1996
This strategic plan details the commitment of the California State Library to the future and the recognition of its record of achievement of the past. The document is divided into four sections. The first section discusses the Library's mission and philosophy and describes various programs (State Library Service Bureau, Braille and Talking Books…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Sources, Library Development, Library Planning
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Waldhart, Thomas J. – Public Libraries, 1995
Examines data from the National Center for Educational Statistics to determine whether networking and resource-sharing activities of public libraries have increased libraries' use of Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Results suggest that libraries have significantly increased their borrowing through ILL in recent years. Two tables provide loan statistics.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Analysis, Information Sources, Interlibrary Loans
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Middleton, Cheryl; Cross, Judy – Public Libraries, 1998
Describes Jumpstart, a Web site providing remote access to government information in CD-ROM format, developed by Oregon State University's Valley Library, as a joint venture with the Oregon State Library and the Portland Area Library System to provide hardware, software, and training to rural school and public libraries in Oregon that have limited…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Government Publications, Information Sources, Internet
Pollack, Miriam – 2002
The "Mapping the Human Genome" project demonstrated that librarians can help whomever they serve in accessing information resources in the areas of biological and health information, whether it is the scientists who are developing the information or a member of the public who is using the information. Public libraries can guide library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Biological Sciences, Biology, Information Dissemination
Jaques, Thomas F. – 1998
Strengthening technology in Louisiana's public libraries will support equitable and convenient access to electronic information resources for all citizens at library sites, in homes, and in business. The plan presented in this document is intended to enhance and expand technology in the state's public libraries. After discussion of the crucial…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Information Sources, Information Technology
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Immroth, Barbara – Public Libraries, 1997
The participant evaluation of an intensive, research-based institute about emergent literacy and public library service for young children demonstrates current "best practice" strengths and weaknesses. Children's librarians indicate which services, attitudes and skills, organizational structures, and resources are being implemented in…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement, Information Services
Distance Education Report, 1999
Discusses how the resources of public libraries are now available to distant learners through telecommunication services. Highlights increases in library Web access, revitalizations of libraries, and increases in library use. Summaries key items in one university-public library cooperative agreement. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Distance Education, Higher Education, Information Sources
Humphrey, Guy W. – 1991
The public library must meet the needs of the community and the patrons it serves. One area of need is for genealogical materials to support the study of genealogy and family history. Because of the lack of information on the materials needed to make up a core collection of Ohio materials, a select group of 18 libraries and 15 genealogical…
Descriptors: Family History, Genealogy, Guides, Information Sources
Gorman, Audrey J. – American Libraries, 1997
Discusses learning disabilities and describes services that have been developed in public libraries to help patrons with learning disabilities. Topics include collection development; assistive technology; outreach programs; staff development; and sources of help and information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Information Sources, Learning Disabilities, Library Collection Development
Lare, Gary A. – 1997
This book addresses two areas of need in a curriculum materials center--where to find curriculum materials for acquisition and how to organize these materials for efficient and effective access once they are acquired. The book is arranged in two parts: "Acquiring and Organizing the Collection" and "Resources." The book brings together many…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Classification, Corporations, Decision Making
Stover, Mark – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Focuses on various issues related to the mission and function of the library Web site. Discusses purposes in academic, public, and special libraries and distinguishing the theoretical mission of the library Web site from the role, which should be one of selecting, organizing, providing access to, and preserving information sources. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Information Sources, Information Technology
Hofacket, Jean – Library Journal, 1993
Offers collection development suggestions for public libraries interested in materials on AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Sources of AIDS information are discussed; censorship issues are addressed; formats are considered; and an annotated list of 38 relevant titles in a variety of formats is…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Annotated Bibliographies, Censorship, Information Sources
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Tjoumas, Renee – Library Trends, 1993
Describes a preliminary study that was conducted to examine the collection development practices, selection criteria, and sources used in acquiring Native American literature for children and adolescents in public libraries in Alaska and Oklahoma. Results of a literature survey are discussed, and further research is suggested. (Contains 36…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, American Indians, Childrens Literature, Evaluation Criteria
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