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Peer reviewedYu, Linna – Journal of Educational Media & Library Sciences, 2000
The role of the public library has changed with the advent of the Internet and digital technology. In addition to its traditional role as a storehouse of information, the role of the public library now encompasses a range of duties such as a resource learning center, a community center, and a business liaison. The opportunities for service have…
Descriptors: Change, Futures (of Society), Information Services, Internet
Jones, Patrick; Shoemaker, Joel – 2001
This book explores how librarians can work to strengthen and improve the quality of service to young adults. The introduction is written by Mary Kay Chelton, whose dissertation, "Adult-Adolescent Service Encounters: The Library Context" (1997), inspired this book. The book has 12 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the provision of best young adult…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers
Download full textInternational Association of School Librarianship, Kalamazoo, MI. – 1993
This collection contains 13 selected papers presented at the 1992 conference of the International Association of School Librarianship. Titles are as follows: (1) "The Difference of Literature: Writing for the Future of Young Adults" (Aidan Chambers); (2) "Managing School Library Change" (Peggy Heeks); (3) "The Power of…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. for Libraries and Community Learning. – 1995
The purpose of this long-range plan is to describe the status of library development in Wisconsin, the needs and problems of libraries, and the possible ways of meeting these needs over the next 5 years. This plan was developed by the Division for Libraries and Community Learning staff, with advice from the Library Services and Construction Act…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Cooperation, Library Development
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. for Libraries and Community Learning. – 1995
The purpose of this long-range plan is to describe the status of library development in Wisconsin, the needs and problems of libraries, and the possible ways of meeting these needs over the next 5 years. The plan reflects reports submitted to the Division for Libraries and Community Learning staff, surveys, consultations with librarians and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Cooperation, Library Development
Hannesdottir, Sigrun Klara, Ed.; And Others – 1993
The themes of the 22nd Annual International Association of School Librarianship conference were: "Building a Picture of Society in the Year 2000"; "Literature--Themes of the '90s Towards the Future"; "Education--Partnerships To Develop Life-Long Learners"; and "Technology into the 21st Century." The…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Conference Proceedings, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Bell, Geraldine – School Library Journal, 1994
Describes the ongoing development of school libraries in the Birmingham (Alabama) Public School System. Highlights include commitment of the Board of Education and the city; accreditation; planning; communication; cooperative planning with classroom teachers; cooperative projects with the public library and cable company; Reading Is Fundamental…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Board of Education Role, Cable Television, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Colorado State Library, Denver. – 1993
The Committee on Library Services to Ethnic Populations of the Colorado Council on Library Development was charged with developing a comprehensive plan to address library services for the increasing ethnic/culturally diverse populations in the state of Colorado and with identifying possible funding sources to implement the plan. In addition, the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, American Indians, Asian Americans, Blacks
