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Download full textLesh, Nancy, Ed.; Morse, B. Jo, Ed. – 1984
Papers presented at the annual conference of the Alaska Library Association (AkLA) focused on the Alaska Library Network with special emphasis on collection development and resource sharing through networking. Papers and reports from the conference, some of which have been updated, are presented in six chapters. The first provides an overview of…
Descriptors: Library Acquisition, Library Automation, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Prostano, Emanuel T.; Prostano, Joyce S. – 1971
With the aim of providing a realistic, professional approach to solving problems of administration, organization, and operation of the library media center, this textbook has been written for both practicing librarians as well as for students of library science. Included in the nine chapters are: an overview of terminology and the present state of…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Information Services, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians
Freeman, Patricia – 1975
Designed as a practical guide for school librarians, this text outlines the functional procedures in the evaluation, selection, and utilization of print and nonprint materials and equipment. Part I focuses on the planning and administration of the school library. Part II includes planning and building of the collection. Part III provides…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cataloging, Guides, Librarians
Interracial Books for Children Bulletin, 1976
For some years, groups like the Council on Interracial Books for Children (CIBC) have been urging librarians to take a second look at children's books previously regarded as classics and to evaluate them in the light of the new consciousness which acknowledges the oppression of Third World peoples and women. On January 29, 1973, the Board of…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Librarians, Libraries
Peer reviewedJohnson, Ian M. – Information Development, 1995
Reports on the IFLA Pre-Session Seminar on international issues in school librarianship (Caldes de Montbui, Spain, August 1993). Summarizes papers dealing with the role of school libraries in developing countries; selection and acquisitions; management and financial support; and country reports on the school library situation. Also includes…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, International Organizations, Library Acquisition
Peer reviewedKerby, Mona – Knowledge Quest, 2001
The purpose of this study was to examine the science and technology books in 18 elementary school libraries in 18 Maryland school districts and: determine the age of the books; identify what percent of the books matched a professional selection source; determine the number of books per student; and estimate costs in upgrading the collections. (AEF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
Lindauer, Dinah – Sch Libr J, 1969
Speech given before the Conference on Public-Library Relations (New York City, February 8-9, 1968).
Descriptors: Inservice Education, Librarians, Library Cooperation, Library Material Selection
Cheatham, Bertha M. – School Library Journal, 1975
Covers library budget crises, community book brawls, ongoing library issues, and efforts to combat inflation. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Financial Support, Libraries, Library Material Selection, Library Services
PDF pending restorationSpannaus, Linda Taby; Spannaus, Timothy W. – 1976
Guidelines are provided for applying standard library procedures, policies, and practices to the unique conditions in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, school libraries and media centers. The following policy areas are considered: (1) staff job descriptions; (2) administration; (3) materials selection; (4) organization, circulation, and…
Descriptors: Guides, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians, Library Administration
Callison, Daniel – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
The first part of a two-part review of research related to school library media collections summarizes studies with implications for budgets and collection size, the selection process, collection policies, and the librarian as censor. A table compares data on holdings and expenditures for schools providing high-level library service with national…
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians
Lee, Robert – 1968
The purpose of this paper is to recommend guidelines for the development of a special collection of materials to support a fifth year master's program in Librarianship. Reasons for the desirability of establishing a separate library school library are stated and some of the factors to consider in the initial and continuing development of the…
Descriptors: Conferences, Guidelines, Library Collections, Library Education
North Clackamas School District 12, Milwaukie, OR. – 1978
Guidelines for library media services for the North Clackamas School District were developed by two teams representing the elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. These minimum standards describe the goals and objectives for library media services to students, staff, and community; the operation of the media centers; and the audiovisual…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
Idaho State Dept. of Education, Boise. – 1992
The school library has long been recognized as an integral part of any school system. It plays a vital role in the total instructional program at all grade levels, and provides students and teachers with access to the world of knowledge. The school library is not only a source of materials necessary to support the basic curriculum of the school,…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education, Fair Use (Copyrights), Information Skills
SCRIBNER, CHARLES, JR. – 1967
PUBLISHERS, LIBRARIANS, AND EDUCATORS MET TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT SCHOOL AND LIBRARY MARKET FOR BOOKS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES IN MEETING THE GREATER DEMANDS MADE UPON THEM BY THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED EDUCATION AS A NATIONAL POLICY. AFTER AN EXAMINATION OF FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Federal Legislation, Instructional Materials, Library Acquisition
Alire, Camila; Archibeque, Orlando – 1998
This book provides a systematic, step-by-step process and includes practical ideas and program materials for library staff to use in their development of library services to Latinos. Designed primarily for public libraries, much of the information in the book can be adapted to school library media centers. The information in the book can also be…
Descriptors: Latin Americans, Library Collection Development, Library Cooperation, Library Extension
