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Siwak, Karen J. – Scarecrow Press, 2010
It's no mystery that fun and exciting programs bring teens into the library. Theater programs provide a venue for teens to express themselves creatively, encourage their participation in library programming, and offer them the opportunity for lively interaction with peers and adults. In "Library Programs for Teens: Mystery Theater," Karen Siwak…
Descriptors: Scripts, Audiences, Drama, Programming
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George Washington Univ., Washington, DC. Inst. for Educational Leadership. – 1976
This transcript for the National Public Radio's weekly program "Options in Education" concerns American libraries and their patrons. Several interviews provide descriptions of the Library of Congress, an explanation of copyright regulations and the challenges of photocopying, and a personal view of the role of lobbyist for the American…
Descriptors: Educational Radio, Libraries, Library Role, National Libraries
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Harris, Roma M.; Michell, Gillian – RQ, 1988
Master's students in library science and students in a library technician program were asked to read scripts of reference interviews in which the amount of bibliographic instruction and the "maleness" or "femaleness" of questions were varied. They were then asked to make a judgment about the competence of the reference…
Descriptors: Competence, Interviews, Library Instruction, Library Services
Fiore, Carole D., Comp.; Fine, Jana R., Comp. – 1990
Designed for use by children's librarians in organizing and conducting a summer reading program for children 5 through 12 years of age, this "log book" contains suggestions for activities related to a seafaring theme together with lists of selected materials relevant to the particular activities. Samples of a press release and several…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Elementary Education, Films, Guidelines
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Conant, Cynthia; Weikart, Natalie – Public Libraries, 1990
Describes the components of a life skills program for young adults: a video of library scenes; informational material and coupons; library card applications; presentation of library services; an evaluation questionnaire; experience with community information resources; and library tours. A training package for other libraries and student and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Information Services, Daily Living Skills, Early Parenthood
Oliver, Jim – 1984
Designed to encourage library use by Texas youth, the Texas Reading Club programs usually include a structured reading program and a variety of entertaining literature-related storyhours, puppet shows, films, and other attractive happenings. This handbook for the 1984 theme--"magical mysteries"--focuses on mysteries, magic, and adventure…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Commercial Art, Elementary Education, Fantasy
Phelan, Jody; Otstott, Michele – 1985
Designed to encourage Texas youth to maintain reading skill levels achieved at the end of the school year and to encourage library use during the summer months and throughout the year, the Texas Reading Club programs usually include a structured reading program and a variety of entertaining literature related storyhours, puppet shows, films, and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Commercial Art, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries