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Peer reviewedMillson-Martula, Christopher; Watson, MaryFrances – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1996
The effectiveness of the following methods for identifying college students' serials needs for collection development purposes is compared: reshelving/ILL; bibliography; and survey. Bibliographies of student projects or student surveys provided the most comprehensive evaluation. Four diagrams depict data. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographies, College Students, Diagrams
Paglin, Catherine – Northwest Education, 2003
Research has linked strong school library programs to academic achievement. In Oregon's Tigard-Tualatin School District, one school librarian collaborates on curriculum units with teachers, weaving instruction on information literacy and research skills throughout the curriculum. In Portland (Oregon), another librarian designs ways for students to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy
Peer reviewedPaul, Karin; Kuhlthau, Carol C.; Branch, Jennifer L.; Solowan, Diane Galloway; Case, Roland; Abilock, Debbie; Eisenberg, Michael B.; Koechlin, Carol; Zwaan, Sandi; Hughes, Sandra; Low, Ann; Litch, Margaret; Lowry, Cindy; Irvine, Linda; Stimson, Margaret; Schlarb, Irene; Wilson, Janet; Warriner, Emily; Parsons, Les; Luongo-Orlando, Katherine; Hamilton, Donald – School Libraries in Canada, 2003
Includes 19 articles that address issues related to library skills and Canadian school libraries. Topics include information literacy; inquiry learning; critical thinking and electronic research; collaborative inquiry; information skills and the Big 6 approach to problem solving; student use of online databases; library skills; Internet accuracy;…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Hudson, Jill Rooker – Indiana Media Journal, 1996
Describes a study of elementary and secondary school library media specialists in Oklahoma that compared current knowledge of policy to actual practice regarding off-air videotape recording for use in classrooms. Discussion focuses on strong versus weak educational justification and situational vignettes depicting each. Media specialists'…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education, Fair Use (Copyrights)
Peer reviewedStalker, John C.; Murfin, Marjorie E. – RQ, 1996
Ohio State University Library studied abilities of undergraduates to identify correct sources for answering reference questions when using the online catalog and the Sourcefinder database with its new Question Unit feature. Users located subjects and instructions at a greater percentage with Sourcefinder than with the online catalog. Topics…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLoertscher, David V.; Woolls, Blanche – Knowledge Quest, 2002
Discusses the use of libraries by teenagers and considers implications from the research for practice. Topics include why teens use libraries; the librarian's role in reaching out to teens; teen reading; skills needed for information literacy; effects on student research, including attitudes and achievement levels; and use of technology,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Information Literacy
Peer reviewedWilliams, Gaye – Library Trends, 2002
Considers the impact of services public libraries provide to union members, particularly access to computers, based on experiences with the SEIU (Service Employees International Union). Topics include training; resources for families; education; and Locals Online, a program that provides training and Web content to SEIU local unions. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Family Needs, Labor Education
Bostian, Rebecca; Robbins, Anne – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Describes an experiment that examined the relationship between successful searching of CD-ROM databases by undergraduate students and various types of instruction provided by the library staff. The findings indicate that the only level of instruction that resulted in a significant difference was a live demonstration of searches. (six references)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
Didier, Elaine K. – Academic Computing, 1990
Discussion of the integration of computing and library services focuses on the organization of information resources at the Michigan Business School. The Kresge Business Administration Library facilities and resources are described, computing services are explained, user needs and expectations are considered, and funding issues are discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Finance, Futures (of Society)
Kelley, H. Neil, Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1990
This issue of "Illinois Libraries" is designed to serve as a general reference tool on services for special populations, with a focus on the blind and physically handicapped. It is organized in three sections: general articles; reports on three Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funded projects; and listings of resources to…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Children, Government Publications
School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1989
Provides fully developed library media activities which are designed to be used in connection with seven specific curriculum units for grades one through seven. Highlights include vocabulary of sports; Dewey Decimal classification; writing fables; using nonfiction books and encyclopedias for social studies topics; and political maps in atlases.…
Descriptors: Course Integrated Library Instruction, Dewey Decimal Classification, Elementary Education, Encyclopedias
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter – Government Information Quarterly, 1989
Examines the effects of safety nets (government information transfer mechanisms that guarantee minimum access to government information) on the ability of U.S. industries to compete internationally. The need for research that explores methods of improving information dissemination and the role of libraries and information centers in fostering…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Competition, Federal Government, Government Libraries
Harris, Karen; Baskin, Barbara – School Library Journal, 1989
Summarizes the findings of studies that indicate serious deficiencies in the reading, writing, and basic information skills of American students. Possible causes are discussed including the lack of effectiveness of teaching methods and instructional materials. It is argued that the school library offers the best hope for creating a culturally…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Needs, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education
Edwards, Karlene K. – School Library Journal, 1989
A survey of Arizona principals covered topics related to school media specialists: (1) the importance of specific librarian skills; (2) use of evaluation instruments to judge librarians; (3) communication between librarians and principals; (4) professional development opportunities; (5) how librarians should and do spend their time; and (6)…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Budgets, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphs
Blankenship, M. Elise; And Others – School Library Media Quarterly, 1989
Describes some academic and social behaviors typical of learning disabled students and suggests ideas for developing and modifying lessons appropriate to students' needs. The characteristics of folk and fairy tales that offer valuable literary opportunities for learning disabled students are discussed and methods for helping students deal with the…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Books, Elementary Secondary Education, Fairy Tales
