This study assessed factors related to literacy and literate behavior, rating the most and least literate U.S. cities. Data came from the U.S. Census Bureau, Audit Bureau of Circulations, American Booksellers Association, Yellow Pages, American Library Directory, and National Directory of Magazines. Thirteen measures were combined to form five…

Many libraries are creating raster images of paper maps and making them available over the Internet. This presentation provides an overview of imaging technology for map librarians and administrators considering such projects. References in footnotes and the bibliography enable those interested to explore technical questions in depth. There are…

This report of the May, 1999 meeting of the National Forum on Information Literacy highlights the following topics: (1) activities of FOCAS (Forum on Communications and Society), a CEO-level body within the Communications and Society Program of the Aspen Institute; (2) the National Research Council Report, "Being Fluent with Information…

A search of two major English language databases, Library Literature and LISA (Library and Information Science Abstracts) for 1990-2000 was undertaken for the latest reports pertaining to literacy, including major surveys, evaluation studies, manuals on libraries and literacy, and recent major national or regional literacy movements that involved…

Presents an impressionistic reaction to the sixth annual Loughborough conference for librarians, teachers, authors, illustrators, and editors. (RB)

The list is a guide to help catalogers identify materials pertaining to Asia for the World Study Center at the State University College at New Paltz. It also serves as a tool to up-date geographic subject headings to conform with the Library of Congress ruling adopted January 1970. (3 references) (Author)

This 2-year study involving 298 grade school pupils investigates the comparative effectiveness of creative dramatics and storytelling. While the results indicate neither had an effect on children's interests and reading achievement, there is indication that storytelling may have more influence than creative dramatics on self-image and empathy.…

Describes library activities for remedial readers and how teachers and librarians working together can ensure a positive experience. (RB)

Author suggests the use of three-dimensional pieces for art constructions that make libraries more attractive for its visitors. (RK)

Transferring records to tape in libraries may be infringing on Canada's copyright laws. (PG)

Two points of view concerning the occurrence of sex in the books written for children and young adults are presented. (NH)

The report of a symposium held May 16-18, 1972 is summarized under the following headings: Content of journals, standardization, abstracting and indexing services, international co-operation, and the recommendations made. (SJ)

On the premise that the dynamic and heterogeneous nature of information requirements in today's world calls for a new approach to information science education, a curriculum involving a truly generalist approach at the undergraduate level and a work-study program at the graduate level is proposed. (2 references) (Author/KE)

The results of a survey of library school student associations are summarized. The letters and questionnaires sent to the deans and association presidents are appended. (SM)

Results of a survey conducted by the Association of American Library Schools' (AALS) Committee by Correspondence on Interschool Relationships are briefly discussed. (1 reference) (SM)