Considering the debate in reading instruction between whole language and phonics, this paper suggests personalizing the teaching of reading using both methods of reading instruction. It gives two examples of how personalized units of reading instruction were used. The paper suggests giving pupils ample opportunities to choose and read a library…

This book addresses critical issues of digital preservation, providing guidelines for protecting resources from dealing with obsolescence, to responsibilities, methods of preservation, cost, and metadata formats. It also shows numerous national and international institutions that provide frameworks for digital libraries and archives. The first…

These statistics were compiled from information supplied by Arizona's public libraries. The document is divided according to the following county groups: Apache, Cochise; Coconino, Gila; Graham, Greenlee, La Paz; Maricopa; Mohave, Navajo; Pima, Pinal; Santa Cruz, Yavapai; Yuma. Statistics are presented on the following: general information;…

This fifth edition continues to provide an exposition of the Library of Congress Classification and to act as a tool for studying and for staff training in the use of the scheme. It reflects significant electronic developments that have taken place with regard to the Library of Congress Classification since the last edition. Chapter 1 contains an…

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) organized an invitational conference in May 2003 to examine the key factors shaping the information environment in which libraries operate and how these factors will affect stewardship of the cultural and intellectual resources vital to education and research. Scholars, library directors,…

Presents a list of resources for teachers and librarians who wish to acquaint themselves with adolescent literature, adolescent reading interests, and approaches to teaching literature to adolescents. (TO)

Describes the materials, equipment and program at the Barley Sheaf School Library, New Jersey. (JB)

Describes the conduct of a traveling science program in six state parks in the midwest from June to July, 1972. Indicates that the program which emphasizes interactions of science and technology with society is received favorably by many people. (CC)

Responses of students to an excerpt from an article, L'ecole ouverte'' (The Open School) by Jean Onimus. (DD)

Operations Research models of the acquisition and storage functions of a library are developed. Rules for selection of materials for a depository are analyzed and models of circulation interference and usage are explored. A generalized model of library costs and benefits is proposed. (11 references) (Author)

Audio and video tape cassettes pose some special problems for the librarian. A better understanding of what these products can -- and cannot -- do will help the librarian make optimum use of the new formats. (Author/NH)

In assessing the value of a university library, its potential value must be considered as well as its actual value to the cause of scholarship. (IR)

Describes a new approach to career guidance called the Occ-U-Sort Kit, a card sort available in libraries, to help individuals consider career options and identify sources of help. An evaluation showed substantial demand for the kit and most users surveyed were satisfied. Major users were females. (JAC)

Discusses the philosophy of the rehabilitation services department at McLean Hospital on patient education for the mentally ill, noting patient library collection and recommended resources on marital problems, sex education, drug manuals, and diagnostic and research findings. A list of magazines subscribed to, color code classification, and 23…