Part 1 of this publication, entitled "New from UNESCO," briefly notes conventions and reports on UNESCO activities within member nations. Part 2, "Bibliographic Services Throughout the World," updates a handbook of the same title published by UNESCO in 1972. Arranged by country, it is further divided into up to six topics: (1)…

In December 1973, questionnaires were sent to academic libraries of varying size to discover which book and materials selection aids were used in the library's acquisition process. Aids under consideration included book reviews in library journals, professional subject journals, and publisher's selection/promotional material. The highlights of the…

The controversy over which books should be included in school reading lists and library shelves is outlined and analyzed. The three standards generally accepted for a "good" book are identified and discussed. The problems which arise in book selection are described, along with the stages of selection and use at which challenges are most likely to…

Concerned primarily with the education of Spanish-speaking people in the United States who are of Mexican descent, this annotated bibliography will also be of value to those working with other Spanish-speaking people such as Puerto Ricans. The list cites selected books, articles, monographs, bulletins, pamphlets, courses of study, bibliographies,…

In "Viva Chicano," the auther "explores with brilliance, warmth, and understanding the fear-ridden world of the juvenile delinquent. Flashes of humor are mixed with sobering realities" for Keeny Duran, living in the Mexican American sector of the vast urban ghetto called Dogtown. In the Author's Note, it is pointed out that the story is true. The…

Another in the series "Coleccion Mini-Libros" (Mini-Book Collection), the booklet contains the Mother Goose Rhymes translated into Spanish. Editorial Almaden (the publishing house) offers the booklet not only for the amusement and education of Spanish-speaking children but for use by parents and teachers who wish to stimulate an interest in…

Participants in the Library Services Institute for Minnesota Indians compiled an annotated bibliography of materials about American Indians which had been evaluated from an Indian frame of reference. Materials were evaluated in terms of artistic quality, reader appeal, and potential contribution to the study of American Indians. Included in the…

Intended for teachers-to-be at the undergraduate level as well as for teachers with experience, this book presents the premise that the short story--with its appropriate length and natural interest for students--is a unique teaching vehicle. Five parts comprise the volume: Part 1 discusses four teaching principles illustrated by actual short…

The Bills seek to lessen the administrative burden upon the States through reduction of the number of State plans, which must be submitted and approved annually, from five to one and to afford the States greater discretion in allocating funds to meet specific State needs by combining, within a single authorization, the programs formerly authorized…

This survey, performed under the authority of the New York State Library Services Plan Act, Project 30, 1964-1965, was conducted to determine the System's reference needs, including book, personnel and building requirements. Emphasis was to be placed on Rockland County and its libraries, and these requirements were to be related to the development…

Intended as a supplementary text or a library book for Navajo children, this book is written both in English and Navajo. Color pictures illustrate each passage in the text. The pictures graphically depict the living conditions of the Navajo people. (TL)

This document presents data concerned with Illinois higher education. Emphasis is placed on data about current enrollment, enrollment trends, degrees conferred, staff, library resources, student costs, undergraduate transfers, student financial aid, general financial information, and physical space. (MJM)

A revision of the Wisconsin Division for Library Services of the Department of Public Instruction 1963 public library standards, this collection of standards includes sections on availability of services, structure and government of library systems, services, materials and materials organization, personnel, physical facilities, and library service…

Whether you are maintaining a large research collection on social change, providing additional resources to a small library or bookstore, or referring patrons to sources beyond the scope of your library, "Alternatives In Print" (AIP) will help you increase your service. AIP will provide you easy access to crucial but hard-to-locate materials that…

On-site visits were made to all federal and some state prisons in 10 selected states to provide current information on which decisions could be based for prison library and information services. The focus was on the broad issues of library goals and objectives, relationship of the library to the total institution and the outside community, the…