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Plane, Robert A. – Perspectives in Computing, 1982
Describes Clarkson College's Educational Resources Center, which is the hub of a campuswide system to provide computerized integrated information services and support systems for the instructional, research, and administrative activities of the college. Information on facility planning and services is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Planning, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing
Peer reviewedKamhi, Michelle Marder – Educational Leadership, 1981
A national survey reveals that, although selection and review procedures can help when school materials are challenged, there is no substitute for good community relations in reducing those challenges in the first place. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Censorship, Community Relations, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKessler, Ridley R., Jr.; Barkley, Dan – North Carolina Libraries, 1997
Discusses the development of electronic government publications and the resulting standards and service needs. Focuses on results of a report on the impact that electronic information has brought to bear on depository library services. Includes 11 draft Depository Library Public Service Guidelines for government information. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Depository Libraries, Document Delivery, Electronic Publishing
Peer reviewedCoccaro, Cynthia; Straw, Joseph – Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply, 1997
The University of Akron (OH), through its affiliation with OhioLINK, has implemented University Microfilms International's (UMI) PowerPages, a full-text electronic document delivery tool, throughout its library system. This article describes OhioLINK, PowerPages, and the University of Akron's experience with the service. Discusses the benefits and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Delivery Systems, Document Delivery
Peer reviewedHayman, Lynne M. – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1997
Describes a database designed to manage a serials preservation project in which issues from multiple repositories are gathered and collated for preservation microfilming. Management information, added to bibliographic and holdings records, supports the production of reports tracking preservation activity. (Author)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer System Design, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Harney, John O. – Connection: New England's Journal of Higher Education and Economic Development, 1997
Examines the economic health of New England's approximately 260 higher education institutions using six indicators: enrollment (foreign students/total enrollments by institution type); state support of higher education; private support of higher education; student financial aid; research and development; and library holdings. Offers overviews and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Educational Economics, Educational Trends, Enrollment Rate
King-Blandford, Marcia – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Because the library is not located within walking distance, librarians teach library instruction in the mediated computer classrooms of the College of Engineering at the University of Toledo. This article examines a pilot project linking information searching and introductory engineering; the use of OhioLink, a statewide information system; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Science Education, Course Integrated Library Instruction
Peer reviewedWai, Lily – Idaho Librarian, 1996
Discusses the findings of two questionnaires concerning the readiness of Idaho and regional depository libraries to shift from print to electronic formats as proposed by the Government Printing Office. Highlights major concerns of document librarians in making the transition, such as time frame, standardization, access, and preservation. A copy of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Depository Libraries, Federal Regulation
Peer reviewedGretz, Marianne; And Others – Electronic Library, 1996
The Boehringer Mannheim Library (Germany) switched its loose-leaf pharmacopoeias from printed versions to electronic media. Discusses the decision-making and implementation process, and considers costs, technical requirements, availability of databases, user acceptance, installation, maintenance, and skills needed. Found that electronic media…
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Decision Making
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
