Describes the library component of a summer session for entering minority freshmen. The exercise includes searching for and summarizing reviews of a reading assignment. A bibliography of book review sources is included. (HTH)

One way to enliven a research methods course in sociology is to require students to select journal articles over a 20- to 30-year period to show how research strategies have changed on a topic in which they have special interest. Teaching strategies are discussed. (Author/RM)

Explains how teachers can instruct students in proper note taking techniques. (FL)

Copyright law and related problems are reviewed historically and specific methods for dealing with it in Great Britain are discussed. Emphasized are ways for handling photocopying for educational and research purposes. (LBH)

An annotated list of 42 science fiction titles for readers in elementary grades through ninth grade.

A report of several comparisons designed to measure the retrieval effectiveness of machined-aided indexing and manual indexing. (Author)

Either we acknowledge that others have the right to exist with the human dignity that we ourselves take for granted, or we maintain a white cultural monopoly by saying that popular books that force on readers a racial or sexist bias are sacrosanct. (Author)

Theft of irreplaceable manuscripts and documents from libraries, archives, historical societies, courthouses, and other repositories has reached alarming proportions. The Society of American Archivists, supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, plans to publish continuing, updated lists of materials known to be missing. (Author/LBH)

University librarians possess specialized knowledge and have the potential to positively affect how students, especially graduate students, can better understand the research process. "NEERO's primary objectives are to improve educational programs and supervisory practices; provide a stimulating, supportive and friendly forum for scholarly…

University libraries are becoming increasingly aware of the need to assess the quality of students' information literacy and library research skills and to use this assessment data to effectively improve the quality of university library services to graduate programs. However, libraries have had difficulties finding ways to accomplish this both…

These proceedings of the Internet Librarian 2001 conference contains 49 papers that cover topics related to the information profession and Internet technologies, including: digital collections online; information architecture; amphibious research skills; identifying, evaluating, and validating cyberguides; development of New California Web Portal;…

This resource provides tools needed to create compelling booktalks featuring outstanding young adult novels that are mainstays in library collections. For each of the 100 titles selected, there is background information on the book and the author, a list of principal characters, a detailed plot summary, critical comment and notes on suitability,…

Many people are investing these days, but many librarians, especially non-business librarians, are uncomfortable helping patrons with questions on the subject. This reference guide gives librarians the knowledge and confidence to assist patrons in identifying the correct information in a critical but little understood investment area--the bond…

This directory lists the names of volunteer groups and individuals who transcribe and record books and other reading materials under the Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program. The listing is alphabetical by state. Each entry is assigned an index number and specifies such services as braille…

This paper describes the impact that technological change over the past few decades has had on a number of key interfaces to the library catalog, including the user, resource, abstract/index, and union catalog interfaces. Areas of focus for future development are then highlighted, including: (1) reassessing data requirements and conventions in…