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Lukenbill, W. Bernard – Catholic Library World, 1986
This article describes how a model developed by the British Library can be used in school libraries to disseminate community information to students. Definitions are given and possibilities, problems, and advantages associated with the delivery of community information in school environments are outlined. Thirteen references are cited. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
International Association of School Librarianship, Kalamazoo, MI. – 1986
Following the text of a pre-conference paper entitled "The School Library Picture in Nova Scotia--One Part of the Canadian Scene," by Shirley Coulter, various International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) conference activities are summarized, and the conference program is presented, together with opening remarks by Thomas J.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Community Relations, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Hannaford, Claudia – 1985
The ABCs of financing church and synagogue libraries are presented in this guide as Acquiring Funds, Budgeting, and Cash Accounting. Acquiring funds and the basic means needed to start a library are described, including resources such as books, shelves, office supplies, and financial resources; ideas and methods are presented for soliciting both…
Descriptors: Accounting, Community Involvement, Cost Effectiveness, Financial Support
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Young, Diana, Ed. – Public Libraries, 1987
Provides background information and copies a report by Marlys Cresap and Marilyn Nickelsburg on a statewide conference of children's librarians. Highlights include a survey of children's services in Iowa libraries and presentations on the history and philosophy of children's services (Margaret Bush) and the role of children's librarians (Barbara…
Descriptors: Community Needs, Library Planning, Library Role, Library Services
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Dowlin, Kenneth E.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Describes the Maggie III automated library system, which supports a public access catalog, cataloging interface, bibliographic maintenance, circulation, electronic mail, and community information databases, with acquisitions and serials modules planned. Sidebars describe the community information database's structure, planned use of software by…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Information Services, Computer Software, Databases
Mueller, Julie M.; Moschetta, Virginia – School Library Journal, 1987
Designed for use by public and school librarians as a starting point in developing educational programs, this annotated list of resources on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) includes pamphlets, films and video, fiction and non-fiction books, posters, organizations, and hotlines. The importance of AIDS education programs is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Annotated Bibliographies, Community Information Services, Elementary Secondary Education
Global Learning, Inc., Union, NJ. – 1998
This guide seeks to provide public and school librarians with a variety of practical resources and activities for contributing to the public's understanding of major global trends and relationships that affect local communities. The guide contains four sections geared towards children, young adults, adults, and school settings. The children's…
Descriptors: Community Action, Conservation Education, Ecology, Educational Development
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Dowd, Frances Smardo – Public Libraries, 1989
Describes a survey of public libraries that addressed the presence of latchkey children in libraries, library policies regarding this population, and services that are or should be offered. In-depth interviews with 10 librarians explored ideal responses to latchkey children, advice on library services, and community services for children. (14…
Descriptors: Community Services, Day Care, Interviews, Latchkey Children
Wolfe, Lisa A. – 1997
This book provides an introduction to basic communications concepts, a step-by-step process for developing and implementing a library public relations/communications plan, and descriptions of effective library communications tools and strategies. Detailed examples of the application of solid communications planning in school, public, academic, and…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Communications, Community Involvement, Institutional Advancement
Keefe, Betty; And Others – School Library Media Quarterly, 1986
This article relates tried, tested, and successful public relations programs in use at school library media centers. A four-step process for developing a suitable public relations program (research, planning, action, and evaluation) and programs that focus on communicating with school staff, administrators, parents, and the community are…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
Cramer, Mary McCart – 1986
Developed to increase media specialists' awareness of the value of public relations to the media center program, this guide is designed to help media specialists encourage positive attitudes on the part of students, faculty, administration, and the community toward the media center, and ultimately lead to a greater understanding of the media…
Descriptors: Activities, Administrators, Check Lists, High Schools
Minter, Anne – 1983
Intended both as a report on an Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) Title IV project and as a guide for others wishing to initiate centralized media services in vocational-technical schools, this document describes the planning, funding, establishment, and the 1980 to 1983 operations of the Natchez Vocational Media and Research…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Check Lists, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
Hendricks, J. Thom, Ed. – 1988
Since no local library can meet the information needs of the community on its own, librarians and local policymakers must look to other existing agencies and channels for support. In every locale are agencies, organizations, and governmental and social service units that daily gather, compile, and disseminate information as one of their missions.…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Community Coordination, Guidelines, Library Administration
Seamon, Joan, Ed.; Miller, Connie, Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1987
This issue provides a detailed overview of the Illinois literacy effort, including committee lists, project proposal forms, rules and regulations, financial support information, and a chronology of events. Several articles focus on the planning and implementation of literacy programs and the role of the library in literacy education. (CLB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Community Involvement, Financial Support
Fineman, Marcia Pollack; And Others – Library Journal, 1987
Describes three literacy organization and public library programs: Project LEARN (Cleveland, Ohio), which encourages higher-level beginning adult readers to want to read on their own; Greenville County (South Carolina) Library's Latchkey Kids Program; and policies on unattended and disruptive children developed by Iowa City and Cedar Rapids (Iowa)…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Organizations, Discussion Groups, Elementary Education
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