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Allen, Melissa – Library Media Connection, 2010
Today media centers provide students the opportunity to learn and explore subjects of their interest in depth. The media center is the largest classroom in the school providing service to every student and every teacher in all curricular areas. The library should be a place to encourage students' interests and a place to broaden their horizons by…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Learning Resources Centers, Library Materials, Time Perspective
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Olsson, Michael R. – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 2009
This article provides a critical analysis of some of the key theories and assumptions that underpin prevailing approaches to the concept of "information user" in contemporary information research and professional practice, suggesting that they continue to reflect a tacitly systems-oriented focus. The author draws on the Sense-Making…
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Criticism, Children, Social Environment
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Park, Chung I. – Catholic Library World, 1987
Discusses elements that are characteristic of good books: (1) impacts society; (2) changes our personal lives; (3) stretches the reader's mind; (4) handles ideas with skill; (5) is reread; (6) refines our sensibilities and intellect; (7) serves as a standard; and (8) adds to our knowledge of the human condition. (24 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Books, Evaluation Criteria, Literary Criticism
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Grover, Robert – Top of the News, 1984
Identifies major trends in children's film production of last four years noting quality, cinematic technique, and content, with examples from recent children's films. Portrayal of family relationships, empathy for those who are different, nonstereotypic sexual role models, and films available in video are discussed. Addresses of 10 distributors…
Descriptors: Children, Content Analysis, Film Criticism, Films
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Kenner, Adam; Rivera, Sheryl – Knowledge Quest, 2007
Media has always had the power to affect people on a nonverbal and emotional level. At its best, it can be a source of aesthetic pleasure and deep personal satisfaction. At its worst, citizens and consumers are exposed to psychological and political manipulation which may make them anxious and depressed, dissatisfied with what they have,…
Descriptors: Media Literacy, Mass Media Effects, Criticism, Teaching Methods
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Considine, David M. – Top of the News, 1984
Discusses basic film story types which concern adolescents: delinquency or peer group, school life, sexual awakening, family life, sport and/or animals, and anguished adolescents. Critical criteria for judging films are also considered, including style and statement, images and issues, and form and content. Fifteen sources and recommended films…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Content Analysis, Film Criticism, Filmographies
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Isaacson, David – RQ, 1987
This analysis of the U.S. Department of Labor's "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" as a literary and cultural document, looks at its (1) history; (2) job classification scheme; (3) egalitarianism; (4) cultural and literary value; and (5) humor. Five references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Classification, Government Publications, Humor, Literary Criticism
Moore, Ann W. – School Library Journal, 1990
Discusses biographies written for young adults and describes problems with inferior writing in many of them. Examples of both good and bad biographies are given, and problems highlighted include unimportant details, a failure to make facts interesting, an absence of personal information, and an emphasis on neutrality from fear of bias. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Bias, Biographies
Nitecki, Joseph Z. – 1995
This study is a sequel to "Metalibrarianship." The previous work formulated a specific model for the philosophical interpretation of librarianship, and the present essay provides a wide-ranging reference to different views on the philosophy of librarianship. The review of philosophical viewpoints about library information science (LIS)…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Criticism, Essays, Higher Education
Wick, Robert L., Ed.; Mood, Terry Ann, Ed. – 1998
This guide provides a representative selection of biographical dictionaries and related works useful to the reference and collection development processes in all types of libraries. Three criteria were used in selection: (1) each item included was published within the past 12 years; (2) each item has been included in American Reference Books…
Descriptors: Biographies, Criticism, Evaluation Criteria, Library Collection Development
Rogers, Michael – Library Journal, 1992
Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of several publishers' offerings of classic literature titles often purchased by libraries. Four hardcover choices and five paperback choices are compared in terms of price; authenticity of text, including introductory notes; and quality of production, including binding and type size. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Fiction, Library Material Selection, Library Materials
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Rettig, James – RQ, 1987
Discusses the need for reference librarians to learn reference materials well enough to be able to review materials and correctly refer patrons to information sources. The review process is outlined and some evaluation of current reference services is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Content Analysis, Library Services, Literary Criticism
Callison, Daniel – Educators' Spotlight Digest, 2006
Advocates of critical literacy emphasize the empowering role that literacy can and should play in reshaping the environment in which one lives and works. Through mastering the skills of critical literacy, students apply the inquiry process and knowledge gained as a means for political or social action. By gathering appropriate information,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Literary Criticism, Reader Text Relationship, Literacy
Gaffney, Maureen, Ed.; And Others – 1977
Annotations of 200 children's films, selected through evaluations of reactions of children at screenings at several schools in New York City and upstate New York, are included in this catalog. The introductory material reviews the screening and evaluation process and provides a glossary of related terminology. The films are then presented in…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Children, Class Activities, Elementary Education
Craver, Kathleen W. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1984
Reports results of survey questioning "School Library Journal's" reviewers of children's literature in four main areas: review aspects (relating plot, commenting on literary quality); reviewer roles (reviewer, critic); review practices; and personal and professional background (demographic questions). The survey questionnaire and 38…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Book Reviews, Children
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