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"Equal Time" in School Libraries?
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Matsumura, Molleen – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 1998
Discusses the effects of the creation-evolution controversy on school libraries. Addresses two main questions: (1) whether a school library is required to purchase or accept donations of books presenting "creation science" or "arguments against evolution"; and (2) how to evaluate the appropriateness of creationist books. (WRM)
Descriptors: Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Library Collection Development
Toward a Conceptual Model of Factors Influencing the Outcome of Challenges to Library Materials in School Settings.
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Hopkins, Dianne McAfee – Library and Information Science Research, 1989
Reviews the literature in library and information science to identify factors that influence the outcome of challenges to school library materials. A conceptual model is developed that encompasses district selection policy, librarian characteristics, school environment, community environment, and initiator of the challenge, and tentative…
Descriptors: Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom, Learning Resources Centers
The Evolution of School Library Collection Development Policies, 1975-1995.
Callison, Daniel – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
Based on a literature review and content analysis of written collection development policies for school libraries in Indiana, a Delphi survey of district-level school media directors in 28 states identified important issues to be addressed in future school library collection development policies. Respondents found copyright guidelines to be an…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Copyrights, Delphi Technique, Elementary Secondary Education
What Works: Guiding Principles for Collection Development.
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Emergency Librarian, 1993
Presents the research finding that collection development based on sound principles can ensure both better quality materials and increased use by teachers and students. Findings suggesting that collection development should be a cooperative enterprise framed by board- and school-approved guidelines are listed. (seven references) (EA)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Emerging Technologies in Resource Sharing and Document Delivery.
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Natke, Nora Jane – Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 1992
Reports on a panel presentation given at the 1991 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference that discussed emerging technologies in resource sharing and document delivery. Highlights include issues to consider before implementing new technologies; managerial and policy issues; impacts on public library service; and public school library…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration, Library Automation
Censorship of Library Books in School Library Media Centers Today.
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Saykanic, Donna – 2000
For many years, there has been pressure on American schools to restrict or deny students access to books or periodicals deemed objectionable by some individual or group on moral, political, religious, ethnic, racial, or philosophical grounds. Censorship of library books in school media centers is present today. The library media specialist is…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Freedom