School Library Media Centers, 1993-94

School Library Media Centers, 1993-94 PDF

Author: Bradford William Chaney

Publisher: Department of Education Office of Educational

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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This statistical analysis report from the National Center for Education Statistics examines the current state of school libraries in the United States and how they have changed. The primary source of data in this report is the 1993-94 Library Survey, the first federally sponsored survey of library media centers and head librarians in elementary and secondary schools. The data taken from the 1993-94 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) are compared with historical data from previous surveys. Results, in tables and charts, are divided into two sections. The first section gives a background on school library media centers and results are presented in terms of growth in school library media centers, library media center staffing, expenditures, collections and resource evaluation, technology and equipment, and scheduling and transactions. The second section focuses on school head librarians, and provides results in current status, background and experience, training, collaborative activities, perception and attitude toward work, compensation, and number of FTE positions. Appendices include detailed tables, and technical notes focusing on survey content, target populations and estimates, sample design and implementation, data collection procedures, response rates, edit procedures, imputation, weighting, and definitions. (AEF)

Computers and School Libraries

Computers and School Libraries PDF

Author: Laurel Clyde

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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This bibliography provides a guide to the literature available as of August 1983 on computers (particularly microcomputers) and school libraries. References include annotations of articles, books, papers, and reports written in English, and some nonprint materials (many citations are from Australian publications). The selection, organization, and use of computers and computer software in school libraries are covered, including such administrative functions as circulation, indexing, cataloging, and record-keeping, and the use of computers as educational resources. General works on computers useful to the school librarian are also cited. Entries are presented in one alphabetical sequence by author and provide information on author, title, place of publication, date, and page numbers where applicable. Annotations indicate the scope and content of the work, and in some cases provide evaluative comment. Where appropriate, references are made to works which are similar in scope and coverage, or which provide background information or a different perspective on the topic. Subject and author indexes are included, as well as a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations and a list of journals cited. (LMM)