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A Survey of Public School Library Resources in Arkansas

Description: The purpose of this study was an examination of elementary- and secondary-school libraries in Arkansas to determine the adequacy of their resources as compared with the 1960 and the 1969 national school library standards. The findings served as a base for establishing goals and recommendations for improved school library programs in Arkansas.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Guise, Benjamin R.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Discovering a Descriptive Taxonomy of Attributes of Exemplary School Library Websites

Description: This descriptive study examines effective online school library practice. A Delphi panel selected a sample of 10 exemplary sites and helped to create two research tools--taxonomies designed to analyze the features and characteristics of school library Websites. Using the expert-identified sites as a sample, a content analysis was conducted to systematically identify site features and characteristics. Anne Clyde's longitudinal content analysis of school library Websites was used as a baseline to… more
Date: August 2007
Creator: Valenza, Joyce Kasman
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Haves, Halves, and Have-Nots: School Libraries and Student Achievement in California

Description: This descriptive, non-experimental study examines the strength of the relationship between California school library media programs and student achievement, using data from California criterion-referenced state-wide tests, publically available school and community demographic data, and a state survey of school library programs. Results indicate a substantial discrepancy in library staffing levels from the elementary grades through the high schools. Nevertheless, statistically significant corre… more
Date: December 2008
Creator: Achterman, Douglas L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Story of Space, The

Description: This column reviews the book "The Story of Space" by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: October 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Boris and the Worrisome Wakies

Description: This column reviews the book "Boris and the Worrisome Wakies" by Helen Lester for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: October 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Boy Asked the Wind, A

Description: This column reviews the book "A Boy Asked the Wind" by Barbara Nickel for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: August 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] How Things Work

Description: This column reviews the book "How Things Work" by T.J. Resler for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: March 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Great Big Body Book, The

Description: This column reviews the book "The Great Big Body Book" by Mary Hoffman for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: March 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Double Happiness

Description: This column reviews the book "Double Happiness" by Nancy Tupper Ling for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: February 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Traveling Butterflies

Description: This column reviews the book "Traveling Butterflies" by Susumu Shingu for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: February 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Private Space Travel

Description: This column reviews the book "Private Space Travel" for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: October 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Dem Bones

Description: This column reviews the book "Dem Bones" by Bob Barner for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: March 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Fishing with Grandma

Description: This column reviews the book "Fishing with Grandma" by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: March 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Stories from Bug Garden

Description: This column reviews the book "Stories from Bug Garden" by Lisa Moser for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: August 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Whale, The

Description: This column reviews the book "The Whale" by Vita Murrow for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: August 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] First Grade Dropout

Description: This column reviews the book "First Grade Dropout" by Audrey Vernick for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: February 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Albert Helps Out

Description: This column reviews the book "Albert Helps Out" by Eleano May for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: October 1, 2017
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Little Big

Description: This column reviews the book "Little Big" by Jonathan Bentley for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: February 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Review] Mummy Cat

Description: This column reviews the book "Mummy Cat" by Marcus Ewert for inclusion in school libraries. This review includes recommendations for teachers, content subjects, and a recommended grade level.
Date: February 1, 2016
Creator: Monahan, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Descriptive Survey of Libraries Supporting Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs Accredited by the National League for Nursing and Nursing Doctoral Programs

Description: The purpose of this study is to provide base line data which does not currently exist for libraries supporting nursing education in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral nursing programs. The survey covers physical environment, clientele, resources, budget, and personnel in these libraries. A survey instrument was developed by the researcher and sent to 537 nursing programs in senior colleges and universities listed in Baccalaureate Education in Nursing 1989-90, and Graduate Education in Nursing … more
Date: May 1991
Creator: Guenther, Johanna T. (Johanna Trammell)
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Empowering Agent for Oklahoma School Learning Communities: An Examination of the Oklahoma Library Improvement Program

Description: The purposes of this study were to determine the initial impact of the Oklahoma Library Media Improvement Grants on Oklahoma school library media programs; assess whether the Oklahoma Library Media Improvement Grants continue to contribute to Oklahoma school learning communities; and examine possible relationships between school library media programs and student academic success. It also seeks to document the history of the Oklahoma Library Media Improvement Program 1978 - 1994 and increase a… more
Date: August 2000
Creator: Jenkins, Carolyn Sue Ottinger
Partner: UNT Libraries
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