Library Literacy Program
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 76
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The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
Author: David J. Bodenhamer
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 1994-11-22
Total Pages: 1624
ISBN-13: 9780253112491
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A work of this magnitude and high quality will obviously be indispensable to anyone studying the history of Indianapolis and its region." -- The Journal of American History "... absorbing and accurate... Although it is a monument to Indianapolis, do not be fooled into thinking this tome is impersonal or boring. It's not. It's about people: interesting people. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is as engaging as a biography." -- Arts Indiana "... comprehensive and detailed... might well become the model for other such efforts." -- Library Journal With more than 1,600 separate entries and 300 illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis is a model of what a modern city encyclopedia should be. From the city's inception through its remarkable transformation into a leading urban center, the history and people of Indianapolis are detailed in factual and intepretive articles on major topics including business, education, religion, social services, politics, ethnicity, sports, and culture.
Every Child Ready to Read
Author: The Lee Pesky Learning Center
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 2008-11-26
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 0307484408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll parents want their children to read well and to succeed–and experts agree that improving literacy begins at birth. Reading aloud to your child, sharing simple games and wordplay, and developing letter knowledge start your child off on the right foot for school and life. Now the esteemed Lee Pesky Learning Center has created this easy, accessible reference for parents to help foster better literacy skills in children. Topics are individually tailored for three age ranges–infant, toddler, and preschool–and include • the best read-aloud books to develop sound awareness • the perfect picture books for encouraging letter knowledge • ways to promote verbal language and build vocabulary • the benefits of symbolic play • fun (and educational) games for car trips • helping youngsters “write” at home • great gift ideas for kids • warning signs of a learning disability The fundamentals of reading start at home. Every Child Ready to Read helps parents motivate their children to learn, and to become confident readers who will always enjoy reading.
Closing the Opportunity Gap
Author: Prudence L. Carter
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013-04-26
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 0199983003
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile the achievement gap has dominated policy discussions over the past two decades, relatively little attention has been paid to a gap even more at odds with American ideals: the opportunity gap. Opportunity and achievement, while inextricably connected, are very different goals. Every American will not go to college, but every American should be given a fair chance to be prepared for college. In communities across the U.S., children lack the crucial resources and opportunities, inside and outside of schools that they need if they are to reach their potential. Closing the Opportunity Gap offers accessible, research-based essays written by top experts who highlight the discrepancies that exist in our public schools, focusing on how policy decisions and life circumstances conspire to create the "opportunity gap" that leads inexorably to stark achievement gaps. They also describe sensible policies grounded in evidence that can restore and enhance opportunities. Moving beyond conventional academic discourse, Closing the Opportunity Gap will spark vital new conversations about what schools, parents, educators, and policymakers can and should do to give all children a fair chance to thrive.
Learning from Public Library Literacy Programs
Author: Andrew J. Seager
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 134
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Morning with Grandpa
Author: Sylvia Liu
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Published: 2020-04-21
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781643794228
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.
Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries
Author: Donna L. Gilton
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 0810883562
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLifelong Learning in Public Libraries demonstrates that public librarians can promote learning by combining the elements of Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) with traditional practices of public libraries. This approach contributes to the information enfranchisement of patrons and enhances the fulfillment of the traditional goals and purposes of libraries. Donna L. Gilton provides background on ILI and current developments in public library instruction and also examines educational theories and practices derived from the fields of behaviorism, cognitive psychology, constructivism, and educational humanism. Additional chapters delve into practices developed to deal with diverse groups and translate the theories and practices that have been outlined into a well-coordinated plan. The final chapters survey the role of libraries as cultural institutions. This book introduces the field of ILI to public librarians in the context of their own traditions and shows the unique ways that ILI can be implemented in public library settings. It encourages librarians to rethink practices to incorporate the principles of ILI and will enable public librarians to extend and enrich their instruction on information use. Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries is a valuable resource for librarians, educators, and leaders of public organizations.
Literacy and Libraries
Author: GraceAnne DeCandido
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 2001-06
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780838935163
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Social Responsibilities Discussion Group of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) presents "Literacy in Libraries," a paper authored by Josephine Anderson. Anderson discusses the formation of the new IFLA Social Responsibilities Discussion Group, which has as its mission to help libraries address the problem of illiteracy among adults. Anderson discusses illiteracy in South Africa, and stresses the importance of phonics in reading. According to Anderson, libraries can become active with literacy programs without jeopardizing their traditional functions. A listing of references is available.
Preparing for the United States Naturalization Test
Author: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2019-09-17
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 1510750649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA reference manual for all immigrants looking to become citizens This pocket study guide will help you prepare for the naturalization test. If you were not born in the United States, naturalization is the way that you can voluntarily become a US citizen. To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must pass the naturalization test. This pocket study guide provides you with the civics test questions and answers, and the reading and writing vocabulary to help you study. Additionally, this guide contains over fifty civics lessons for immigrants looking for additional sources of information from which to study. Some topics include: · Principles of American democracy · Systems of government · Rights and representation · Colonial history · Recent American history · American symbols · Important holidays · And dozens more topics!
Careers in Information Science
Author: Louise Schultz
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Published: 1963
Total Pages: 60
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents copy for use as a reference brochure and a giveaway sheet to be distributed to guidance counselors to help them direct young people into the growing field of Information Science. Sets forth that Information Science is concerned with the properties, behavior, and flow of information. Describes how it is used, both by individuals and in large systems. Discusses the opportunities in Information Science and outlines three relatively different career areas: (1) Special Librarianship; (2) Literature Analysis; and (3) Information System Design. Details an educational program appropriate for participation in these career areas. Concludes that Information Science is a new but rapidly growing field pushing the frontiers of human knowledge and, thus, contributing to human well-being and progress. (Author).
