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The centre provides reference and biblio- graphic assistance to those
interested in the media world of the child. Its users include children's book
authors and illustrators, publishers, librarians and scholars. Because the
centre is primarily a research institution, the Children's Literature Centre
does not serve children directly. They benefit indirectly, however, from
assistance given to teachers, editors, parents and others who work with youth.
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information, the centre maintains professional relationships nationally and
internationally with libraries, publishers, and other organizations concerned
with education and culture for young people. Staff members work with specialists
inside and outside the centre to acquire a comprehensive record of children's
culture. The centre publishes an annual book-list as well as occasional
bibliographies, catalogues and guides dealing with children's materials. The
centre librarians act as the Library's recommending officers for children's
books.
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The Documentation and
Research Cetre, affiliated to the National Library, cooperates with a number of
other library officers, both in
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conducting daily
business and in planning special events. The centre sponsors, among some other
programs, lectures and panel discussions.
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The centre facilitates
access to library materials on microfilm, microfiches, computerized data base
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