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When the Mansfield University library's Special Events and Customer Service Committee created a communications plan for the library, the opportunity presented itself to overhaul the library signs. Applying basic design principles of contrast, alignment, and repetition along with standards from the Americans with Disabilities Act, the library improved the visual communications within the library. Patrons can now read signs from a distance and understand their purpose. Using common design elements, the library began presenting official library information more cohesively. Extending beyond signs, these design principles are now part of the library's print publications and promotional items. With this consistency, the library brand is more easily recognizable both within the library and across campus. This article describes some basic elements of design and the process of redesigning the signs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study presents a perspective into how one college—Mansfield University of Pennsylvania—has dealt with this new threat to personal security, specifically in the library. Issues covered include what a lockdown is; planning, policies, and procedures; logistics planning and equipment; partnering with other offices; physical security; the issue of patrons; communications; safe places in the library; post-lockdown reviews; and more. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents news briefs concerning education as of April 2002. Winners of the Awesome Website Awards; Details of a project to evaluate the literacy skills of 15-year-old students in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; Federal grant awarded to Mansfield University's School Library and Information Technologies Graduate Department in Pennsylvania.

The article presents a list of students recognized for their academic achievement including Vance Rhoades from Brewton-Parker College in Georgia, Janice Kay Purk from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, and Clare Stacey from Kent State University, Ohio.

Presents the Historical Geology course in Mansfield University, Pennsylvania. `Reading the rocks' first laboratory session; Activities included in the work station; Accomplishment of three goals; Summary of events from the big bang to the present; Importance of `reading the rocks' and earth history essay.

Features Mansfield University of North Central Pennsylvania. Geographical location; Courses offered; Twentieth anniversary celebration of the Department of Criminal Justice Administration; Five largest undergraduate degree programs; Schedule of courses.

The article reports on how school library programs make positive differences in student learning. Focusing on summaries provided by Debra Kachel's Library School Advocacy class at Mansfield University, the article provides two graphics about the research findings. The author suggests that these graphics can be used as a tool to advocate for other school library programs. The fact that school libraries and technology combined offer high potential for student achievement is also discussed.