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Mainstreaming Pathfinder

The purpose of this pathfinder is to introduce some of the resources available in Houston Cole Library on MAINSTREAMING. The various types of library materials useful in research are described along with some examples of each type. This pathfinder is NOT a comprehensive listing of sources, but is intended to be a starting point from which patrons can begin their research according to their specific needs.

BASIC INTRODUCTION OR OVERVIEW MATERIAL can be found in:
REF LB2801.A2M35 1982 : School Administrator's Encyclopedia.
FILM LC4603.3.M36x 1980 : Mainstreaming at Mayflower Mill.

SUBJECT HEADINGS can be identified by using the Library of Congress Subject Headings located at the Information Desk on each floor. Books on MAINSTREAMING can be located in the Library Catalog by entering a subject search. Books can be located in the Library Catalog by clicking on "Author/Title/Subject" search type.  Then click on the "Subject" radio button.  Last, type in your subject and press the enter key.

Suggested subject headings for this topic are :
Special Education, Mainstreaming in Education

Related headings include:
Inclusive Education

To browse the bookstacks use: Library of Congress call numbers : LC3950-LC3990.4 on the 5th floor.

REFERENCE TOOLS

BIBLIOGRAPHIES -- list of books, periodical articles, and/or other materials by subject or author.
REF LC3965.C53 1982 : Mainstreaming the Exceptional Child.
REF Z5814.C52F7 : Resources for Special Education.
REF HD7255.R453x : Rehabilitation and handicapped Literature.

ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES -- provide brief definitions or concise overviews of the topic, oftern followed by lists of further references.
REF LB15.I569 v.4 : The International Encyclopedia of Education.
REF LB15.G6 : Dictionary of Education.
REF LC4007.E5 1987 v.2 : Encyclopedia of Special Education.

HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS -- cover broad subjects in a brief, concise manner and may include odd bits of information about a variety of topics (They may also be referred to as a compendium).
LC4019.H47 1982 : The Educational Consultant: Helping Professionals, Parents, and Mainstreamed Students.
LC3965.R4x : Readings in Mainstreaming.

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS -- are primarily annual reports, studies, and statistics from the various departments and agencies of the government. They are cataloged and shelved like other books and microforms. (There is no separate collection of government publications in this library).

JOURNALS

JOURNALS held by the library can be identified by consulting the Library Catalog by searching under the journal name. Journal Titles on Mainstreaming can be located in the Library Catalog by clicking on "Author/Title/Subject" search type.  Then click on the "Journal Title" radio button.  Last, type in your journal title and press the enter key. Use these Electronic Databases for Education to locate JOURNAL ARTICLES and other papers on Mainstreaming: Education Abstracts Online, EBSCOhost's Education Databases, and ERIC.

A few Journals which would report on this topic are:
Periodicals L11.E2 : Education
Periodicals LC4001.J6 : Journal of Special Education
Periodicals LC3951.J6 : Exceptional Children
Periodicals LC4001.A25 : Intervention in School and Clinic
Periodicals LC3950.T4 : Teaching Exceptional Children
Periodicals LC3950.F62x : Focus on Exceptional Children

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Subject(s): Mainstreaming in Education 

Revised 2/01: JBG

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Created: February 1, 2001