Rural, Special Education, Computers & Technology 

Written on behalf of the Commonwealth Secretariat, this training manual describes the setting up and operation of rural learning resource centres. Shirley Giggey describes the best method for setting up a rural resource centre, from the initial idea and planning (taking local circumstances into account), through to financial and staffing arrangements. She covers suitable designs for the buildings to be used and their interior layout. The practical day-to-day running of the centre is dealt with, including filing, stock-taking, maintenance and repair. Samples of form letters and accounts pages are included and there is a list of organizations that provide useful materials. The gathering and selecting of materials and making them available is the main topic, but the many other possible services that can be offered are suggested and described. The effective use of resources is the aim throughout, and fundraising is shown to have a continuing importance. There are examples for various parts of the world. The manual is written for anyone living in or working with rural communities, such as those working in the developing countries, community leaders, teachers, extension workers, women's group leaders and youth group leaders who feel they could benefit from having informational and learning resources. - from Amzon