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The success of students in the future is dependent upon the foundation laid down during years spent at school. Libraries play a critical role in shaping the future of students by preparing them for life beyond the school. The school library as a key component of the school curriculum has great potential to shape students through providing opportunities for independent learning. The paper will seek to find out the strategies that school libraries employ to develop student's interpersonal skills in the advent of ICT's. It will also examine the role of school libraries in promoting interpersonal skills development amongst students to promote responsible behaviour or citizenship. The paper will explore the extent to which school libraries can utilize technology to enhance interpersonal communication thus enhancing social inclusion. The writer will use a phenomenological paradigm to highlight the challenges and opportunities facing school libraries in urban Harare to provide effective library services to students so that they can be adequately prepared for the dynamic technology driven life premised on such skills like information literacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the importance for companies to provide all its employees with interpersonal skills development training to develop a high-performing workforce. It discusses the how a deficiency in interpersonal skills affect an organization's performance as well as the demands in modern workplaces. It provides several tips to address interpersonal skills deficiency and offers detailed instructions for building customer loyalty.

"Learning to be a learner" is how Tessa, a grades 6-12 teacher librarian, said she would describe the idea of self-regulated learning to her students. Teacher librarians are in a unique position within schools to truly serve as lifelong learning coaches for students, focused on process and skills instead of content. Further, their reach extends across levels in the school, touching every single student through their teaching and the development and maintenance of the library collection. This paper presents findings from a study investigating how US teacher librarians apply metacognitive strategies in their teaching. An unexpected theme emerged from the interviews as participants described lifelong learning skills they strive to impart to students. These skills included cognitive, personal, and interpersonal skills as defined by UNICEF (2003) and exemplified by the theme for the 2013 International Association of School Librarians' Conference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Increasing demand for foster care and adoption services is overwhelming state and private child-placement agencies across the country, a trend stemming largely from parental opioid abuse that has shattered families and orphaned thousands of children. Overworked caseworkers are boarding children in hotels, state offices and even cars while they scramble to find homes for them, even as many states cut spending on programs that benefit children and families. Meanwhile, many child welfare caseworkers and foster parents are leaving the system, citing work-related stress and the strains of caring for young victims of abuse or neglect. Some child welfare experts see hope in a new federal law that prioritizes programs aimed at keeping families together, but others worry the law will divert resources from foster care services for children with behavioral problems. At the same time, some tax-supported, faith-based child welfare agencies have refused to place children with prospective LGBT foster or adoptive parents, igniting a bitter cultural debate and legal battles over religious rights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on interview cues for immigrants from the European Union in Warsaw, Poland. It mentions interview questions on several topics related to migration which include reason for migration to Poland, physical description of a place and emotional connection with the place and social relations in Warsaw, Poland.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in Colombia for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data as well as political structure of Colombia including its form of government, legal system, and main political parties. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include external debts, exchange rates, and budget balance.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in Taiwan for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data as well as political structure of Taiwan including its form of state, national elections, and main political parties. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include external debts, exchange rates, and budget balance.

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The article discusses a court case wherein a complaint was filed against the International Labour Organization (ILO) by its employee whose contract was not extended by her supervisor, the Programme Director. The complainant was criticized by her supervisor on her performance appraisal reports for her alleged inability to work in a team and maintain good relations with her colleagues. The complainant claims that her supervisor does not ensure a healthy working environment and is against her.