Presents an evaluation form that library media specialists, teachers, and students can use to rate their school library media center. (WD)

An investigation of alternatives in collection design for the school library/media center. (Author/PF)

Emphasizes the potential use of a district-level evaluation of school media programs as an aid in planning and decision making. Quantitative and qualitative measurement of media program components are considered. (JD)

In a brief review of the use of audiovisual materials in the library, the author uses descriptions of programs in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area to document current developments in public school libraries, regional centers, district centers, and academic libraries. She notes that some centers have equipment and no media and some have media and…

Library media specialists can show the effectiveness of the library media center in support of block scheduling through action research. This article discusses how to add to the evidence on the effects of changes because of block scheduling through testing the effects of block scheduling on use of the library media center. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the need to make the public aware of the role of the school library media center in order to gain their support. It is suggested that the dissemination of the contents of "Information Power," a document presenting guidelines for a strong media center, can foster this awareness. (four references) (CLB)

The state-of-the-art review on the use of technology in the administration of school library media programs and in school library/public library cooperation which is presented is based on a literature review and interviews with media specialists from nine states. Additional information is incorporated from a survey of the status of technology in…

Describes the American Association of School Librarians' national reading research program, the purpose of which is to demonstrate the impact of library media specialists, collections, and reading promotion in public libraries, media centers, and classrooms on students' reading levels. Components of the programs are described, and proposed…

Conclusions of a study of current use of technology in the administration of school library media programs and in school library/public library cooperation are summarized. Based on interviews with media specialists in nine states and an extensive literature review, 26 trends in technology utilization are listed for the administrative categories of…

This paper presents a method for creating school libraries through the production of materials by the students themselves. Purposes of the project are to promote literacy in elementary and secondary schools through opportunities for students to read and write and to encourage the creation of school libraries where none exists. Teachers are shown…

Discusses the image of school library media specialists, particularly their self-image. Topics discussed include reasons for poor self-image; comparisons with other libraries, including number of professionals, education level, and budget; similarities and differences among libraries; and services of school library media centers. (eight…

Considers the future role of library media services based on a review of past history. Topics include the separation of church and state in education; public schools and school libraries; library standards; the role of government; and current trends, including microcomputers and other technological developments, outcome-based education, and…