Discusses first three steps of a general model for use in planning and implementing innovative programs in organizations: identifying problem, forming task force, finding out more about problems. Application and evaluation of model at large academic library to investigate receptivity of faculty to increased teaching activities by librarians is…

For the past two years, the Morgan Library at Colorado State University has made use of self-guided exercises to orient new students to the physical layout of the library and to teach them about basic tools and methods of library research. Students may choose from instructional units on different topics, but all have the same format. Each requires…