In the early 1990s, Northern Michigan University started distributing laptop computers to its faculty and students. Soon, a taste for technology developed and the university community craved more. Having tempted their taste buds, they quickly found that patrons were no longer satisfied with traveling to the library and asked that they bring…

Discussion of public library services in Africa focuses on the need to change their emphasis from urban library services to rural community library and information services. Implications for African library schools are considered, and courses for rural library and information center management are suggested. (six references) (LRW)

This document addresses the advantages and disadvantages of a required bibliographic instruction program at Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois. Issues addressed include: the public relations efforts; the planning and implementation of the program; the staff requirements; and the impact on library operations and services. Course requirements,…

Suggests that information librarians should analyze instructors' course descriptions and syllabi, and use that information for creation of library study guides and other service supports--clarification of assignment, collection development, library information guides, anticipatory reference, instruction, course improvement, include guide as part…

Arguing that the potential for helping to prepare Utah's children for the 21st Century lies in the school library media center and its program, this report begins by discussing what a school library media program is; how such a program prepares students for the future; and the necessary components of an effective library media program. Noting that…