Cites historical works, state of the art publications, handbooks, manuals, reports, and research studies that comprise the literature of school librarianship and discusses the need for bibliographic control of these materials. (CHC)

The first listing of continuing education opportunities for library, information, and media personnel in the United States includes 178 programs offered by 51 institutions and organizations for the year 1976. Program information comes from 24 states and the District of Columbia. The fields with the largest number of programs are: medical…

Provides an overview of books and resources that can aid elementary school educators in classroom instruction for a diverse learning environment. Annotations describe 12 books and a 10-item series of guides on contemporary information resources and skills. (SLD)

A bibliography is presented which covers the areas of library education; library science research; educational research; curriculum planning; teaching methods; various uses of media; school libraries and media centers; social science research; educational societies, associations, and research bureaus; and accreditation. Types of materials cited…

Brief articles by junior and senior high school librarians describe how they teach library skills, including integration with classroom activities; use of videotapes; gaming; student participation in booktalks, instruction, and updating of vertical files; courses in librarianship and reading aloud. A bibliography of audiovisuals is also provided.…

Presents an annotated bibliography of 46 books of interest to school library media specialists in the categories of cataloging and technical services, issues and perspectives, management, resources, the teaching role, and technology. (LRW)

This bibliography presents sources which trace the development of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' (IFLA) policy for the support of librarianship in Third World countries, the development of awareness and sensitivity to its issues within the library and information world, and the way in which professionals in…

During the last decade, research has become increasingly important to the profession of librarianship. Seven library schools now have doctoral programs, foundation grants have stimulated and supported scores of major projects, and the research method has been recognized as an accepted technique for solving library problems. The increasing volume…

Outlines the cognitive theories influencing the Science Library Catalog's (SLC) design; describes the catalog itself; explains research based on the SLC; and discusses research results, emphasizing findings that are most relevant to school library media specialists developing children's information skills. An annotated bibliography of 14 related…