Discussion of the effectiveness of bibliographic instruction focuses on a study of course-integrated instruction for nursing students at the University of Northern Colorado. Assessment surveys that measured students' library and information skills are described, comparisons between nursing students and other upperclass students are examined, and…

Reports on a study at St. Olaf College (Minnesota) that was designed to measure students' research competencies and opinions, as well as other contributions to research skills, after four years of course-integrated library instruction. The Library Bibliographic Instruction Survey is appended. (Author/LRW)

The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a significant difference in low socioeconomic fourth graders' retention of library information skills who are taught these skills in isolation and those who are taught within the context of a Social Studies lesson. Two groups of fourth graders participated. Library information skills lessons…

Discussion of teaching library skills to high school students focuses on a six-stage model of a process approach to teaching library research that is based on Kuhlthau's research. Incorporating library skills throughout the curriculum is encouraged, the need for teacher/librarian partnerships is emphasized, and the use of Bloom's Taxonomy of…

A sample of 49 non-psychology majors taking a course integrating library research skills with social science research showed increases in skill level, efficiency, and positive attitudes toward the library after a semester of outcome-focused instruction. The results suggest that co-development between course and library faculty can be an effective…

Describes a study that attempted to determine the effects of fixed versus flexible scheduling on the curriculum involvement of elementary school library media specialists and on the curricular integration of library skills. Teachers' planning styles are discussed, and recommendations for further studies are suggested. (10 references) (LRW)