This article presents analysis and survey results of a program designed for bibliographic instruction at Wabash College. The project employed trained student assistants as the primary agents for information transfer. The student assistants worked in closely structured courses that demanded regular library use. (Author/AP)

A recent questionnaire on instruction of graduate students in the use of the university library brings up to date a similar survey reported in 1958. (4 references) (Author)

Considerable duplication of effort exists in library use instructional development. Much duplication could be eliminated and universality increased, if instruction were formulated under basic instructional psychology principles. (7 references) (Author)

Discusses the unique problems and special needs of graduate students and how one library, dedicated to serving graduate students, attempts to provide specialized programs to meet their needs. The setting of goals, the establishment of priorities, and staff involvement in the planning and development of new programs are reviewed. (Author)

This paper contrasts myths (false beliefs) and realities of two points of view concerning the role of the college library in learning--primary role, or secondary support role to classroom learning. Skills learned in using a college library are highlighted as necessary to acquiring an education and for lifelong learning. (EJS)

What should be taught in a library instruction program for general biology students is presented and two ways of providing the instruction are discussed. The two methods, lecture-demonstration and guided exercise are described, and evaluated for their effectiveness. (7 references) (Author)

Focuses primarily on summative evaluation of library-use instruction programs, using the development and results of a systematic assessment of such a program at DePauw University. Tabulated statistics and the evaluation instrument are provided. (Author/JD)

This discussion of the special needs of foreign students in academic libraries focuses on bibliographic instruction and research skills. To meet these needs, strategies are suggested for identifying students who need special instruction; teaching research methods; increasing staff sensitivity; and designing a staff development workshop. (CLB)

Posits a positive association between an academic department's publishing output and (1) whether its coursework requires library use; (2) how frequently its faculty require their classes to take library tours; (3) its faculty's belief that library tours contribute to students' developing useful library skills; and (4) students' ability to use the…

In order to blend writing process with introduction to library, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga developed generic model of library research having three stages (pre-library, library awareness, library competence) that parallel stages in writing process. Library use is presented as series of activities including searching, retrieving,…

Discusses the role of the community college library and the extent to which colleges support effective library instruction programs. A study that examined the relationship between academic success and student use of library materials is described and recommendations for developing course integrated library instruction are presented. (23 notes with…

Discusses types of knowledge that should define the academic librarian: (1) background in history and development of higher education; (2) appreciation for history of scholarship and learning; (3) understanding of how knowledge is obtained in various disciplines; (4) ability to evaluate research findings. Three reactions to essay are included.…

Concludes that videotape library instruction significantly increases library skills of college students for computer database searching and research paper writing. (RAA)

Describes the method used and results of evaluations of the impact of library instruction on student learning and attitudes in the Ohio State University freshman program. The discussion covers common student misperceptions about librarians, the importance of planning reliable and valid evaluations, and recommendations for implementing an…

Describes a survey instrument developed at the University of Northern Colorado library that compared students' self-assessed library skills with a test component. Findings are reported that indicated no dramatic trend of higher proficiency with increasing academic status, although self-assessed skills showed such a trend. (seven references) (LRW)