Brief reports from some 20 school libraries and media centers. (PF)

The problems of an elementary school librarian's first year are described. (PF)

The library program of an independent elementary and secondary school serving 550 students is summarized. (PF)

Makes predictions, based on a recent Delphi study, of the future of school media programs. (PF)

Describes the evaluation process used by one school district library media program which included a survey, a speaker, and a team of visiting experts. The development of goals and objectives is described and the value of the evaluation process explained. (EM)

Innovative ideas for enhancing library programs do not have to be expensive, and they can be creative, as well as fun. (Author)

To increase their power and prestige within the school district, librarians and media specialists must pay greater attention to their contracts and become involved in local and national educational associations. (PF)

Indicates the media center's role in school humanities programs. (PF)

The 1975 standards for school media centers and school district media programs are described. (PF)

By designing attractive learning packages and attracting students to the media center, a school media staff convinced teachers that the center was a source of desirable curriculum innovations. (PF)

The reading program of the Cleveland Public Schools reinforces the concept that reading must be fostered in all content areas, in all classrooms, in all libraries and media centers, continuously. (Author/PF)

Establishing the criteria and compiling the data for more meaningful definitions of the role of school library media personnel is only a part of the total process which may include observation, interview, questionnaire, record logs, task analysis, consensus and/or content analysis. (Author)

This brief history of the development of school library media centers includes descriptions of several problems that have emerged regarding their role in the school. (CHC)

Describes the implementation of CD-ROM catalogs in two secondary school media centers. Hardware, software, and network details are presented. Database building is discussed, and factors to be considered in retrospective conversion are listed. Guidelines for student and faculty training are offered. (MES)

Discusses high school library policies and services that reflect the needs of students, including: collections that include computer programs, audio and videocassettes; access to information by students; and information and reference services offered to students. (CLB)