A non-computerized system which is intended to facilitate teacher access to audiovisual instructional materials, uses edge-notched cards. (STS)

This handbook for library or instructional materials center aides can be used by or with students or volunteer adults who participate in the processing and circulating of all media used by students in a school. It includes vocabulary, suggests procedures, and identifies audio-visual equipment usually found in a media center. (Author)

A discussion of the value of shelving print and nonprint media together in an integrated resource collection includes the results of a survey of media centers across the United States. (JY)

During the past decade, phrases such as multi-media library, school research center, and instructional materials center have filtered into the language. They reflect the rapidly changing pattern of educational methods and the increasing emphasis on the new media. This book considers such general problems as the demands made upon school libraries…

A GENERAL GUIDE FOR CATALOGING AND PROCESSING OF NON-BOOK MATERIALS, THIS MANUAL WAS WRITTEN IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN ORGANIZING AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS FOR USE BY PUPILS AND TEACHERS IN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL LIBRARIES. AS SUCH, THE DECISIONS ON CATALOGING PROCEDURE ARE BASED UPON THE PRINCIPLE THAT THE ORGANIZATION OF ALL…

There is very little difference in cataloging and classifying non-print and print media, however non-print requires considerably more time in processing due to the quantity of material and the individual pieces for which labels and identification numbers must be supplied. In general non-print media are entered under title. Exceptions to this…

At SUNY, the Educational Recording Library is responsible for the acquisition, duplication, and distribution of education recordings (non-book media) for university-wide use and for providing campuses with those services necessary to make effective use of the recordings. (JMD)

This guide is designed to be used as a reference tool for the novice library media specialist in charge of one or several pieces of equipment that must be maintained or repaired periodically. Under acquisition of new equipment, topics include selection procedures and equipment selection aids, while the organization section discusses numbering,…

This guidebook reviews the basic educational role of learning resources centers in elementary-secondary education, and outlines the facility requirements, material requirements, and functions of a basic resources center. The educational issues surrounding the development of resources centers are briefly addressed, including resource-based…

This handbook outlines in logical sequence the duties required in operation of the Teutlen High School (Georgia) Library/Media Center in order to teach the student assistants how to perform routine duties to aid students and teachers in center use. Duties are listed in three categories. Under operational duties, topics covered are circulation…

An annotated bibliography on school library media centers provides a list of over 150 monographs, articles, and audiovisual materials for primary and secondary school librarians. Aimed primarily at the Australian librarians, the bibliography is organized into six sections--administration, materials organization, selection, programs, standards, and…

Presents results of a 1982 follow-up survey designed to measure progress in the cataloging of nonprint materials and to gather information concerning school library media centers' participation in bibliographic utilities and networks. A summary of the original 1977 survey is included. Twenty-two sources are given. (EJS)

Intended for personnel with no prior experience or training in the provision of audiovisual materials, this continuing education course booklet presents an introduction to the acquisition and administration of 16 mm films, 35 mm slides, 3/4 inch videotape cassettes, 35 mm filmstrips, and audiotape cassettes in hospital libraries serving hospital…