Reviews the literature of the critical thinking/problem solving approach to learning and discusses how these concepts relate to teaching research skills. Two activities designed to teach critical thinking and research skills in the context of grades 5 and 6 social studies are summarized. (2 references) (MES)

This case study of an interactive team teaching workshop on use of business data sources at a university library discusses the background, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the project. Seven government and three commercial data sources are listed. (6 references) (MES)

Learning communities purposefully restructure the curriculum to link together courses or course work so that students find greater coherence in what they are learning as well as increased intellectual interaction with faculty and fellow students. This article investigates where academic libraries and academic library user instruction fit in this…

A task force developed to examine solutions to declining student enrollments and student retention problems, recommended that the University of Oregon Library System develop library courses that address discipline-specific information needs in several library intensive courses, especially in journalism, management, psychology, and women's studies.…

Presents a simple four-step method bibliographic instruction librarians can use to teach students how to design an effective search strategy. Using the image of a clock face, students learn how to make explicit connections among the search statement, types of library materials, and access tools in formulating a research plan. (22 references)…

Presents an interim report on a study investigating the impact of flexible and fixed scheduling of library instruction on library media specialists' consultative and instructional roles. The relationship between scheduling and the number of the media specialist's consultative tasks, library instruction lessons offered, and participation in student…

Describes the development of an interactive model for library instruction in a large-enrollment undergraduate engineering course at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (New York). The model, which is based on the Karplus Learning Cycle, has provided an effective framework for library instruction within the undergraduate engineering curriculum.…

Describes the concept behind the Technology Toolbox, a method being explored at Augustana College to build a foundation of basic information technology skills among students and faculty members. The materials and potential applications are examined and several issues related to this new form of instruction are discussed. (Author/KRN)

Combines the results of action research in the high school library media center with conclusions in the professional literature to argue that systematic formal instruction in electronic search skills is necessary for awareness of library media software and competence in its use. Focuses on the why, what, where, and how of teaching electronic…

Discusses the incorporation of CD-ROM technology into Georgia State University's William Russell Pullen Library, and considers its impact on reference services and bibliographic instruction. Concludes that technology increases the need for critical thinking skills, faculty-librarian interaction, and human resources for reference and technical…

Describes a high school library orientation program, based on research and writing, that is centered on the curriculum and integrates the subjects of science and English. Discusses class assignments, the library orientation manual and steps in the library instruction process, and writing as an effective learning tool across the curriculum. (AEF)

Discusses course-related academic library Web pages and their use in library instruction. Describes course-related Web pages at the University of Nevada-Reno library that are designed on a template that includes main features of the library Web site, subject-specific online indexes and databases, links to electronic journals, and recommended Web…

Describes a new six-volume reference set, "The Twentieth Century," and suggests a cooperative social studies-library media activity built on the subject divisions found in the set. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are…

Describes how to present a good image of the school library media center at the beginning of the school year. Highlights include coming in earlier than the teachers or students to set up displays and present an organized image, library instruction coordinated with English classes, and sample questions for orientation assignments. (LRW)

Presents five papers from the American Library Association's June 27, 1992, conference session, "The Right to Know: Will Changing Our Instruction Methods Empower the Public," in which panelists debate the design and impact of bibliographic instruction and the provision of reference services in academic and high school libraries. (EA)