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

Questionnaires were mailed to all 1,010 Illinois public school districts to collect data on general aspects of the districts and of the school library media program, program staff and materials collection, cataloging, accessibility, audiovisual resources and services, financial expenditures and affiliation with ILLINET (Illinois Library and…

Guidelines are provided for a curriculum-based school media program. A discussion of media center philosophy and the means of activating it is followed by the description of a three-phase program. Directions for phase 1 focus on physical arrangements and operating procedures for display, circulation, the card catalog, study areas, reference,…

To summarize practice in the organization and administration of non-book materials in libraries and to suggest modifications for Australian practice, this guide comprises a procedure manual for handling non-book materials and services in college of advanced education libraries. Sections of the guide cover the range of materials and equipment to be…

Discusses the background and functions of the Southeast Metropolitan Board of Cooperative Services (SEMBCS), which provides a broad range of educational opportunities to the residents of southeast Denver, Colorado, with emphasis on the activities of the Media Services program, including media processing and a consolidated film library. (JL)

Developed to provide suggestions for the efficient operation of a school library media center, this guide begins with the selection and acquisition of materials, including the formation of selection policy; the selection of instructional materials; criteria for evaluating picture books, fiction books, information books, films, filmstrips,…

Detailed information about school library media center (LMC) organization and services is provided in this manual. The first chapter contains discussions of the history of school libraries, 1975 standards, basic elements of LMC programs, program development, and public relations. Subsequent chapters deal with the librarian as a member of the…

The Media Committee of the Atkins Library of the University of North Carolina performed a 3-month study to review the library's existing policies on media resources and services and to make recommendations for improvement and expansion. As a result, the integration of all learning materials and services at the university was proposed, with the…

School media programs in a variety of settings within the state of Georgia that have proven to be successful are described in this publication from the Georgia Department of Education. For each entry, the school, media center, and specific program component of interest are described. The components include: (1) modernization of a media center…