Written for the non-librarian or educated layperson, this manual provides step-by-step information on how to establish a school library. Although it is targeted for an African audience, the manual is general enough to provide information on school library development regardless of geographic location. The handbook begins by addressing the value of…

Seven separate articles addressing bibliographic instruction in academic and elementary and secondary school libraries include annotated bibliographies on library instruction, nonprint materials and school library censorship, guidelines for an effective program, library instruction organizations and clearinghouses, and a description of the program…

This guide is designed to be used in developing and improving school library media programs and in teaching students how to use the library. Topics covered include: general philosophy; specific goals; roles and responsibilities; resources needed; creating a library media center; curriculum (including a brief scope and sequence of library skills);…

Nine articles describe bibliographic instruction programs that serve such special user groups as international students, adult students, remote users, gifted students, prisoners, and other groups with special needs. Cooperative programs that link instructional efforts of different types of libraries are also discussed. An annotated bibliography of…