Describes visual aids that can be used to help hearing impaired children participate in library story hours as well as programs for library instruction and encouraging reading. Factors to be considered in selecting appropriate library materials for this group are discussed, and book selection aids and information sources are indicated. (CMV)

This 2-part handbook for school librarians and media specialists addresses both the library skills curriculum for the school district (K-12) and administrative procedures for school libraries. The first section lists general student goals for library instruction, ideas for skills and activities to be taught at all grade levels, and the thinking…

Provides an analysis of selected research articles that address issues affecting school library media centers. Highlights include environmental psychology; circulation and collections; effects of automated circulation systems; female students' self-esteem and selection of women's biographies; instruction, information literacy skills, and…