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Stebelman, Scott – 1980
The findings of this study indicate that self-paced library instruction is a viable alternative to more costly tutorial or computer assisted instruction for replacement of existing library orientation tours. The self-paced instruction packet presents three basic library skills: location of books using author, title, or subject catalogs; location…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education, Library Instruction
Maginnity, Gerald F. – 1976
In response to a survey which showed library users to be deficient in research skills, the Technological Institute of Monterrey, Mexico, developed a programed course in library skills using the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). The course structure featured mastery learning, self-pacing, student tutors, and emphasis on written materials.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Competency Based Education, Higher Education, Independent Study
Whitmore, Marilyn P. – 1979
A brief sketch of the trends in bibliographic instruction from the 30's through the 70's introduces this review of the literature on applications of instructional media in programs for academic library users. Formats discussed include television, programmed instruction, multimedia presentations, and slide/tape presentations. The slide/tape program…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Instruction, Higher Education, History
Blum, Mark E.; Spangehl, Stephen – 1977
This paper discusses a course designed to equip students to use library resources while conducting academic research. By employing the methods of individualized instruction, a minimal teaching staff can direct the learning of large groups of students. Identifiable competencies are developed and can be assessed in: (1) the critical thinking which…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Competency Based Education, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
McArthur, Judy; Kenney, Pat – 1983
One of a set of programmed texts specifically designed for college upperclassmen doing research for term papers, this text focuses on business related topics, and the examples have been selected with advanced research for academic disciplines in mind. The text emphasizes making critical and evaluative judgments about the materials used and is…
Descriptors: Business, College Libraries, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines
McArthur, Judy; Kenney, Pat – 1983
One of a set of programmed texts specifically designed for college upperclassmen doing research for term papers, this text focuses on humanities related topics, and the examples have been selected with advanced research for academic disciplines in mind. The text emphasizes making critical and evaluative judgments about the materials used and is…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Humanities, Intellectual Disciplines
McArthur, Judy; Kenney, Pat – 1983
One of a set of programmed texts specifically designed for college upperclassmen doing research for term papers, this text focuses on psychology related topics, and the examples have been selected with advanced research for academic disciplines in mind. The text emphasizes making critical and evaluative judgments about the materials used and is…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Library Instruction
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Kenney, Patricia Ann; McArthur, Judith N. – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Report on efforts to provide course-integrated library instruction module for older student populations who commute to use library facilities highlights development of programed text and evaluation of effectiveness of instructional program, using test scores to determine whether students' library skills would improve as result of instruction.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Course Evaluation, Higher Education, Instructional Design
McArthur, Judy; Kenney, Pat – 1983
One of a set of programmed texts specifically designed for college upperclassmen doing research for term papers, this text focuses on education related topics, and the examples have been selected with advanced research for academic disciplines in mind. The text emphasizes making critical and evaluative judgments about the materials used and is…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Education, Education Majors, Higher Education
McNeil, Don W. – 1980
This collection of five papers provides guidance and background reading for librarians in the use of films, educational television, audiolearning, programmed learning, and visual learning in the presentation of library instruction programs. The instructional media discussed in each guide are intended to complement and supplement oral classroom and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Educational Television