Describes a local history project designed for ninth-grade students, in which students use primary historical sources to research local history, and the resulting conflict between access to rare documents versus preservation of those materials. The major microfilming project that was undertaken to resolve this conflict is outlined. (CLB)

Explores the roles of junior and senior high school media specialists, noting differences in goals and teaching functions. Topics discussed the Regents Action Plan, interaction between junior and senior high school library media specialists, teaching functions and tactics, and the book habit/information habit. (CLB)

Designed for use by junior high and middle school students, this annotated bibliography of over 1,100 titles of fiction and nonfiction also serves as a resource for teachers, librarians, and parents in search of titles that might catch the attention of such students. The bibliography presents annotations of books published or reissued in 1993 and…

Intended for school librarians, the guide describes a 9-week course of study in library reference skills for junior high academically talented students. The course description is presented in a thematic day-by-day and week-by-week format designed for one-to-one and small group instruction. Lesson plans include information on time requirements,…

Describes a cooperative program between the Deerfield (Illinois) Public Library and local junior high school designed to teach reference skills. Ideas for topics and methods of presentation to introduce students to reference sources in the public library are suggested. (7 references) (MES)

Presents a format for an organized research procedure. Three information source sheets for keeping track of research materials--encyclopedias, books, and other sources such as periodicals, newspapers, and interviews--progress to greater levels of detail and are designed for use by grade 2, grades 3-6, and grade 8. (MES)

Noting that intermediate and junior high school students can be motivated to read if high quality, interesting literature is made available, this bibliography will provide teachers, librarians, and resource teachers with a list of books published since 1980 that can be used to assist students in selecting reading materials. The annotations include…

Eleven articles discussing school library management highlight: (1) use of student assistants; (2) time management; (3) human resource management; (4) administrator-librarian cooperation; (5) an educational platform for librarians; (6) accepting a new assignment; (7) dividing tasks between two librarians; (8) automating circulation; (9) moving a…

A survey of junior and senior high school libraries in the New Orleans area yielded listings of magazines subscribed to most often, the most popular magazines, and the best reference sources. Recommended magazines are listed by subject area; listings of periodical indexes and of magazine suppliers and jobbers are provided. (CLB)

Describes a program designed to integrate new technology into the junior high school curriculum with emphasis on the role of the media specialist. Five steps are detailed: (1) needs assessment; (2) planning with teacher input how to fill student needs; (3) teacher training; (4) implementation; and (5) evaluation. (9 references) (MES)

A writing style manual was developed by group of teachers and administrators to reduce number of writing formats preferred by different teachers, eliminate guesswork about formats among teachers and students, and add consistency to students' writing experiences. Manual is designed for use by students in grades 6-12 who are writing assignments,…

Describes a three-stage method for organizing a research paper which focuses on teaching the mechanics of organization: (1) organizing the material; (2) the composing process; and (3) revision. Detailed steps are outlined for each stage. (CLB)

Profile of the computer program offered by the library/media center at Chief Joseph Junior High School in Richland, Washington, highlights program background, operator's licensing procedure, the trainer license, assistance from high school students, need for more computers, handling of software, and helpful hints. (EJS)

This bibliography, organized in seven sections, provides a comprehensive overview of Canadian arts education resources useful in the instruction of junior high school students. (1) "Titles and Descriptions" provides information, sources, annotations, and suggested subject integration for alphabetically arranged items. (2) "Community…

Annotations of 200 children's films, selected through evaluations of reactions of children at screenings at several schools in New York City and upstate New York, are included in this catalog. The introductory material reviews the screening and evaluation process and provides a glossary of related terminology. The films are then presented in…