The value and problems of consolidating media service divisions into a centralized learning resources center is presented. (Author)

In this report about reading and study skills laboratories in colleges and universities, the importance of considering the differing needs of each institution and knowing what has been successful in different situations is stressed. The report presents descriptions of five developmental skills laboratories, representing an urban community college,…

The present volume outlines the reasons, facilities, activities, schemata, and suggestions for setting up a functional social studies laboratory in the hope that the quality in social studies education will be improved. Approximately half of the book offers sources of materials for the benefit of teachers. Labs are not only a repository of…

A learning resources center has three roles: storage and retrieval of learning media, creation and production of learning materials, and instruction and advice in the utilization of the facilities available. The design, purpose, and staffing of a resources center are discussed in detail in this article. (DS)

Suggestions for implementing learning activity centers for basic business. (HD)

The Library Learning Resources Center is an instructional unit of the Agricultural Technical Institute (Ohio State University, College of Agriculture) which helps students prepare for technical careers by providing current, immediately useful information in agricultural and related subjects. (Author/MW)

Describes laboratory lessons and demonstrations available for elementary and junior high students on tour of Seattle Center. Also discusses program offered teachers who want advanced training in science and math. (SET)

Materials contained in this career education implementation guide (one in a series of seven) describe the function and structure of career learning centers (CLC). Major topics discussed include services and strategies, resources, staffing, facilities, evaluation, and budget considerations. Appendixes contain a list of resources and a sample…

This inventory of programed instructional materials useful in business education setting was developed specifically for the Business Education Learning System (BELS), and is divided into sections on: (1) Software, (2) Software With Accompanying Hardware, and (3) Hardware. Items in the software inventory are arranged by business subject areas and…

The purpose of this 3-month research project was to develop, evaluate, and implement a distributive education program of instruction leading to a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree at the University of Houston. Intended for use also as a statewide model, this interdisciplinary curriculum utilized extensively in its development research…

This study was directed toward station occupancy, station use, and hours and days of use in learning resource centers (LRC) in California Community Colleges. Other factors measured were day-graded students, number of faculty, off-shelf use of materials, and student attendance at print, non-print, and related instructional service areas. The study…

Prepared by secondary teachers from ideas suggested by an advisory committee of teachers, this compilation of learning activities is designed for use by mathematics instructors to supplement the curriculum resource handbook, "Learning Laboratories for Unemployed, Out-of-School Youth" (ED 047 273). The 34 activities, which are intended to…

The Career Information Center (CIC) handbook is designed to serve as a reference work or blueprint containing a rationale and specific how-to suggestions to support and guide the user's development of a CIC that fits local needs. The format of the handbook is intended to indicate the major steps in the planning, development, and operation of a…

Prepared by an English instructor and a reading supervisor from ideas suggested by an advisory committee of teachers, this compilation of learning activities is designed for use by language arts teachers to supplement the curriculum resource handbook, "Learning Laboratories for Unemployed, Out-of-School Youth" (ED 047 273). The 19 activities,…

The second volume of the final report on a regional inservice training institute in career education for teams of selected Pennsylvania educators, the document is a collection of 14 appendixes to the actual report of the organization and proceedings of the institute, which was held in three one-week sessions at four-week intervals. The appendixes…