Describes the Educational Resources Center at Clarkson College in Potsdam, NY, which opened in October of 1980 and makes extensive use of the new technologies. (CHC)

Indicates the media center's role in school humanities programs. (PF)

The reading program of the Cleveland Public Schools reinforces the concept that reading must be fostered in all content areas, in all classrooms, in all libraries and media centers, continuously. (Author/PF)

This brief history of the development of school library media centers includes descriptions of several problems that have emerged regarding their role in the school. (CHC)

Examples of school library media activities that illustrate instructional involvement currently taking place in various parts of the nation are classified according to David Loertscher's taxonomy. (CHC)

Provides an overview of keynote speakers and issues addressed at the 1992 National Conference of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) held in Baltimore (Maryland). Highlights include educational reform and restructuring; librarians as enablers of change; programs to help with change; and electronically based projects. (LRW)

Discusses reasons why library media specialists are not actively involved in the instructional development process and offers several suggestions for improving future library media center programs. Seven references are cited. (CHC)

Presents a taxonomy of 11 different levels at which school library media centers can be involved in instructional development, ranging from no involvement to participation in curriculum development by the library media specialist. (CHC)

Discusses the role of public and school libraries in helping adolescents deal with the problems and issues they face, including sexuality, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and gender roles. Outside resources are discussed; collection development and selection policies are considered; and 15 information sources on sexuality are listed.…