Intended as a guide to the research, this bibliography identifies studies in the field of school librarianship published between 1960 and 1974. Studies on the schools, on the library field, and on educational media are included only when the school library/media center is identified as a major object of the research. The material is organized by…

THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ASSIST LIBRARIANS IN ESTABLISHING NEW COLLEGE LIBRARIES AND IN IMPROVING LIBRARY FACILITIES, RESOURCES, PROCEDURES, AND SERVICES IN EXISTING JUNIOR COLLEGES. IT IS INTENDED PRIMARILY FOR COLLEGES WITH PROJECTED ENROLLMENTS OF AT LEAST 1,000 STUDENTS AND AT LEAST 20,000 VOLUMES. LISTINGS ARE ARRANGED UNDER 12…

This publication contains six "capsulized" reports concerned with research in learning resources centers and school libraries, and the role of school media specialists. Each report follows the same format design, i.e., questions previewing the topic; introduction, methodology, findings, conclusions, and marginal notes; and a pathfinder to the…

Objectives of this paper are: (1) to provide a practical point of view, based on experience of library and audiovisual practitioners, for expanding secondary school library programs into instructional materials center programs as demanded by instructional programs involving flexible scheduling, inquiry, and independent study; (2) to provide an…

This bibliography on community college learning resources centers presents citations on administration, automation, bibliographies, collection development, cooperative activities, facilities, history, humor, instruction and use, college instructional programs, learning laboratories, media technology, miscellaneous services, personnel, philosophy,…

Offers suggestions to librarians for enhancing delivery of bibliographic instruction sessions. Includes topics such as "attitude matters more than content,""you may need a coffee bar for librarians,""rigidity is only good for dams,""learning travels up the fingertips," and "they want it convenient." (NB)

To aid elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools in planning an Instructional Materials Center, this handbook presents standards for this modern concept of a school library. The term Instructional Materials Center (IMC) is used throughout to designate a centralized collection of materials, with a staff of professional and clerical…

This bibliography contains a selected reference list of publications of interest to architects, library planners, and librarians contemplating the planning, programing, and/or design of library facilities. Each reference is followed by a listing of ERIC descriptors that describe its contents. The items are listed in six sections: (1) library…

Discusses the need for school librarians to use multiple selection tools in building suitable library collections and suggests cost effective methods for gaining access to selection tools. Selection aids discussed include bibliographies, book reviews, and catalogs of remainder houses. (CLB)

This bibliography covers the field from the point of view of the software maker, keeper and user, and covers both the Anglo-American and European scenes. Sections include: other bibliographies, the challenge of the new media, accessions and reviews, treatment of different media (pictures, maps, slides, tapes), and guides to ready made software in…

The Learning Resources Center (LRC) represents a merger of library and audiovisual resources. The material in this publication consists of an overview of the various aspects involved in this merger. There are chapters on the emergence of the LRC: the library as LRC; LRC administration; resource centers in elementary schools, secondary schools, and…

This bibliography lists articles from 11 journals of interest to school library media specialists. Topics include information service, including censorship, classification, collection development, and professional development; instructional consulting; literature; management, including automation and public relations; notable authors,…

A bibliography is presented which covers the areas of library education; library science research; educational research; curriculum planning; teaching methods; various uses of media; school libraries and media centers; social science research; educational societies, associations, and research bureaus; and accreditation. Types of materials cited…

A selected bibliography of professional resources for the media specialist, school administrator, and teacher who work together to provide the unified media program designed to meet user needs. (Author)

This curriculum guide is designed to assist the librarian and classroom teacher in providing a program of essential library skills for all elementary school students, and designing learning activities which will reinforce the use of these media skills. The outline is divided into sections on locating, using, searching, appreciating, and producing…