By designing attractive learning packages and attracting students to the media center, a school media staff convinced teachers that the center was a source of desirable curriculum innovations. (PF)

Based on the premise that coordination of media resources with the curriculum involves the cooperation of teachers and library media specialists, this guide is designed to enhance both cooperative planning and communication. It contains: (1) six media and curriculum coordination case studies portraying typical scenarios faced by classroom teachers…

Stressing the theme of resourcefulness on the part of Australian school librarians and media specialists, this volume contains papers and addresses on learning through technology, the Australian school catalogue information service, the curriculum development centre in Canberra, women and the curriculum, Australian resource utilization, directions…

Stresses the need for involvement of media specialists in curriculum planning and teaching, lists school districts that have developed library skills curriculum guides, and describes model resource units. Five steps to resolve obstacles to successful implementation of the program are suggested. (CLB)

Library schools should work toward establishing interdisciplinary degree programs using the resources of the entire university, and plan and manage imaginative programs based on specific needs of students. These schools should carefully examine the particular needs of future media center personnel and school librarians. (Author/CMV)

Study units integrating library skills into the day-to-day teaching curriculum were cooperatively developed by classroom teachers and librarians at The King's Christian Junior and Senior High School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Teachers filled out forms to express their preferences for study unit subjects. Librarians then met with teachers to: (1)…

An elementary school librarian initiated a survey of school librarians in Arizona to discover how they dealt with problems in scheduling classes in their media centers and developing curriculum to teach library skills. Results were used to support proposed changes to provide more flexible scheduling and increase teacher/librarian cooperation. (EM)

Examines the evolution of the Whole Language curriculum, its current theory and practices, and its effect on the school library media center. The similarity between Whole Language and the Montessori approach to literacy is discussed, and the role of the media specialist in a Whole Language library media center is described. (31 references) (LRW)

Discusses the collaborative role of school library media specialists as instructional consultants to help teachers plan curriculum and develop instructional activities. Topics addressed include the nature of instructional planning; how teachers plan; and strategies for planning in partnership with teachers, including planning styles, planning…

This article suggests, from the viewpoint of a specialist, how the principal can help develop the best possible school media center. The author discusses every essential component, from the selection of personnel and materials to the increased financial base required. (Editor)

This book is intended to provide practicing school library media specialists and students in professional degree-granting programs with both a conceptual framework and practical approaches to the curriculum-related responsibilities of the school library media program. The responsibilities discussed include both library and information skills…

This resource book is intended as a companion to the book "Curriculum Initiative: An Agenda and Strategy for Library Media Programs," which provides practicing school library media specialists and students in professional degree-granting programs with both a conceptual framework and practical approaches to the curriculum-related…

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)

Outlines several models for successful collaboration in planning, teaching, and evaluating by library media specialists and classroom teachers. Suggests strategies for promoting collaboration, stressing proactive contact with colleagues, administrators, and students to create awareness of and support for the library program. (JKP)

Discusses the need for graduate principal-preparation programs to include information about school libraries based on a survey of programs, as well as telephone interviews. A three-step plan for change is outlined, including a curriculum for principal-preparation programs, suggestions for practicing principals, and steps library media specialists…