The primary role of any library is to provide resources and services for its patrons, and school library media centers are no exception. Most of the time, library media specialists think of patrons only in terms of students and faculty. However, there are a variety of ways library media specialists can expand influence and increase support from…

A challenge to bring the revised American Association for School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology standards into the context of individual worlds. (Author)

Describes the application of PPBS to an entire school district and its relevance to the library/media center. (PF)

When the junior college develops a Learning Resources Center, the audiovisual program may necessarily be merged with the print program or other needed graphic and media programs. When this happens, it will be necessary to increase personnel (librarians, audiovisual specialists, and aides) to meet the various skill needs. For greatest efficiency, a…

This anthology represents a selection of 30 library related articles chosen as the best of 1973 by the authors and some library school students at Albany, New York. The articles are gathered from some 200 magazines, most of which are library oriented, although a few are representative of general or other specialized fields. The articles are…

The need for a system that would indicate the interrelationships of materials on a specific topic and provide quick access to multimedia materials for students is discussed. (JAB)

The uses and techniques of producing newsletters for media specialists' clients are presented.

Presents basic concepts in media center organizational structure that include: convenient, reliable service; efficient use of resources; professional staff development; and awareness of local environmental influences. (JY)

Discusses the meaning of open schools,' the rationale behind them, and some of their requirements.'' (Editor)

The authors tell the story of the process of gaining authorization for, building criteria for, and seeking funding for regional media centers in Michigan. (Editor)

What do you do as a media specialist to raise the salary level of your IMC Technicians (as defined in Standards for School Media Program") when you feel that they are being underpaid?" The problems involved are considered, and some suggestions are provided. (Author/LS)