Speech Before the Conference of Public-Library Relations (New York City, February 8-9, 1968).

Based on remarks delivered to AASL Pre-Conference (ALA, Annual Conference, Kansas City, 1968)

Intended to facilitate the cataloging of both print and non-print materials in small instructional materials centers, where each item may require original cataloging, this system of subject headings enables the cataloger to find appropriate subject headings by referring to a single subject area listing of terms that have been specifically…

This bibliography presents selected monographs, journal articles, and dissertations dealing with school libraries/media centers. The 119 citations are listed in six categories: (1) bibliographies; (2) evolution of the media center concept; (3) development of instructional technology; (4) research supporting the media center concept; (5) standards…

This handbook offers suggestions to guide students in the skills of using media to make a maximum contribution to their intellectual and personal development. The ideas presented can be useful for media specialists and teachers in any grade or subject area. The teacher has the responsbility to: (1) be acquainted with the media center's resources,…

This center was established in 1967 to provide educational media materials for student teachers to use during their student teaching experience. The center has multi-media kits, 35mm filmstrips, 35mm sound filmstrips, transparencies, 35mm slides, study prints, tape recordings, language master recordings, disk recordings, and equipment for their…

This paper describes the librarian as a media strategist rather than as a learning strategist only to distinguish him from the faculty member who conscientiously tries to develop effective student learning. Since the junior college usually offers a variety of occupational programs, transfer programs, developmental programs, and courses for…

A "Library-College" is defined as a college that has become completely library-centered. In the modern library, all communications media--photographs, maps, films, music, paintings--are considered an extension of the book. This is shown in such new terms as Learning Resources Center, Instructional Materials Center, and Media Center, which are…

The basic component of the "library-college- learning method is the idea of independent study and individualized learning. In line with the library-college method of learning and teaching, educators are becoming aware of information available from nonprint sources and from sources outside the traditional educational establishment; the community is…

The manual describes the services and procedures offered by the Florida Instructional Materials Center for visually handicapped children and youth. The center is said to be a coordinating unit and resource center for the cataloging, standardizing, production, procurement, storage, and distributation of educational materials needed by visually…

This illustrated booklet presents key points about the place of media in the classroom. The media subsystem is part of the total learning process. The professional media personnel and the teachers work together as a team. The media subsystem provides expertise in message design and in providing the resources for the students' educational…

Briefly describes one elementary school's project to remodel its media center. Several photographs and a floor plan are included. (JMB)

Some specific suggestions to improve conferencing strategies for media specialists and instructional designers are proposed. (Author)