Bibliographic instruction is the means by which college and university libraries assist library users in locating information in their collections. Future developments will show an increased reduction in library resources. Staff reductions will make greater demands on librarians for activities of greater value. (JN)

Describes important techniques by which library users avoid information overload, clarifies the terminology in the information overload literature, and reviews the major findings of this literature in the context of library applications. Implications for users and librarians are discussed. (CDD)

Outlines five areas to which standards of professionalism to enhance the public service of microform collections must apply: microform management policy; the microforms librarians; physical environment and equipment; bibliographic control and access (microform collection guides); and promotion of microform use (bibliographic instruction). Five…

Reviews historical development, organization, and current concerns of health sciences librarians who serve in mental health institutions, agencies, and organizations. The mental health field, mental health libraries, education and training, professional status and standards, professional organizations, the library collection, and library…

THE BASIS FOR A QUESTIONNAIRE SENT TO LIBRARY DIRECTORS IN 198 PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGES WAS A LIST OF 10 CRITERIA--(1) THE LIBRARY PROGRAM REFLECTS THE COLLEGE CURRICULUM, OBJECTIVES, AND FUNCTIONS. (2) CONTINUOUS EVALUATION OF THE LIBRARY IS PROVIDED BY APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES AND MEASURES. (3) THE LIBRARY FACILITATES THE FACULTY'S RESEARCH AND…

Presents research dealing with the transition of school libraries into curriculum-integrated programs: centralized collections, qualified versus nonqualified librarians, achievement, attitudes, skills development, and flexible scheduling. Two studies by Kreiser (1991) and van Deusen show promise but more research is needed because schools across…

Discusses how academic libraries and librarians in developing countries can contribute to the creation of self-directed learners and self-reliant researchers, especially among nontraditional students. The library role in independent learning programs and the collection size and library skills instruction required to meet learner needs are…

Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of patrons and reference librarians as sources of data for the evaluation of the effectiveness of answers to reference questions. Describes the Wisconsin-Ohio Reference Evaluation program and considers staffing patterns, time spent, collection size, and bibliographic instruction. Reference Transaction…

This College Library Information Packet (CLIP) Note surveys training programs in small and medium-sized academic libraries. In August 1995, 265 small and medium-sized academic libraries were sent a questionnaire; the response rate was 78% (n=206). A comprehensive analysis of survey results is followed by examples of training documentation…

At Lansing Community College, 413 arts and sciences, 100 business, and 81 vocational students were surveyed to determine their attitudes towards the college's three, curriculum-based Learning Resource Centers (LRC's). In particular, the study tried to assess students' attitudes toward the decentralization of learning resources by curricular…

This plan describes the status of multi-library cooperation and resource sharing in Idaho and outlines possible ways of developing an infrastructure which supports those activities. The end result will be regional multi-type library organizations with well-developed governance structures which support resource sharing activities locally,…

This study provides evidence of the positive impact of library media centers (LMCs) on academic achievement in 221 Colorado public schools during the 1988-89 school year. The importance of the library media specialist's instructional role is also verified. In contrast to previous research on the relationship, this study uses schools rather than…