Summarizes findings from a study that investigated the impact of school library media centers on academic achievement. Findings in the following areas are presented: size of the resource center staff and collection; qualifications of staff; duties of the teacher-librarian, including the instructional role; collaboration with classroom teachers;…

Comments on the research finding that the personal convictions of the teacher-librarian about what is made available to secondary school students are more influential in the censorship of school library materials than external pressures to censor by school and community members. (six references) (MAB)

Describes an evaluative study that examined the extent of integration between a school library program and the science program. The discussion covers areas in which cooperative planning and teaching were found to be weak and makes recommendations for improvements in communication, curriculum planning, library collections, and creative library…