This document is a library instruction manual for an introductory course on library research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The assignments provided are intended for independent study; a syllabus is included for the 7-week course. The manual is divided into seven sections. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the library system, services, and…

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…

An examination of how well the Canadian public library is meeting the needs of the serious reader interested in self education, as compared to new and secondhand book stores and academic libraries, found that the public library is the most important and effective agency in providing materials for this group. (CLB)

Examines how faculty at the Pennsylvania State University use electronic resources in planning for their own and their students' research, individual learning, and classroom activities. Also discusses related issues: electronic collections, copyrights, pricing and licensing, faculty computing skills, and the advantages of electronic resources in a…

This bibliography of the complete holdings of the Paul Hoy Helms Library, now incorporated in the Bird Library collection at Syracuse University, contains books chosen by faculty and students with the intention of furthering adult education and independent study. It is organized by Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification numbers with…

This research report summarizes a study of independent study projects in 36 American secondary schools selected from a list of 317 schools nominated as having definite and organized independent study programs. The investigators found 8,584 students in the 36 schools involved in independent study programs. Independent study is defined as learning…

Discusses the creation of a reading niche for second-language learners to motivate their development as independent readers, emphasizing that book selection for this niche should cater to student interests and that informal discussion of the books' subject matter should take place. (six references) (CK)