An investigation to determine the administrative and organizational role of the library in nonprint media programs in institutions of higher education in Tennessee was carried out using the survey and interview method. The findings showed that one-third of the responding libraries did not have and were not planning a comprehensive collection of…

The "library-college" philosophy conceives of a library as a total educational resource, that (1) fully uses media and instructional aids; (2) stresses independent study; (3) encourages teachers and librarians to share instructional and bibliographic duties; and (4) aids students in achieving competency in reading, speaking, and critical thinking.…

To attempt to make learning American history an exciting experience, to sharpen study skills and self-directed learning and to familiarize students with library resources, an experimental sequence of two-week "independent miniunit programs" was established. Eight areas of American life were identified: sports, space and ocean,…