A look at possible ways to develop and organize a library resources center. (AK)

Describes the Scoville Learning Center at Adirondack Community College (Queensbury, New York). Discusses the layout and functions of the building's three floors and learning-resources services, including staff, library instruction seminars, the online catalog, outreach, equipment, computer labs, and future plans. (AEF)

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

Suggestions for the planning of library media centers are presented, including educational specifications, budget development, design development, and orientation and inservice programs. (AWP)

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) at the Baraboo campus of the University of Wisconsin was designed to be an integral part of the teaching program, and to embody the multimedia approach to individual self-paced learning by using the most appropriate medium or combination of media for a given instructional situation. The collection includes books,…

Effective use of a new or remodeled media center requires advance planning of the programs to be used in it. (LS)

Dr. Dougherty was questioned about various aspects of the library's role in an academic setting. Among the topics discussed were: instructional media centers; library finances, library relevance, and librarian/teacher cooperation. (SM)

This article offers a practical approach to planning media centers: where to begin, whom to involve, and what factors deserve important consideration in view of today's interest in conservation measures. (Editor)

Suggestions for improving school library and media services are offered by elementary school media staff in the Sacramento (California) area. This manual consists of one-page reference sheets for each school that responded to a request to share helpful ideas on media services. In addition to a helpful idea or ideas, each sheet includes the name of…

Four instruments to be used in developing school library and media programs are included in this package. Two questionnaires, addressed to students, teachers, administrators, and library staff, inventory current services and determine service priorities. Seventeen charts for data collection and a 20-page costing matrix are provided. Instructions…

Excerpt from a planning guide to be used with the new guidelines for school library media programs developed cooperatively by the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology offers guidance in communicating the purposes of the planning process, outlining a timeline, and determining…

These guidelines are directed toward librairans and hospital management personnel to aid them in the planning of library services. Emphasis is placed on the systematic expansion of library service to include nonprint media of various kinds intergrated with the traditional books, journals, magazines, reports and pamphlets. This program guide…

Suggestions for the establishment of a puppet performance center highlight: how to begin (tap natural inclinations of student, set aside spot); how to set up a show center; necessary materials; planning a show; special effect puppets; and the audience for the performances. Five further resources to consult are included. (EJS)

This guide presents a series of articles which give pointers, hints, and examples of day-to-day development activities school librarians can use to hone their professionalism. The first of five sections describes ways in which librarians can provide professional service and lists some markers of professionalism. The second section presents one…