Gives criteria to be considered prior to the purchase of instructional media, and lists software taxonomies, defined by mode, degree of abstraction, and by ease and cost of production. Appropriate uses of media and media selection aids are discussed. (RAO)

The author briefly describes selected instructional media--excluding films--on the geography, history, art, culture, and everyday life of China. Grade levels and ordering sources are provided. This is one of several articles on China studies appearing in this issue. (SJL)

Selection of non-print media is often less well-considered than that of books, resulting in the purchase of inappropriate materials and the wasting of money. Ways in which librarians can expand available funds by careful selection are suggested, and a list of sources for media selection is included. (Author/MBR)

This article suggests a number of instructional films which, while not specifically designed for values education, present narratives of interesting characters in conflict that may open up ethical issues for serious discussion in the classroom. Publication information on the films is appended. (Author/SJL)

To aid teachers in media selection, this column looks at an array of fairly recent filmstrips, films, video cassettes, slides, and recordings for consumer education, arranged by topic and in ascending grade level order. It also suggests some ready sources of government pamphlets. Ordering information is appended. (Author/SJL)

This hard cover manual annotates 270 selected published lists of audiovisual and other instructional media. Section I covers comprehensive lists. Section II covers lists by subjects as taught in grades K-12. Science, social studies, ethnic groups, and vocational education have detailed subdivisions. Section III is arranged by media in the areas of…

This column surveys some recent materials available to involve students in moral questioning. Many of the suggested films, filmstrips, slide sets, and simulation games are designed to trigger discussion or force students to make choices. (Author/SJL)