This discussion of the responsibility of school media specialists is based on the concepts that the mission of the library media center is one of leadership and support and that, to be effective leaders, media specialists must recognize and support basic beliefs about the goals and objectives of the profession. (CLB)

Reviews research findings and briefly outlines several strategies for encouraging teachers to utilize available educational media and the expertise of the school media specialist. (6 references) (CLB)

Provides a brief introduction to the five articles in this issue, which explore the formal and informal dimensions of effective leadership, along with the personal, institutional, and social factors that shape the acquisition and use of power by the school library media professional. (CLB)

These guidelines for initial programs for library media specialists were prepared by the American Association of School Libraries (AASL) for the American Library Association (ALA), and approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in September 1988. Institutions seeking NCATE accreditation are required to…

Describes how school media specialists may function as change facilitators through indirect leadership, operating on the basis of expertise rather than organizational position, and illustrates four communication strategies used to accomplish this function. (CLB)

This directory is designed to allow media specialists in regional areas of Oklahoma to share their experiences in computer applications for libraries. The first of two sections lists schools using computers for circulation, computerized catalogs, library management, CD-ROM, laser disk programs, and online information systems. Schools are listed…

This report presents an analysis of data provided by 196 usable responses to a survey of a stratified sample of 282 college and university media centers. Information was collected on the following topics: current trends in budget and personnel levels; the degree of moral support provided by supervisors and the faculty clientele; the extent to…

Describes a workshop offered by elementary library media specialists for teachers and administrators which illustrated ways in which media specialists can support and enhance curriculum. Included are detailed examples of activities and projects in social science, language arts, and science which have been implemented in Maryland schools. (CLB)

Describes how theories of instructional involvement of school media centers were applied at 49 schools in Pulaski County Special School District, Arkansas. Practical approaches for cooperation among media specialists, teachers, and administrators in library decision making and promotion of its role to enhance student learning are discussed. (CDD)

This document outlines a workshop for media specialists--"School Library Automation: Solving the Puzzle"--that is designed to reduce automation anxiety and give a broad overview of the concerns confronting school library media centers planning for or involved in automation. Issues are addressed under the following headings: (1) Levels of School…

Seven articles discuss the importance of using evaluation forms and methods tailored to the library, rather than to teachers, for the evaluation of school librarians. Appropriate evaluation criteria are suggested and three evaluation forms are provided, including one intended to be completed by students. (CLB)

This information guide is intended to assist principals and members of media committees in implementing the media policy of the Transvaal Education Department, this information guide was designed to be used in conjunction with the chapter on the education media service in the Manual for General School Organization (1986). Chapter 1 outlines…

Describes a survey of high school students and teachers which examined the accessibility of school library resources and services. Discussion focuses on student attitudes and perceptions and the variables that affect them, including school and library rules, inadequate collections, personality of the media specialist, teaching styles, and teenage…

Argues that the traditional method of library media collection development in public schools is inappropriate and proposes collection mapping as more efficient and better suited to the school curriculum. Instructions for creating a map are provided as well as guidelines for collection development. (CDD)

This book provides school library media specialists (SLMSs) with practical guidelines and suggested Internet sites for designing cyber libraries that are reflective of their school's research, curriculum, and recreational reading needs. An introduction provides SLMSs with a rationale for designing cyber libraries. Chapter 1, Cyber Library…