This is a summary of the procedures and outcomes of a study undertaken to develop alternative strategies for evaluating the competencies of library media personnel in competency-based programs. The study was prompted by a realization that, although competency-based programs for school library media specialists are increasingly being adopted by…

Designed for elementary and secondary school library media personnel, this fact sheet briefly outlines the need for and methods of public relations. The document emphasizes that because library media programs are vulnerable to budget cuts, the need exists to educate those making fiscal decisions on the role of these materials in the curriculum. A…

Reviews the current state of assessment of competencies for school media programs, describes a procedure for categorizing assessment strategies, and presents an approach to determine which competencies and assessment strategies are used in professional courses. A case study of a program at Syracuse University and 11 references are included. (EJS)

The purpose of the evaluation is to inform the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) staff how well they performed their responsibilities during 1972-73. The procedures for gathering information on which the evaluation is based include: (1) a personal interview with each LTI staff member; (2) personal interview with appropriate Bureau of Libraries…

Each school media specialist creates his or her own role. Media specialists are instructional leaders, curriculum developers, consultants, and administrators. The ability to cope with technological change while creating a future which will be personally satisfying and professionally rewarding is the key to defining the role. (PP)

Discusses the professional preparation of school library media specialists at Syracuse University using a competency-based approach, highlighting background of competency-based education, development of competency statements and curriculum, and assessment of competencies. Integration of joint competency-based program into two schools and with a…

This document describes the process by which a consortium of media professionals was brought together to develop a graduate level, competency based, educational program for school media specialists. It is divided into four sections: (1) process description of program design, (2) competencies for the school media specialist, (3) an annotated…

Information is provided concerning the complexity of developing competency-based programs for members of service professions, such as teachers and media specialists, when there is little agreement about the qualifications and the behaviors required of the beginning professional. Section 1 discusses the qualities of a competent professional. Key…

This report familiarizes educators with the general nature of various electronic teaching systems. The material is organized into major chapters on audio equipment, visual display equipment, television teaching systems, computer assisted instruction, and student response systems. Other chapters describe several systems and approximate equipment…

Describes the evolution of educational technology curricula and examines its current status. Highlights include graduate curriculum development; the National Defense Education Act; competition between school librarians and media specialists; the inclusion of computer technology; and three case studies of academic programs at Indiana University,…

The initial chapters of this reference textbook deal with modern education, the philosophy and rationale of a media program, the role of the media professional, user needs, and explanations of functions and competencies. Ten major functions are identified: organization management, personnel management, design, information retrieval, logistics,…