Calls for media specialists' involvement in reading programs. (Author/PF)

Recognition of the ways in which non-book media are alike to develop cataloging standards. (Author/KP)

Defines the term media librarian as a person who is educated and knowledgeable and can work with all formats of information transfer in the context of a library. Three major concerns regarding the preparation of media librarians are also discussed. (LLS)

The criteria needed for preparing proposals are outlined and several samples of successful ESEA Tile IV-C Mini-Grants are provided. School librarians are seen as the best persons to write such proposals because of their collection knowledge, and their ability to suggest solutions to educational problems. (Author/MBR)

Describes three methods of collection development relating to nonprint media--Librarian Selection Procedure, Social Responsibility Selection Procedure, and Systematic Analysis Procedure--and discusses the community served, nonuser involvement, selection resources, and acquisition or rental of materials. (EJS)

Detailed criteria for the evaluation of print and non-print media needed in the expanding collections and guidance resource centers are presented. (Author)

Various results of school media center services evaluations using the Purdue Self-Evaluation system are described. (AP)

An outline of an effective inservice program that is employed by the librarians at Eisenhower High School for both students and faculty is presented. Formal and informal activities are discussed in detail. (Author)

A total library service is discussed, with emphasis on the learning of skills through the use of "stations" and "games," stimulating the gifted and talented, and involving the very young. (Author)

Stresses the importance of management skills and budgeting expertise for school library media specialists, and discusses the budgeting process as it relates to identifying needs, sharing responsibility in securing funds, and justifying budget requests. A list of references is included. (FM)

Discusses the role of the media librarian in promoting media utilization and describes the major assignment of a hypothetical library school course designed to explore the nature and purpose of media. (EJS)

Advises school librarians to integrate print and non-print catalogs and offers detailed cataloging information. (Author)

Continuing education for school media specialists will continue to be necessary as these professionals develop specific learning needs. In identifying these needs, media specialists must evaluate their current performances, based on accepted definitions of competency, and then take personal responsibility for acquiring what education they need.…

The lively intervention of the library media specialist is the catalytic agent in shaping teacher's attitudes toward non-textbook resources. (Author)

Discusses the role of the media librarian in the transition from print-awareness to media-awareness, pointing out the media skills they need and the lack of instruction in these skills in library schools. (EJS)