Describes a four-volume reference set for elementary and middle school students called "The Middle Ages: An Encyclopedia for Students" edited by William Chester Jordan. Provides a sample lesson which includes library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade levels, resources, instructional roles, activity and procedures for…

Presents a lesson plan in which students use an encyclopedia to research a famous person. Identifies library media skills objectives, curriculum (subject area objectives), grade levels (4 and 5), resources, instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, evaluation guidelines, and follow-up activities. Includes a sample worksheet.…

In an effort to provide for a smooth transition from an "open schedule" library media center to scheduled library periods, a series of 13 instructional models were developed for use in Detroit's public schools. The models provide a framework for developing a plan of sequential library instruction which can be adapted to the teaching programs of…