Discussion of distance education in higher education focuses on a team-taught research/writing class developed at Linfield College (Oregon) that utilizes a computer conferencing system. Topics include interactions between faculty and students, the role of the teacher, problems, and implications for bibliographic instruction. (LRW)

Describes changes in a required library research course at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh that focused on providing information more directly related to students' fields of study. Differences in the content for various disciplines are discussed, problems are described, and future plans are considered. (LRW)

This essay addresses the serious problem for bibliographic instruction programs posed by teaching faculty who possess few skills in library research. Discussion covers faculty and student experience with bibliographic research, the bookish professor and other myths, difficulties of library instruction, and implications for future planning.…

Describes a study that evaluated implementing a constructivist process approach to learning information skills in school library media programs. Training institutes for media specialists, a longitudinal case study, and the identification of inhibitors and enablers of successful programs are discussed. (Contains 13 references.) (EAM)

Reports on a study of the information searching behavior of 35 high school students. Problems that the students had searching an online catalog are identified, and implications for instruction are considered. (EAM)