Summarizes information on the need for a Center for the History of Science, originally presented within a symposium on this topic at a meeting of the American Chemical Society in March, 1980. Lists titles of papers presented, objectives of such a center, and general proceedings. (CS)

High school librarians have the opportunity to educate the majority of the future adult population in the continued use of libraries. This requires a well-defined plan of library-use instruction, interaction with teachers, description of user groups and their informational needs, setting of behavioral objectives, and constant revision of the plan.…

This brief history of the development of school library media centers includes descriptions of several problems that have emerged regarding their role in the school. (CHC)

Examines the growth of several Black museums in the United States. Urges continued development for more independent cultural institutions as representatives and preservers of Black culture. (DA)

Eight teachers contribute their ideas for successfully working with parents. Included are: a parent information/resource center; guidelines for parent teacher conferences; ideas for using parents as classroom volunteers; and skill development activities that parents can use at home with their children. (SJL)

To reduce cultural adjustment problems of foreign students, Texas Southern University has explored the ways in which the university library's Learning Resource Center can be internationalized. Practices include keeping multiple copies of audiovisual materials for survival skills, presenting international perspectives, and hiring foreign students.…

The article describes the gifted programs of the Chicago public school system which involve museums and related organizations as learning laboratories for students. Among factors to consider in implementing a similar program is making sure students have a long-range commitment to the project before they become involved with the institution. (PHR)

Proposes the establishment of a Center for Student Involvement to counteract apathy and cynicism of secondary school students toward the democratic processes. The center would serve social studies programs as a component linking the school with the community. It would function as a resource base, develop materials, and provide instruction. (KC)

Recommends that more study be given to the supervision of school library media programs to begin to establish better communication and support within the programs. (CMV)

The nine Illinois Area Service Centers for Educators of Gifted and Talented Youth provide assistance to school districts in identifying gifted students and evaluating programs for the schools. (CL)

Describes a resource room designed to provide credit in physical geology through independent work. Use of the room correlates positively with exam scores. (MA)

Describes the implementation of a university chemistry department's learning aids laboratory, including costs, basic equipment needed, and the services offered by the lab, such as audiotapes, filmloops, television facilities, and programmed texts. (MLH)

Discusses the problems encountered by elementary school children in retrieving information from a library catalog, either the traditional card catalog or an OPAC (online public access catalog). An alternative system of classification using colors and symbols is described that was developed in the Common School (Amherst, Massachusetts). (Author/LRW)

This review provides a summary of the feature and research content published in "School Library Media Quarterly" since 1972 to provide a description of the major research interests reflected by those who have published. The institutions and professional roles represented by the authors are also summarized. Results outlined in four…

Reports results of a study identifying effective behaviors for preventing technology accidents, and ineffective behaviors that cause technology accidents in the schools. Offers technology use guidelines for principals and for school media specialists to promote the safe use of technology. (SR)