Six conference papers discuss Regional Resource Centers for the Handicapped. Strategies of the Oregon and Utah Centers to accommodate unique regional requirements are explained, and the birth and development of the Regional Resource Centers system is summarized. The role and activities of the resource specialist are defined. Implications of the…

As an arm of the National Diffusion Network, the Pennsylvania State Facilitator's responsibilities include informing the schools about Title III approved programs and aiding in the actual adoption of such programs by school districts. Two aspects of the facilitator's role were identified for evaluation: (1) whether the facilitator had implemented…

This report provides guidance in designing and implementing a performance-oriented learning center program, an approach to training which emphasizes the application of instructional technology in helping the individual or individual team to learn more effectively. Although intended for training personnel and instructional technologists in an Air…

The program incorporated the following: (a) a library/learning center in each of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) housing developing book and journal collections and nonbook instructional media; (b) a program for the selection and evaluation of self-instructional materials; (c) a uniform hardware system that included selected audiovisual…

Describes the ways in which the New York State Special Education Instructional Materials Center has become a major force in improving education for handicapped children in the state, with special reference to parent education and participation programs. (ED)

The author describes an arts resource center, which serves elementary and middle-school teachers and students. The ARC (Arts Resource Center) provides an area for creating instructional materials, brainstorming, researching, and for conducting classes in arts and workshops for both art and classroom teachers. (KC)

An argument is presented for locating instructional materials development units in university departments of agricultural teacher education. Reasons given include the expertise in research, writing, and evaluation existing in those departments. (JH)

This second article about the long-term effects of the 1964-67 national media demonstration study, Project Discovery, discusses some issues in media management and points out several important factors to be considered in planning the management of media for accessibility. (CMV)

New or remodeled library learning centers for 125 elementary and 44 high schools are close to completion in Columbus, Ohio. (MLF)

The author describes three of the 50 model programs profiled in his book "School and Public Library Media Programs for Children and Young Adults." The criteria used to define an exemplary program are also discussed. (JPF)

A series of articles explores the role and activities of school librarians, especially focusing on evaluation procedures. The topics discussed include librarians' and evaluators' perceptions of important evaluative criteria and a description of a performance based evaluation model. The last article describes working in an international school…

Examines the evolution of library and media services at Nassau Community College, focusing on the ongoing expansion of film and other audiovisual collections. (DMM)

Describes the phases of the integration of academic computing into the operations of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Reviews planning and operational stages and discusses future directions. (DMM)

Describes the programs and philosophy of the Art Institute of Chicago. Stresses its educational functions and the provisions of access to the museum collection as its primary mission. (CW)