Part of a larger study of the educational significance of departmental resource centers in higher education, this survey aimed at quantifying, validating, and supplementing information gathered through other means. Information collected on each center includes resources in its collection, use of resources, feedback and evaluation activities, and…

Described is a method of planning and evaluating a science learning center and learning center activities. (SL)

This paper examines tools that a teacher-librarian may be able to use effectively to develop cooperative planning and teaching to develop information literate students. It addresses the perspective of the teacher in the learning process and shows ways that the teacher-librarian can be a collaborative partner in the process. Issues related to…

This book is designed for courses that prepare college and university students for undergraduate or graduate degrees in school library media. Its objectives are to present the theory and practice of cataloging and classification in the school library environment. The manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1: A Brief History of Cataloging…

This book on managing media services focuses on the administration of nonprint materials and services. The following chapters are included: (1) Managing Media Services: An Overview; (2) Philosophical Perspectives; (3) Planning Media Service Programs; (4) Management Basics; (5) Managing Media Materials Services; (6) Managing Media Equipment…

This guide is designed to assist library media specialists in achieving the outstanding, comprehensive library media program outlined in "Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning," published by the American Library Association and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. The guide contains the following…

Laura Bush hosted a White House Conference on School Libraries on June 4, 2002, to discuss the latest research on libraries, student achievement and successful local programs. Mrs. Bush's cohost was Dr. Robert Martin, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and education, library, government and philanthropic leaders from across…

Teachers and administrators who are faced with the prospect of a new educational approach, or a new or renovated facility, feel the need to observe a living educational environment offering creative learning approaches, as well as the "newest" in furniture and equipment. A Brooklyn open plan elementary school converted from an old synagogue…

Learning resources center development and use are described. (3 references) (SM)

Described is the vocational education and work experience program for 1600 handicapped students, 3 to 21 years of age, in the Mount Diablo School District in California, and emphasized is the component for 100 aurally handicapped students in preschool through high school. (MC)

Villa Angela Academy, a new parochial school in Cleveland, Ohio, has 130,000 square feet of space spread out through a multilevel layout that resembles a huge split-level residence. (Author)

Describes the basic ideas underlying the Governor Cahill Career Development Vocational Education Pilot Project. (Editor)

Preparing the young generations for the inevitable and difficult decisions regarding alternatives in their quality of life, is the challenge for today's teachers. (Author/RY)