The author describes a learning resources system independently evolved at his company. The system involves a switch from the conventional library to planned use of audio-visual equipment which can be organized to suit the needs of individual learners. (JB)

Youth has first priority at Shawnee Mission Northwest in Kansas City. (Author)

Describes a 1 1/2 acre Learning Center model of a total electric, 3-level, pre-school that offers diversions such as an operable weather station, a boulder-strewn adventure village", a scribble wall, and a vegetable garden. (Author)

Seven papers describing the development of captioned films, Project LIFE, the visual response system, and three regional media centers. Papers presented at National Conference on Research and Utilization of Educational Media for Teaching the Deaf (Lincoln, Nebraska, March 17-19, 1969). (JJ)

Presents a model for the evaluation and selection of instructional software packages for microcomputers by school librarians and media specialists. Types of educational applications for microcomputers, the analysis of printed documentation decribing instructional software, content analysis, default analysis, operant analysis, and access time are…

Eighteen staff members from Roselle Park (NJ) High School were the first faculty group in New Jersey to experience a workshop to acquaint them with the Wild Cat Mountain Wilderness Center and improve communication, trust, and enhance problem-solving skills. Challenging activities, suitable to the area, are described. (CM)

Reviews the major factors media specialists must consider in evaluating instructional software for microcomputers, stresses the importance of staff use of instructional software as a selection criterion, outlines the role of community support in implementing instructional computing, and recommends several periodicals as sources of information on…

The development and administration of a Teacher Resource Center at American River College is outlined. The center's major focus is faculty development, but it also provides encouragement to faculty in a time of tight resources. Available from California Higher Education, P.O. Box 26541, Sacramento, CA 95826, $2.00. (MSE)

Proposes the establishment of Integrated Resource Management Education Centers that would provide information and assistance to local change agents involved with resource management policies and plans. Identifies the purposes, programs, and intended audience for these centers, their roles in developing countries, and some existing prototypes. (DC)

Reports the results of a statewide survey in Texas which asked learning resources specialists to (1) rate the importance of 60 competency statements describing functional job-related skills, (2) rate their own ability to perform these functions, and (3) indicate where they felt continuing education was needed. (MER)