The Domain of Instructional Technology is charted, defined, and explained. (LS)

The need for specialists is a growing one in areas where the doctorate is not necessarily required, but where a master's degree is not always considered sufficient. (Author)

Lists articles printed in English and, generally, those published since 1973. Includes writings on and by filmmakers, writings often more descriptive than analytical, stressing individual contributions over ideas, trends, overall themes, and ideological or philosophical issues. (PD)

Defines the term media librarian as a person who is educated and knowledgeable and can work with all formats of information transfer in the context of a library. Three major concerns regarding the preparation of media librarians are also discussed. (LLS)

Argues that instructional technologists must put more effort into public relations in the face of decreasing financial support. (BD)

Presents a list of objectives for media programs that can be adapted to specific situations and urges media specialists to make their objectives public and visible. (BD)

Argues that the filmwork of Alfred Hitchcock shows his manipulation of melodramatic silence in that his films demonstrate a link between silence and truth. Concludes that in the simultaneous longing for and denial of the power of film silence lies the modernist complexity of Hitchcock's films that suggests the uses of melodramatic language in a…

Workplace changes and increased longevity have heightened the need for retirement planning specialists. Specialists are beginning to focus more holistically on life planning and addressing the challenges of technology and the needs of low-income adults. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

Introduces the eight speakers and panelists. (MES)

Explores the teaching practices of 11 senior diabetic specialists consulting in an outpatient hospital setting. Results are discussed in relation to time spent in consultation, balance of speaking time, questions, use of written materials and visual aids. Results indicate a patient education orientation during consultations. (Author/MKA)

Collection of personal statements from variety of elementary and secondary teachers, administrators, librarians, and specialists about their experiences as educators. (PKP)

There is reason to believe that media literacy is gaining a higher profile in schools across the United States. For the first time, most states' teaching standards include elements of media literacy and textbook publishers are beginning to include media education. The inclusion of "viewing" and media literacy presents school library…

Look through any library promotional catalog and one will see a t-shirt, tote bag, bookmark, whatever, with the slogan "So many books, so little time." For librarians entering the world of children's literature, these six words become their mantra. Not only do beginning library media specialists face the challenges of scheduling, discipline, prep…

This column describes Grolier's new ten-volume reference set, "The Civil War." The volumes are easy to handle and the set's appearance is designed to appeal to middle level students. Arrangement is alphabetical from Abolition in volume one to Zouaves in volume ten with reasonable cross references to other relevant articles. Each volume contains a…