Applies the judgment analysis technique (JAN) to the decision-making procedure of learning disabilities (LD) specialists. Each group of learning disabilities specialists, as formed by JAN, represented a different judgmental policy or a different construct of learning disabilities. (Author/RK)

This overview lists courses currently offered at the university level, discusses employment prospects for map specialists, and proposes a course outline, recommended reading, and teaching methods for map librarian education. A bibliography is included. (JAB)

Role taking ability is important for learning resource specialists in public schools who wish to expand their roles to include instructional development. (STS)

Presents the results of a survey of program directors of the 210 school media preparation programs in the United States and a sampling of school system personnel directors. This study was conducted to assess the national employment situation for school media specialists in 1986 and project employment trends into the near future. (MES)

Describes the evaluation process used by one school district library media program which included a survey, a speaker, and a team of visiting experts. The development of goals and objectives is described and the value of the evaluation process explained. (EM)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists developed a needs assessment that provided a systematic approach to obtaining and reviewing data, identifying potential educational projects, and assigning project priorities. This paper describes that process, which incorporated use of a subcommittee, larger group process, and the Delphi…

Develops a model for an Electronic Distance Education System (EDES) that will enable the school library media specialist to utilize distance learning technology for professional education. Topics discussed include the components of an educational process, EDES elements (course delivery, student response/interaction, human interaction, and…

School library/media specialists have an important role in helping to improve instruction, especially with the increasing trend toward competency-based education, high technology, and accountability. These specialists can help students even more either through their direct and indirect involvement with educational resources, reinforcing…

This discussion of the new AASL/AECT (American Association of School Librarians/Association for Educational Communications and Technology) guidelines for school library media programs, covers the first three chapters. These chapters deal with objectives for school library media programs, activities characteristic of good library media programs,…

Describes the use of an exceptional student education specialist to aid school counselors in providing services, prepare teacher inservice training, conduct parent workshops, help develop individual education plans, and assist teachers with classroom management. (JAC)

Discusses responsibilities of media specialists and librarians regarding knowledge of copyright developments; copyright owners' rights; Fair Use, which provides educators with limited rights to reproduce copyrighted works; congressional guidelines established to guide Fair Use application; and off-air recording limitations, a particularly…

A look at the Broadcast Communication Arts Department at San Francisco State University. (Author/ER)

This long-awaited third edition has been expanded to 90 warm-up items and two complete practice tests. Also included are 240 diagnostic and review items to assist candidates in preparing for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification's national certification examination for therapeutic recreation specialists. The "Study…

School librarians can be an important resource for school administrators, provided that the right relationship is in place between them. In this article, the author reports on the critical points emphasized with librarians/media specialists in a recent panel presentation on their changing roles: (1) the importance of building ongoing relationships…