Discusses reasons why library media specialists are not actively involved in the instructional development process and offers several suggestions for improving future library media center programs. Seven references are cited. (CHC)

Describes evolution of the teacher center in Selkirk (Manitoba) from a "make and take" library of teacher aids to a human resource center providing special services of a reading specialist, psychologist, audiologist, speech therapist, and secretary-librarian who offer pragmatic educational solutions and programs to assist teachers in…

Discusses the changing role of two-year colleges since the 1920s and explores the concomitant transformation of junior college libraries into multi-media learning resources centers (LRCs). Enumerates important LRC program components, as well as examples of the implementation of electronic instructional media at various institutions. (JP)

Enumerates some of the unconventional and innovative activities of the community college learning resources center (LRC). Delineates the guidelines established by two professional associations for the LRC, and outlines steps for fulfilling its identified role. Suggests future trends in the areas of audiovisual services, software collections,…

Provides evidence for the need of a national clearinghouse to collect, abstract, and make available all research on the mass media and other communication topics. (RL)

A resource room and special station program for seriously emotionally disturbed junior high school youth is described. The author discusses the philosophy and programs of the Responsibility Resource Rooms and Resource Center. (Author/PHR)

The Educational Resources Center at Hampton Institute is breifly described including the services it offers to both students and faculty with counseling services, placement, financial aid, and other support activities. (JMF)

The computerized data control system used at the Furstenberg Student Study Center at the University of Michigan Medical School is described. (MK)

Describes a qualitative study of Miami Dade's Teaching/Learning Project designed to determine how to provide quality undergraduate education to the growing number of nontraditional students enrolled in community colleges. This model demonstrates the improved learning experience of the students as a result of collaborative institutional change. (22…

Describes two instruments: one designed to assess students' perceptions of various aspects of their computer laboratory environments and the other to measure attitudes toward computers and computing courses. These instruments were used to determine association between laboratory environment and student attitude. Findings indicate a close…

Presents a history of school library media programs. Topics include the evolution of standards; the influence of military training on standards during World War II; district and school media programs; and "Information Power," by AASL (American Association of School Librarians) and AECT (Association for Educational Communications and…

The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and the New York State Division of Library Development collaborated to create 19 library-based parent resource centers to provide information on child development, disabilities, and parenting. Describes program components; impacts on patron satisfaction, library services, and the…

Discusses the results of a survey of school principles that investigated how they perceive the role of librarians and the library media center. Shows a general lack of knowledge about the role of school libraries and their ability to improve student learning, and the need for librarians to communicate their role more clearly. (LRW)

Explains Kuhlthau's Information Search Process (ISP) model which is based on a constructivist view of learning and provides a framework for school library media specialists for the design of information services and instruction. Highlights include a shift from library skills to information skills; attitudes; process approach; and an interview with…

Discusses electronic reference service from a teen's point of view and from the school library media specialist's view. Considers traits that attract teens, including anonymity, speed, and convenience; and explains concerns of media specialists, including quality of electronic resources, how to provide access, library instruction options, and…