To increase staff cost effectiveness three principles of efficiency can be applied: (1) appropriate use of paraprofessionals, (2) varied duties for personnel, and (3) multi-media background for staff. (Author/STS)

Described is the work of library services and library promotion personnel who establish liaison among librarians, media specialists, and publishers who offer services to libraries. Suggestions are given to librarians and media specialists on how they can engage in an ongoing dialogue with the publishing industry. (JPF)

Outlines knowledge, subject areas, and competencies in the areas of administration, audiovisuals, cataloging, reference, literature, and selection required by individual states in certifying library media specialists. Practicum requirements are also listed. (MES)

Without training in objective, systematic methods of assessing student performance, teachers often must rely on poor quality evaluation measures. This article discusses assessment problems and promotes a new Northwest Regional Education Laboratory (Oregon) development: providing classroom assessment specialists to assist teachers with student…

Describes seven activities for use in the classroom or school library media center to teach encyclopedia skills. (EM)

Describes how Delphi Technique was utilized to define distance education, identify practitioners and organizations to which they belong, and ways in which practitioners could benefit from Association for Educational Communications and Technology's Educational Media Management Division (DEMM) activities. An attached survey for DEMM members to…

This article discusses how a school in Minnesota centralized its computer program into a lab situation taught by a teacher-computer specialist. Entire classes were instructed in word processing, programing with Logo, and modified drill and practice. Teachers were also involved in workshops to further computer literacy. (DF)

Tips to the media person on how to promote ITV use in his/her school. (Author)

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board directed the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) to conduct a study of the graduate education needs of the state and the wise use of limited state resources to meet these graduate education needs. ADHE staff collected information from a variety of sources. As of February 2000, the ADHE…

A report on the important characteristics of instructional technologists which include (1) a belief in empirical evidence as a source of truth and a preferred basis for action; (2) familiarity with theory that relates learning experiences to learning outcomes; and (3) a set of intellectual skills that includes techniques for analyzing and…

A survey of instructional media graduates and their job placement status for 1972-73. (HB)

The name of the game in instructional technology is accountability. Instructional technology must contribute significantly to helping students learn within the limits of cost effectiveness. A 12-item list for self-assessment is presented. (HB)