In December 1973 the Connecticut School Library Association sent questionnaires on school libraries and media centers to the principals of all public schools in the state. The results indicated that while schools in Connecticut have improved markedly in the areas of facilities and materials, there is a woeful inadequacy in the area of personnel.…

This document reviews the Virginia Research Utilization Specialist (RUS) project which began in 1969 to assist in demonstrating effective methods of research utilization in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies. Nine RUS personnel were involved in the demonstration project and developed the following activities: (1) work on a statewide…

The objectives of this project were to provide Central Wyoming College and School District No. 25 with an audiovisual media specialist who would be able to develop audiovisual materials and programs to complement existing learning activity packets, as well as supplemental materials. Program integration was sought between the college and high…

A summary of the discussions held by the participants in a 1972 conference on the education of filmmakers in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, is presented. Subjects considered at the meeting included: 1) cinema and television as instruments of culture in contemporary society; 2) the education of the filmmaker as both artist and craftsman; 3) technological…

In the recent decades the library/media field has experienced startling advancements. The growth and development of sophisticated programs for media services have become an integral part of the school's instructional programs. In support of these school-based programs are the resources (both human and non-human) of the central office facilities of…

A working group of the Commission for Hydrometeorology has prepared this report to fill a need for detailed syllabi for instruction in hydrometeorology required by different levels of personnel. This situation has been brought about by the shortage or lack of national cadres of hydrologists in developing countries to undertake comprehensive water…

A 1-WEEK CONFERENCE WAS HELD TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN AND PROMOTE THE UTILIZATION OF NEW MEDIA THROUGH A SERIES OF ADDRESSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, DISCUSSIONS, AND SMALL-GROUP WORK SESSIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES WERE CARRIED OUT UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF AUTHORITIES IN THE FIELDS OF AUDIOVISUAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION THEORY. THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM WAS…

PRACTICES OF 132 INSTITUTIONS IN 43 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ACCREDITED TO OFFER PROGRAMS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AT THE GRADUATE LEVEL WERE COMPARED. EIGHTY-ONE INSTITUTIONS OFFER BOTH THE 1-YEAR MASTER'S DEGREE AND THE 2-YEAR SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMS, 37 OFFER THE MASTER'S PROGRAM ONLY, NINE…

This evaluation of instructional materials is based on data collected from statistical summaries, predictive instruments, teacher and student reactions, in-depth studies, evaluation seminars, and observations. The materials covered in this report are divided into two categories: 16mm films and building-level materials, the latter including items…

The State of New Jersey's certification requirements mandate that school librarian professional preparation should include an internship program. Trenton State College offers such a program but lacks a formal policy manual outlining the necessary requirements and procedures. This study surveyed the current policies in the Department of Media…

This institute was designed to train eight Pueblo Indian teacher aides in library media skills to serve as library paraprofessionals in Pueblo day schools. The program involved training in the following areas: (1) acquisition of materials, (2) selection of materials and equipment, (3) utilization, (4) evaluation, (5) production of materials, (6)…

Organization Development deserves the attention of school media personnel. It offers a new and promising approach to the whole problem of staff development and evaluation for school media programs. Its strengths lie in its constructive, open approach to both individual and program actuation. (Author)

A discussion of the need for closer cooperation between the media specialist and the classroom teacher who is a content specialist, especially for industrial arts instruction. (HB)