Describes the problem of sexism in education, and presents ten steps which school media specialists can take to increase educational equality for male and female students. (CMV)

Discusses the growing problem of violence in schools and communities. Emphasizes the need for school library media programs to provide information related to concerns about violence. Provides an annotated bibliography of solution-oriented print and web-related resources, programs to increase mutual respect among students and school staff, and…

Describes School Librarian Links, an Internet directory developed by a school library media specialist, listing professional resources available via the Internet for school library media specialists and teachers. Highlights directory sections: acceptable use policies, curriculum links, best education sites, librarian resources, publishers and…

Describes the Instructional Media Center (IMC) at South Dakota State University. Highlights include its mission and goals; staff--professional, career service employees and student assistants; four service groups--instructional technologies, media production, instructional telecommunications, and media resources; budget; and successes. (AEF)

Explains and analyzes three British information literacy models, focusing on the need to ensure that they work for students, teachers, and library media specialists. Describes criteria that are critical to an inquiry-based learning perspective in each of the three major phases of an inquiry process. (LRW)

Explains the I-Search model for student research, focusing on allowing students to pick their own topics; application in elementary and secondary education; helpful elements for school library media specialists to consider in selecting an information literacy model for use in schools, including adaptability and flexibility; and developmental…

Argues for a unifying concept for consultation research and practice based on the principle of social validity, a principle which includes the evaluation of the social importance of the effects produced by intervention procedures. Suggests that relying exclusively on consultees to socially validate goals, procedures, and outcomes is misguided. (75…

Provides an introduction to a series of articles that will review nine information literacy models for library media specialists. Topics will include integrating information literacy into the K-12 curriculum; whether the model has been tested in a controlled research environment and in the actual schools; developmental levels; and advice to media…

Discusses the role of school library media specialists (SLMS), the trend toward constructivism, "Information Power" and SLMS, and helping science teachers meet the National Science Education Standards. Includes relevant Web links and a bibliography of works concerning SLMS and science teachers. (LRW)

Presents resources relating to this issue of "Insights on Law and Society" that are intended for students, teachers, and school library media specialists. Includes resources, such as primary documents for students, Web sites, Supreme Court cases, books, an online article, and lessons. (CMK)

Provides an overview of 1999-200 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) data and describes selected findings on school safety, class size, school programs, teacher salaries, prior teaching experience of principals, professional development, and school library media specialists. The SASS is the most extensive survey of elementary and secondary schools…

This study of the extent of turnover among early childhood interventionists working in 27 North Carolina home-based programs found that 49 percent of staff, 38 percent of consultant therapists and specialists, and 68 percent of directors of programs remained employed over a 2.7-year period. Mean length of staff service increased from 1985 to 1988.…

Discusses issues of censorship and intellectual freedom that affect library media specialists and librarians. An annotated list of relevant resource materials is included, and suggestions for further action are given, including examining the library's material selection policy statement and involving students and teachers. (LRW)

Video is growing in importance for campus communicators. Four articles are presented: "For Your Eyes Only" by William R. Wright (videos for specific audiences); "Twenty Questions" by Mark Edwards (hiring a producer); "Video News Releases" by Gary T. Honnert; and "Where the Money Is" by Russ Moore (funding…

Briefly describes CD-ROM technology and discusses the possible impact of this technology on school library media centers. The advantages and disadvantages of the technology are discussed, a number of appropriate products are described, and ideas to help media specialists implement CD-ROM technology are suggested. A directory of CD-ROM resources…