The use of formal (resources and consultants) and informal (interaction among faculty) communication networks, and extrinsic (encouragement of administrators) and intrinsic (personal satisfaction) rewards are examined for their relative ability to predict college faculty use of instructional innovations. Formal networks prove to be the best…

Presented in this article is a set of guidelines to follow in the selection of a science textbook. Instructions on how to examine textbooks are given. Topics considered are types of experiments, appropriateness of content, definition of concepts, meaningful activities, sequence, reading level, eye appeal, and safety. (SA)

Examines self concept growth and development of urban youth using the Pier-Harris instrument and helps them in a resident camp setting using the Pfeiffer and Jones instructional techniques to improve their self concepts. (Author/RK)

This is a "how to" article covering everything from blueprints and budgets to material collection and classification. (Author)

Presents six curriculum guides for reading, language arts, science, and social studies. Each activity identifies library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade levels, resources, librarian and teacher instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, activity samples, guidelines for evaluating finished activities, and…

Describes a partnership between the Museum of Natural History at Wilson College and an elementary school, in which the museum provided the school with access to its services and facilities, a newsletter, teacher workshops, and access to educational resources, while the school's obligations included administrative support and access to the faculty.…

Benefits for including popular culture resources in the school library resource center and classroom are that they provide entrees for communication and teaching; baselines of student knowledge; abundant and popular resources; opportunities for teaching critical thinking skills; and diversity. Discusses how teacher librarians can choose the most…

Explains the need for scientific and technological literacy, the role of supplementary teaching materials specifically created for this purpose, and the successes and difficulties in creating teaching materials in a workshop. Concludes that science teaching today is not designed to promote literacy and does not assist students in becoming the…

Families need to become involved with their children's development of information literacy skills. Statistics on television and home computer ownership and online access for families and schools are presented, and resources that school library media specialists can use to promote family involvement are described. (AEF)

This listing provides directory information for the national Helen Keller Center and its 10 regional offices. The centers provide extensive evaluative and rehabilitation services to people who are deaf and blind. (CR)

Discusses electronic journals available on the World Wide Web, particularly in the field of education. Highlights include hypermedia journals; journals, the Internet, and education and learning theory; journal formats; the role of the librarian; and concerns, including archiving, copyright, updating, and subscriptions. (LRW)

Examines the current state of technological access to campus resources in light of tighter community college budgets across the country. Focuses on the objective measurement of technology costs that can be used efficiently in this new era of accountability. Describes the Technology Costing Methodology (TCM), which is available for downloading. (NB)

Argues that the processes of locating, interpreting, and applying ideas gained from reading have remained constant, in spite of changing resources. Offers advice for structuring students' use of the Web by using an instructor-based site called WebQuest. Describes four ways to navigate this online resource. (NB)

This article reviews early intervention resources for supporting infants and toddlers in intensive care units (ICUs) and their families. The resources cost $50 or less and include a video, three books, two Web sites, and a publication listing assessment tools, guidelines for family-centered practice, participatory exercises, and a bibliography.…