This compilation of ideas for promoting school library media centers and for increasing the public's awareness of their multi-media educational resources could be adapted to various types of libraries as well as to classroom use. Included are: (1) public relations suggestions, (2) bulletin board, display, and poster instructions, (3) lesson plans,…

Article provided a checklist as a tentative guideline for the difficult question of how to judge the instructional media center. (Author/RK)

Major efforts should be made to foster an appreciation of research evidence to support evaluative judgments and to apply theoretical concepts from educational psychology and instructional media. With such efforts a more "scientific" evaluation of learning resources could be developed. (Author)

The article lists 1) the purposes and needs of a public relations program, 2) steps for organizing, 3) principles to follow, 4) some "don'ts" and, 5) ways to combat the "don'ts." (Author)

Elementary school teachers and volunteers turned a small room into a writing center, where elementary students can work on compositions with the encouragement of secondary school tutors. (SJL)

Describes the development of a teacher resource center for early childhood educators sponsored by the Chicago Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC). (CM)

Requiring students to deposit their school identification cards at a desk inside the door of the learning center and locking all doors except one reduced vandalism at East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Author/MLF)

The new learning resources center takes advantage of the sun as a heat and light source when needed, but keeps it out when not needed. (Author/MLF)

The European Centre for Higher Education (CEPES) in Bucharest is described, beginning with the role of higher education in national development and also considering regional cooperation, CEPES' functions, support to decision-makers, and ongoing and special activities related to information, documentation, and liaison. (Author/LBH)

Gives some suggestions from secondary school teachers on what the instructional media center should offer and discusses the role of the media specialist in improving services. (RK)

Report of an attempt to analyze the types of students who use the facilities and the type of learning aid they prefer. (Author)

In order to involve teachers, administrators, and students in the planning process, a simulation game was used to redesign an intermediate school library. (STS)

The media field relies on federal funding to a greater extent than do other areas of the education field. Federal programs are discussed for K-12 as well as higher education. (Author/STS)

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)

Presents performance and purchasing information for audio-active and audio-passive headsets and for listening centers (junction box or wireless system), with charts of models, manufacturers, prices, and other specifications for the equipment. Includes advice on types of equipment for training use, mechanical factors, and safety considerations. (MF)