Describes the establishment of two regional learning resource centers to provide educational support services for health professional students and practitioners. Presents an analysis of users of the center, clientele support, components of a successful center, and transferability of this model to other rural settings. (Author/SK)

Briefly discusses some of the factors to be considered in selecting instructional software for microcomputers and presents an annotated list of instructional computer programs recommended by the authors for first purchase in developing software collections. A list of distributors is attached. (JL)

Of all the educators and administrators who affect the success and quality of a school, school principals are the most important. Modeled after teacher centers, the primary purpose of the principals' center would be to stimulate professional growth and effective administrative practices. (JN)

Scientific advancement is crucial to our national welfare, yet the science curriculum fails to address current social problems relevant to scientific inquiry. Moreover, scientific technology is regarded by many as a threat to their security. Possible solutions include addressing societal issues in science classes and creating regional science…

Examines the use of media, particularly by the school media specialist, to change attitudes toward children with various disabilities who are mainstreamed into regular classrooms. Kits for use with nonhandicapped children, resource books for faculty members, and other types of media are listed with annotations. References are included. (Author/BK)

Under the guidance of an artist-in-residence, students at Stuckey Elementary transformed a corner of their library/media center into a fantasy reading nook with soft sculpture fabric landscapes, and foam furniture designed to look like clouds. (Author/SJL)

Details a method of setting up and administering a career resource center in a public library. Gives specific sources of information and materials. (JOW)

Discusses aspects of the Pima county (Arizona) career guidance project: counseling theory, the counselor-consultant model, community resource center services, project accountability, and future needs. (CT)

Surveys five media center directors for promotional tips. Finds that the media specialists keep their clients aware of their programs and services in a variety of ways. (FL)

Describes the school programs, teacher workshops and other activities of four environmental education centers: Audubon Center, Greenwich, Connecticut; Whitetail Environmental Center, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Junior Museum and Nature Center, Lee County, Florida; and Wave Hill Center for Environmental Studies, Bronx, New York. (WB)

The executive director of the Association of Science and Technology Centers presents his response to criticism of industry-sponsored exhibits in science centers. He emphasizes the role of the classroom teacher in effectively using museums as learning resources where public controversy exists. (Author/SA)

Discusses the interactive role supervisors and directors of school media centers must assume and processes which they must implement in order to maintain their positions in the educational setting. Article uses examples of supervisory interface in the Cleveland Public Schools with social studies, research and development, and community resources.…