This series of papers on needs assessment and program evaluation for school library media supervisors defines these concepts and explores ways in which they can be applied to the school media program. Papers included are: "A Humanistic Approach to Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation," by Tom Sills; "Approaches to Needs Assessment and Program…

The land use seminar described involves the use of 12 stations containing displays relating to land use. Each student is provided a data sheet and instructed to answer questions requiring the obtaining of data from the displays. Discussion questions are also included for later attention. The guide provides instructions for the construction of each…

Five project activities of the American Federation of Teachers Teacher Center Resources Exchange are described in this report. The activity, rationale, accomplishments, and suggestions for modification are presented for the following group projects: (1) teacher center advisory group; (2) teacher center state network; (3) teacher center…

The Elementary Library Project was undertaken in order to establish and expand fifteen school libraries in areas of high concentration of low income families. The objectives of the project were to increase pupil use of the library, to increase teacher use of library materials, and to improve student work-study skills. For children lacking a home…

The objective of this guide is to provide step-by-step information needed to set up an employment and job training resource center. The format of the booklet, however, makes it easily adaptable to any small library or information center. Section I provides information and recommendations for the manager in making the decision to start a library.…

The Comprehensive Educational Center (CEC) at Plattsburgh State University College provides pre- and in-service teachers, administrators, human resource personnel, and others with a variety of services. The CEC provides free and expert consultant and instructional services in the areas of art education, curriculum evaluation and development,…

To deliver career guidance services to the secondary school students of the State College Area High School, a career resource center was established and a career counselor provided for the school. Six general areas of activity are described: (1) a library of resource materials, (2) an attractive and appropriate space for counseling or for…

This publication is designed to provide assistance in the acquisition of facilities and program development in environmental education. The descriptive material is grouped under three headings: planning the program, developing the facility, and utilizing and maintaining the outdoor laboratory. Appendices include sources of environmental education…

This directory is part of a continuing effort to identify facilities actively involved in environmental education. Designed as a guide for the casual visitor as well as the professional person, it aims to stimulate interest in nature centers, improve communication among facilities, and encourage development of new and better ones. This third…

This document contains parts four and five of a report of projects undertaken through the Hilroy Fellowship Program in Canada in 1971-72. The stated aim of the program is to encourage and reward classroom teachers who are developing new ideas for the improvement of teaching practices. The four projects reported in part four deal with instructional…

In a brief review of the use of audiovisual materials in the library, the author uses descriptions of programs in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area to document current developments in public school libraries, regional centers, district centers, and academic libraries. She notes that some centers have equipment and no media and some have media and…

Tufts University Library Curriculum Laboratory provides a classification scheme for textbooks designed for simplicity, flexibility, and accessibility. In this scheme elementary materials are separated from secondary materials, and are further subdivided first by subject, then by publisher, grade level, and edition. Further subdivisions are…

This reference guide points out the best sources on many topics for instructional units for elementary and secondary education. Biographical sources, science fiction guides, special subject encyclopedias, dictionaries of mythical places, school dictionaries, guides to historical places and events, indexes to science fair projects, crafts projects,…

This guide provides a curriculum outline for teaching elementary and secondary students to become independent and resourceful users of libraries and media centers. The text is divided according to grade level (K-3, 4-6, junior high, and high school). For each level, behavioral objectives are spelled out, instructional activities are suggested, and…

The final report of the New England Special Education Instructional Materials Center (NESEIMC) describes activities and products for the period from March 1967 to August 31, 1974. Chapters are devoted to the following functioning areas: The NESEIMC Resource Center; early childhood activities, training materials, and resources; field service…