COVERING THE FIRST YEAR OF TITLE II, THIS REPORT DESCRIBES HOW THE STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GUAM, PUERTO RICO, TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS, AND VIRGIN ISLANDS USED TITLE II FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY INCREASING INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES. AREAS DISCUSSED…

A survey questionnaire, based on 88 titles identified elsewhere as popular adolescent reading, was given to 172 students with the intent of determining whether there were observable sex differences in the students' choice of books. Information sought included: (1) whether girls and boys enjoy reading for pleasure; (2) what books are enjoyed by…

Traditional ideas about differences between men and women are examined in this introductory learning module in a continuing education program for inservice school media specialists. The librarian's and media specialist's awareness of how false beliefs regarding sex roles are manifested is intended to provide background useful in the evaluation,…

An experimental writing program lasting three years and four months was held in the Chicago Public Library System, for which writers-in-residence, scholars-in- residence, and other program associates presented several series focusing on the city of Chicago. Emphasis during the first year centered on the literary/historical aspect of writing in and…

This guide to educational and library resources for handicapped individuals cites agencies, organizations, and bibliographies of children's and adult/professional books in separate sections for the aurally, visually, and mentally handicapped, and in a general section for other handicapping conditions. Guidelines for volunteers include suggested…

This annotated bibliography from the Materials Review and Evaluation Services lists reviewed and evaluated instructional media appropriate for school media centers in the area of mathematics. Educators should bear in mind that materials included in this list were selected from those which publishers chose to submit for evaluation and may assume…

THE BASIC CONCLUSIONS OF THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES ARE PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT. INFORMATION UPON WHICH THESE CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE BASED CAME FROM FORMAL TESTIMONY, INFORMAL DISCUSSION, REGIONAL HEARINGS, AND SPECIALLY…

In order to provide basic information about the study habits of In order to provide basic information about the study habits of junior college students so that more adequate facilities might be planned and designed, a sampling of 832 selected students at five California community colleges was made by questionnaire. Eighteen variables (such as sex,…

This exploratory study gathered data on the communication behavior, resource utilization, and organizational activity of Mexican, Cuban, and Puerto Rican residents of Chicago. An interdisciplinary and integrative literature review synthesizing findings from the relevant literature suggested classes of variables and relationships for this…

This study guide was prepared to assist library personnel in using the VINTAGE series, which consists of five color videocassette programs and two slide/sound shows on topics relating to public library services to the aging. The guide to these programs, which were designed for use in staff development programs and to promote community involvement,…

The text of a joint resolution of Congress is provided in three sections. The first authorizes the President to call a White House Conference on Library and Information Services by 1978 and includes specifications for: composition of the conference, the role of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science in planning and…

A study was made to develop a rationale for determining the economic justification for a national program of library and information services as described in the second draft of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Services Program Document. The economic rationale is based on improved cost effectiveness and improved utilization of…

Designed for training school library/media specialists to establish media programs as an integral part of the school curriculum, this text is divided into four general areas. The first two chapters focus on what society expects of the schools and how educators respond. Systems principles are the shown to apply to the building of an educational…

Included in this document are two competency-based tests created to evaluate candidates for Basic Media Endorsement and Professional Media Endorsement. There are two forms for each test, and each test emphasizes the skills required to evaluate and select media materials. Questions can be answered in writing, orally, or on audio cassette tapes, and…

Present thought on professional library and information science education for the future is largely focused on improvements and modifications of present programs. However, more radical changes must be made to prepare professionals to cope with future information needs. Course content, structure, and methods should be altered to deal with new and…