Describes a library youth participation group's creation and production of a controversial play about censorship and the freedom to read. Discussion includes performance cancellations by middle schools, news coverage, book talks, videotaping, a paper chain parade, and an intellectual freedom award. (AEF)

Discusses the lack of literature relating to cultural differences and school library media programs and reviews the book "Beyond Culture" by Edward T. Hall. Highlights include the population/environment crisis, cultural literacy, the use of technology, and Marshall McLuhan's idea of the global village. (LRW)

Describes a study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles, to evaluate the need for preservation of oversized pocket illustrations in geology master's theses. Factors contributing to deterioration are described, including mechanical and chemical factors; criteria for defining conditions are listed; and suggestions for preventing…

Comments on the research finding that trained support staff can relieve the teacher librarian of routine tasks, making the resource center more efficient and effective. Five doctoral dissertations are cited. (EA)

Results of a survey of nursing students and qualified nurses in the United Kingdom indicate that nurses tend not to be readers and that they consult colleagues and personal collections for information concerning patient care and for personal use. Findings show that nurses use libraries infrequently except for research and coursework. (12…

Describes two multicultural projects designed by a middle school librarian and a high school librarian in cooperation with teachers. The first project consisted of five lessons for sixth graders about Puerto Rico and its culture. The second project included units for high school students that examined family roots and the geography, culture, and…

Summarizes OCLC's linking strategy for national networks, i.e., the Internet and the National Research and Education Network (NREN). The telecommunications environment for libraries is discussed and aspects of network links are considered, including governance, performance/support, economics, and future developments. Planning strategies for…

A pilot project at the Medical College of Wisconsin illustrates how even small computing organizations with limited financial and staff resources can provide remote access to CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read-Only-Memory) databases, and that providing such convenient access to a vast array of useful information can greatly benefit faculty and students.…

Discusses the interpretation of copyright law that affects libraries and media centers that provide videotapes to patrons. Topics discussed include the concept of fair use; conditions that permit copyrighted materials to be used in the classroom; patron's use of copyrighted videotapes within the library; and licensing and duplication rights. (LRW)

Discusses the relationship and interdependence of children's libraries and publishers of children's books. Developments in publishing for children in the United States, Great Britain, and Canada are examined; publishing trends are described, including a more global approach; and the influence of technological changes are considered. (five…

Presents a composite picture of doctoral programs in schools of library and information science that updates and supplements two earlier studies of doctoral programs. Highlights include levels attained on admissions criteria, time taken to complete the program, methods of choosing doctoral committees, and positions held by graduates of doctoral…

Discusses the use of local area networks (LANs) in libraries and offers suggestions for less expensive versions through resource sharing. Varying disk sizes are discussed, file sharing is described, printer sharing is explained, and combined hardware and software packages for connecting two to four computers are described. (20 references) (LRW)

Provides six fully developed library media activities designed to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in mathematics, social studies, reading/language arts, and science. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and followup are…

Presents an introduction to the ARCS Model of Motivational Design which identifies four motivational factors required for increasing the appeal of instructional presentation: gaining and sustaining attention; providing relevance; building confidence; and promoting satisfaction. Instructional strategies and ideas for applying the model to…

Describes a study designed to evaluate the performance of an experimental semiautomatic map cataloging advisor, Mapper, in the descriptive cataloging of single-sheet maps from U.S. publishers. Hypotheses tested are discussed, treatment of experimental and control groups is described, and it is reported that Mapper helped produce better cataloging…