Outlines challenges with which English as second language students confront the library and reflects on the need for global education; internationalizing curricula in colleges, high schools, and elementary schools; and library skills as key to learning. The personal approach to instruction at New York City Technical College is described. (EJS)

Among the adjustments that international students encounter when studying at colleges in the United States is the transition to independent research in an American university library. Studies indicate that Non-Native Speakers of English is the population most likely to suffer from library anxiety and therefore most at risk for lowered academic…

A survey of current academic librarians at three Ohio universities was created to determine satisfaction in the faculty status structure followed by universities and colleges in the United States. The purpose was to determine if there is a desire for a professional status--between the levels of clerical and faculty--which requires an MLS but does…

This book presents an approach for school librarians to use to introduce basic research tools to students in grades 7-12. Twelve "Excursions" (i.e., library research projects) are described. Excursions 1 and 2 provide an introduction to reference books, and Excursions 3 and 4 explore note-taking and basic organization of research papers. The…

The topic of cooperative planning and teaching addressed in five papers include: "Cooperative Planning and Teaching: A Collaborative Teaching Model for the 21st Century?--A Point of View" (Karen Bonanno); "Cooperative Planning and Teaching: A Collaborative Model for the 21st Century?--A Point of View" (Maureen Nimon);…

This study compared native and non-native English-speaking university students with respect to frequency of library usage and reasons for using the library, as well as differences between these groups with respect to levels of library anxiety. Findings were intended to be used in the planning and implementation of library services for…

Reflections of a school librarian on the impact of technological innovation in libraries. Highlights the librarian role in user education, accessioning new titles, weeding, library automation and how to avoid misleading collection use statistics, the Internet and online resources, Internet use policy, and the importance of time in adjusting to new…

Provides five fully developed library media activities that are designed for use with specific curriculum units in elementary school reading and language arts and science, and secondary school social studies. Library media skills, objectives, grade levels, instructional roles, evaluation, and follow-up are described for each activity. (LRW)

Discusses the Benton Foundation's report on the public's opinions of library leaders' visions for the future. Highlights include public libraries in the digital age; the competitive information environment; education about and access to information; roles of the public library; changing demographics; importance to minorities; collaboration with…

Describes a survey that was conducted involving participants in the library instruction program at two Canadian universities in order to describe the characteristics of students receiving instruction in Web searching. Examines criteria for evaluating Web sites, search strategies, use of search engines, and frequency of use. Questionnaire is…

Describes the instructional technology support program at Cornell University's Mann Library (New York) that integrates the print and digital libraries. Highlights include the gateway system, information literacy skills, geographic information systems, courseware, the instructional design laboratory, consulting service, delivering course materials…

Describes chat reference service to elementary and secondary school students at Baltimore County Public Library and Harford County Public Library (Maryland). Discusses funding; developing an audience and promoting the service; appropriate software; hours of service; technical issues; meeting student needs; relationships to curriculum; and teaching…

Discussion of the use of microcomputers in school libraries in the United Kingdom focuses on three models of school library computerization: (1) a library management-centered model, which addresses routine library operations; (2) a pupil-centered information skills model; and (3) a curriculum-centered model, which furthers pupil learning in…

Describes methods used to increase the participation of staff and students in their own searching at the European Institute for Business Administration. Areas discussed include the use of CD-ROM and floppy disks as alternatives to online searching, and the development of a prototype expert system to help users move between online and offline…

Provides six fully developed library media activities that are designed to be used with specific curriculum units in guidance, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade levels, instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are described…