A survey of the purposes of measurement, abuses of measurement, and barriers to evaluation. (Author)

A discussion of the relationship of three key factors to the role of the media specialist in curriculum development. (Author)

The certification process, despite its problems and constraints, is still the best means to achieve the goal of having competent and committed personnel in the school. Improved standards for certification are necessary if future generations are to benefit from the service the talented and well-trained school media specialist can provide. (VT)

The four types of theoretical considerations discussed can be used most often in setting long-range and intermediate goals and in determining priorities. (Author/AWP)

The ideal role of the media supervisor is to make the media specialist independent of the supervisor, so that he is able to function as a helper in facilitating the learning of children. (Author/AWP)

A media specialist observes a class for a semester to identify areas where audiovisual materials might enhance the presentation, and meets with the instructor to discuss potential applications of such materials and plan for the production of specialized items. (STS)

This preliminary report summarizes the types of state-issued certification available to educational media personnel and library personnel. Every state provides some type of certification. (STS)

Gives a status report on the in-school visits made by British educational television specialists to determine the needs of the schools they serve. (JY)

The special education technologist blends the competencies of a special education with those of a media specialist and instructional technologist. (Author/STS)

This article outlines the report of a Scottish Education Department group on school resource centers. It discusses staffing, functions, organization, and coordination between teachers and librarians. (KP)

Detailed criteria for the evaluation of print and non-print media needed in the expanding collections and guidance resource centers are presented. (Author)

Various results of school media center services evaluations using the Purdue Self-Evaluation system are described. (AP)

Reports results from a survey of 71 specialists and 17 generalists in the field of home economics, regarding issues facing the profession. Areas covered include (1) accreditation, (2) curriculum, (3) purpose, and (4) proposed new content areas. (CH)

A sample of 30 principals were interviewed regarding their understanding of terms describing the functions of media specialists as stated in the 1983 North Carolina evaluation instrument, and their sources of knowledge for making judgments about media specialist performance. Responses revealed substantial reliance on media specialists for…

Experiences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in teaching with interactive spreadsheet computing are described. Advantages of using this software in engineering classes are noted. (JN)