Describes a study in which the textbooks and specialized periodicals in information science used by 26 Brazilian library schools were grouped by 39 course topics and evaluated by various criteria. A methodology for identifying gaps in coverage by the available instructional materials and establishing priorities for production is presented. (8…

Describes the European Institute for the Media (EIM), located at the University of Manchester, which is the major center of media policy research and development in Western Europe. Topics discussed include the institute's objectives, research programs, consultancies, role in developing countries, internships and post experience courses, Library…

Reviews physical and mental factors that influence the reading habits of older Americans. Discusses their motivations for reading, reading programs for institutionalized elders, ways to encourage older people to use the public library, and other ways to encourage older people to read. (SKC)

Discusses the phenomenon of burnout among human service professionals in general, and librarians specifically, and argues that lack of professional autonomy is the true underlying cause. Suggested measures for eliminating or coping with burnout include activities at the individual, professional, and societal levels. (10 references) (CLB)

This discussion of the progress made in the fields of technology and communications in India describes a number of government projects, leading manufacturers and industries, advances made in various areas, and the current status of information technologies in India. (CLB)

Presents a media production unit for grade 3 which combines library media, art, language arts, and science skills to produce a slide-tape program of original poetry. Unit goal, subject area objectives, performance objectives, materials, procedures/activities, and evaluation are described. Five resources are listed, and a sample script is included.…

Provides seven fully developed library media activities to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in music, physical education, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Elements described for each activity include objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures, evaluation, and…

States that the task of the school is to motivate and enable people to continue their education throughout life. Proposes that this goal be met by arousing students' interest in reading while they are being taught to read. Presents the criteria for a good school library and discusses ways in which student interest may be aroused. (GEA)

Outlines the processes undertaken at Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education to identify an appropriate basis for a course to educate information professionals to work in a range of positions inside and outside the library setting. The philosophies, assumptions, and beliefs of the course design team are presented. (Author/CLB)

Outlines model for ascertaining continuing education needs of regional library and information workers based on practical experience in New South Wales, Australia. Search workshop strategy was used to gather together regional librarians to explore needs, available resources, and conditions to be considered in planning regional continuing education…

Reviews definitions and the scope, history, technological capabilities, and other significant issues of electronic publishing. Advantages and disadvantages of electronic publishing are compared to those of traditional publishing, and possible future impacts of electronic publishing on books and libraries are considered. (CDD)

Librarians in selected Midwestern academic libraries were surveyed to determine their involvement in continuing education activities and their level of job satisfaction. Findings indicate that participants in credit courses, workshops, and writing for publication were more satisfied than nonparticipants, although convention attendees were less…

Describes the microcomputing services offered by the Learning Resources Center at Tulsa Junior College to students, faculty, and library staff, discussing such issues as software development, student use of software in the library, and the need for microcomputer literacy among library staff. (DMM)

Describes the database developed by Tulsa Junior College's Learning Resources Center to control its microcomputer software holdings. Describes the college's automated environment; bibliographic and physical difficulties associated with microcomputer software; the in-process database; and software descriptors associated with catalog records. (DMM)

Describes the technology curriculum for eighth graders at the Greece Central School District in New York. The curriculum features technology program/library cooperation to let students produce video programming. (CH)