The selection of nonprint software media for library media center agencies, as reported by the literature of library service, instructional technology, and education was investigated. Eleven textbooks and eight research studies were selected for review. The books were analyzed for their contributions to a theory of media selection, while the…

The purpose of this project was to test the effect of an intensive acquisition effort in one region of the nation (Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont); and develop selection criteria, indexing strategies, and abstract formats congruent with user needs. The staff of The Center for Vocational and Technical Education (CVTE)…

Administrators, school media supervisors, and supervisors of instruction in the state of Maryland responded to a series of questions about the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title II, related to the implementation of the act, the utilization of federal funds, and the spread of media services through the state of Maryland. Tables giving…

The case study is the method of choice in studying instructional media projects. In contrast to experiments, which analyse the effect of a on b, and sample surveys, which ask "What is out there?", the case study asks "What happened?" and is both descriptive (unlike the experiment) and free of time (unlike the sample survey). The objective of a…

The emphasis of the revised Tulsa (Oklahoma) City-County Library System selection policy is on meeting needs of the community rather than balancing the collection in any one library. The policy includes the "Library Bill of Rights" and covers objectives, responsibilities, maintenance of the collection, controversial materials, gifts,…

Many library administration methods for dealing with routine matters are suggested in this manual. It is addressed to administrators, teachers, librarianship students and especially school librarians and library technicians at all grade levels. School library philosophies, rationales and objectives are presented. A model philosophy and policy…

This research tests the effect of multi-media presentations as a supplement to the counseling process. The limits of the study have been set to test the impact of multi-media presentations for career information to cadets who are seeking counseling assistance for their initial Air Force assignment. The career decision process can be enhanced by TV…

Sources of instructional materials suitable for occupational orientation classes are listed with addresses. The bibliography, divided between grades 8-9 and grades 10-12, covers books, pamphlets, filmstrips, films, kits, vocational interview tapes, recordings, and texts. Attention is called to articles for vocational guidance from "Changing Times"…

To determine the present status of print and nonprint media use by teachers and students in Kansas schools, a survey questioned 288 elementary and secondary school teachers. Data gathered about teacher media involvement, student media use, and teacher characteristics suggests that high percentages of teachers use professional materials,…

The five sections of the document are: General Discussion; Classroom Experiences; Evaluation and Non-Lecture Teaching; A Closing Note; and Appendix. The ten papers presented are as follows: "Lecture Alternatives and the English Class" by Stephen Judy; "Let's See How it Goes: A View of the Teacher as Manager of Student-Initiated Activities" by…

In planning media systems for individualized study it is valuable to know if printed materials are as effective as projected materials in promoting student recall. An experiment to compare printed and projected materials utilized subjects from graduate school, the tenth, and the twelfth grade. Subjects were tested on images in either printed or…

Fruitful relationships between trainers and media specialists are collaborations from the beginning. Trainers must define the problem and establish project requirements for training aids. Trainers and producers should ask questions related to (1) the project purpose, (2) audience characteristics, (3) quantity needed, (4) material distribution, and…

Outlined is the Media Development Project for the Hearing Impaired; a three-year project at the University of Nebraska, funded by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped. (BD)

Criticisms of the printed medium of instruction are made with the implication that a system which relies upon one medium of instruction is unlikely to provide either the kind of resource or the answers a teacher needs. (MN)

Information is presented regarding the Sony 5510 Learning Laboratory to help educators decide if the system is appropriate for their needs. Aspects such as peripheral equipment, optional accessories, end users, user profiles, student reactions, future expansions, and instructional uses are considered. (CB)