As information professionals, engineering librarians have the primary responsibilities of providing access to engineering information resources and giving instruction in how to use these resources. In the case of undergraduate engineering students, this extends to building their information literacy skills, an important component in helping them…

Welcome to the 21st century, where many students turn to Google as their main source of information. In fact, some kids wouldn't look anywhere else but the Internet. So what does that mean for nonfiction books? Five years ago, everybody warned that fresh, interactive digital content would eventually replace old-fashioned books. However, last…

The Foreign Student Outreach Program at the University of Denver library was instituted to help foreign students develop library skills. (Author/PG)

This study is a revision of an earlier study "Library Organization, Positions and Relationships" prepared in 1969. A new classification plan and job changes required a re-evaluation. There are 51 position descriptions grouped into ten major areas of activity. The description of each activity includes: (1) the function, (2) organization structure…

This description of the process used and the problems encountered by an amateur super 8 film maker in producing a 13 minute film on a limited budget for use in formal library instruction at the University of California at Berkeley, provides practical advice to prospective film makers contemplating a similar project. The film uses animation to…

Outlines some of the principles upon which evaluation efforts may be based, and discusses previous attempts at evaluation, as well as the shortcomings of some existing procedures. Guidelines for determining the objectives of evaluation exercises in relation to user education are offered. (Author/JAB)

Author suggests choosing a prolific writer for an intensive study of his background, philosophy and writings as a technique for developing an appreciation for and enjoyment of literature. (Author/NL)

An experiment with two persons without previous college courses in a graduate-level children's literature course led to a basic knowledge of children's literature and an increase in awareness of human interaction for the individual. (5 references) (AB)

The survey substantiates the opinions that library instruction is needed now more than ever before and that there is keen interest in finding new ways of meeting the needs of today's students. (Author)

A random sampling of library technician graduates in the United States, demonstrated that graduates of library technician programs benefit in salary during their first year of employment by approximately $1,250. (11 references) (Author/AB)

Reviews the extent to which educational media are employed in library instruction, the types of methods used to evaluate mediated instruction, and possible future developments in the field. Ten references are cited. (FM)

Argues that librarians who instruct library users should work out instructional approaches that combine emphasis on the particulars of sound library use with broader concepts of research and use of information. (FM)

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia School System has effectively met the challenge of providing quality library service in its 294 schools, even though few had a professional librarian. The system succeeded through the utilization of 1,100 volunteers and through the instruction of volunteers on a regular basis. Eleven references are listed.…

Describes the organization and administration of a program designed to educate adults in the use of a library. The program, which is offered as a series of six workshops led by department members, uses library facilities and library generated materials. (JVP)