The results obtained from the application of this technique in five Latin American countries are discussed. (AB)

Reviews four programs (equivalent fractions, sentence patterns, bookself-use of Dewey system, career skills) representative of programs on a disk available from Robbinsdale Area Schools (Minneapolis, MN). Indicates programs (for Pet Commodore-16K) are interesting, well laid out, competently programed, and easy to use. (Author/JN)

Discusses the use of workbooks in teaching library skills to undergraduates, including types of workbooks, workbook developments and adaptations, and criticism of workbooks. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

Explores the use of signs and other graphics systems in library instruction, orientation, regulation, and current awareness. Designing an effective sign system, integrating graphics with other forms of instruction, and current trends are discussed. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

Lists publications concerned with the use of media in library instruction published from 1975 to 1979 and covering the areas of computer-assisted instruction; films and videotapes; signs and graphics; audio cassettes and slide-tape programs; workbooks; programs using various media formats; and evaluation of mediated programs. (FM)

Examines the long-term retention of library-use skills through the utilization of various research techniques and discusses the appropriateness of quantitative and qualitative research methodology. Conclusions indicate that long-term possession of skills is more highly related to library-use instruction than inherent ability or academic diligence.…

Describes a library exercise for journalism students designed to engage them in using library reference books. (HOD)

Discusses various high school and college level library instruction programs currently being offered as well as present day trends in the field. One approach, the individualized, self-paced workbook, is described in detail. (Author/LLS)

Reviewed are eight recent instructional kits, supplementary texts, and professional references for K-8 library and study skills instruction. (SJL)

Surveys the literature on the teaching of bibliographic search strategies to college students, emphasizing the areas of instructional content and teaching methods. (FM)

Describes an assignment in which students locate, read, assess, and discuss critical articles about the works of literature they are studying. Points to many benefits of the assignment, including its positive effects on students' library research skills. (TJ)

Composition teachers should use discarded indexes and catalog cards from the library in teaching library skills. (DD)

Lists 11 library skills and concepts that librarians want college freshmen to master. (MES)

Information literacy learning is integrated into a nursing curriculum in Australia to ensure incremental development resulting from learning experiences. A series of learning activities is related to multidimensional assessment tasks, building on each level of skill. (SK)