A survey of 40 reporting academic libraries in Indiana developed this directory of library user instruction programs which provides an index profile of library resources and types of programs within the state. Entries are alphabetical in outline form and provide a library contact person, capsule information about the library instruction program,…

The findings of this study indicate that self-paced library instruction is a viable alternative to more costly tutorial or computer assisted instruction for replacement of existing library orientation tours. The self-paced instruction packet presents three basic library skills: location of books using author, title, or subject catalogs; location…

The academic library orientation workshops described are conducted by the University of Vermont to acquaint college bound high school seniors with the resources available in an academic library. Sessions consist of a location exercise in which students use the card catalog to locate specific materials, a guided tour of the library, and a written…

Designed to acquaint undergraduate students at the University of Utah with basic library resources and materials, the program of instruction presented can be used as a self-paced tool either in course related instruction or as an independent offering. A section containing floor plans of the University's Marriott Library illustrates the location of…

The library skills design for elementary schools which is described utilizes specific objectives and a teacher/library media specialist contract to reach objectives. Steps described in this instructional approach include (1) the determination of themes; (2) the performance of skills/task analysis of themes to provide objectives; (3) interviews…

This syllabus for a basic course in library automation is designed for advanced library students and practicing librarians. It is intended not to make librarians and students qualified programmers, but to give them enough background information for intelligent discussion of library problems with computer personnel. It may also stimulate the…

A panel discussion on bibliographic instruction was presented by three librarians at a meeting of the New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries in November 1974. Defining bibliographic instruction as instruction in the use of library materials rather than library orientation, the panelists talked about the…

This two part handbook introduces students to library sources in conjunction with their curriculum needs. Part 1, covering basic reference tools, is used in a library research skills unit of first semester freshman English classes. Students are introduced to the Dewey Decimal System; the card catalog; parts of a book and such reference sources as…

The learning activities collected here are designed to reinforce library skills and to make the library a more attractive place to public school students. Included are ideas for bulletin boards, crossword puzzles, matching games, treasure hunts, and find-the-word puzzles. (Author/PF)

In response to a survey which showed library users to be deficient in research skills, the Technological Institute of Monterrey, Mexico, developed a programed course in library skills using the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). The course structure featured mastery learning, self-pacing, student tutors, and emphasis on written materials.…

The reference guide and selected bibliography covers over 1,000 books, articles, government documents, theses, serial publications, and conference reports; is partially annotated; includes cross references; and has author and title indices. Part I is a guide to 275 sources. It includes an introduction called "How to Use This Bibliography,"…

Preliminary research conducted on undergraduate university students showed that those tested average only 32 percent correct on their pretest knowledge of the workings of the library card catalog. This card catalog program text has been designed to help the student learn the use of the card catalog and to use it faster and more effectively. The…

Presents several alternative approaches to the traditional research paper for teaching research and library skills. (MM)

Discusses the concept of multidisciplinary study and ways that the media specialist can coordinate this approach. A brief history of library instruction is provided, and the New York State Regents Action Plan, an example of state involvement in ensuring the level of competence in library skills, is described. (23 references) (MES)

Examination of the confrontation between patrons and technology in the library focuses on two questions evident when addressing the instruction librarian's role in humanizing technology: whether the library profession can afford to humanize interaction between client and technology, and how instruction librarians can humanize the confrontation.…