Realizing that instructional materials center development in older buildings almost always involves remodeling, the authors discuss principles of building redesign. Experiences in remodeling Madison, Wisconsin, elementary schools are included. (CC)

Describes the planning, including learning centers and a media library, for Bryant Woods Elementary School. Includes building data. (CC)

Discusses the concept and organization of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) with emphasis on current and planned services provided by the center. (DE)

The new standards are analyzed on the basis of jointure, need, total involvement, approval and authorship. (JB)

The authors describe the background and organization of the Heltwate School (Cambridgeshire, Great Britain) which takes a service center approach to helping young children with learning difficulties. (SB)

Describes the Educational Resources Center at Clarkson College in Potsdam, NY, which opened in October of 1980 and makes extensive use of the new technologies. (CHC)

Describes three programs offered by the San Diego History Research Center for teaching local history to secondary students. Students tour the Center, use primary sources to write research papers for a contest, and view a slide presentation. (AM)

Describes a career exploration program that assists college freshmen in formulating realistic and flexible personal career plans. Aspects of the program that are discussed include initial organization, technical services, guidance services, career resource center development and growth, and impact on advisement and guidance services. (CT)

A volunteer project by a community group has enabled parents to have access to a lending library of materials for home instruction of their handicapped children. Teachers specify materials appropriate to the child's needs. (CL)

The Smithsonian Institution's educational mandate has served as the basis for the Institution's growth and development from its inception. This continuing process has led to the development of a center of learning with educational concerns and accomplishments that are broader than those usually connoted by the term "museum." (JN)

Presents a case study of the development of a faculty media production laboratory by Michigan State University's media center, describing funding, facilities, promotion, utilization, and future plans. (CMV)

Criticism is offered concerning the biases of exhibits in science and technology centers provided by industries. Some are said to promote the activities of the industry and ignore the chance to challenge visitors by presenting balanced information. (SA)

Describes the procedures used in Precision Teaching with less severely handicapped students, including staff training, teacher duties, student screening, and treatment. These procedures are based on direct and daily measurements which are recorded on a standard behavior chart to simplify communication about and illustrate the rate of learning.…