Provides a summary of a research project that is investigating how increased involvement by the library media specialist in teaching specific cognitive strategies affect students' achievement and satisfaction with their learning. Higher-level thinking skills, learning processes, students' use of information, teaching strategies, and teachers'…

Seven articles provide a curriculum guide for mathematics; reading/language arts; science; and social studies. Each article includes library media skills objectives; curriculum objectives; grade levels; resources; instructional roles; activity and procedures for completion; evaluation; and follow-up. (AEF)

Results of a survey requested by the International Council for Educational Media (ICEM) measuring the extent that video technology is used in Hungarian elementary and secondary schools show that it is a positive and complex element. (AEF)

Presents an economic model to analyze the cost efficiency of access to journal articles via three alternatives: journal subscriptions, consortium membership, and commercial document delivery. Results show cost efficiency is based on the value of future journal use, costs of delivery and subscriptions, and the value of time to patrons. (Author/LRW)

After presenting a history of censorship, the paper examines current censorship arising from people who are frightened of ideas counter to their own. The impact of music and book censorship is discussed, and the realities of political correctness are noted. (SM)

A survey of 287 deans of social work schools investigated the nature of benefits awarded to undergraduate and graduate field instructors in social work. Most frequently awarded benefits included use of library holdings/equipment, continuing education, and designation as adjunct faculty. It is recommended that programs be more attentive to this…

Describes a study of full-time library school faculty members that examined the extent to which four dimensions of job satisfaction were related to overall job satisfaction, as well as how other variables, including sex and age, affect job satisfaction. Use of the Job Descriptive Index is discussed. (17 references) (LRW)

Reading books aloud to students can motivate them to read themselves, but teachers and librarians need to learn new skills to read aloud effectively. Selecting an appropriate book, reading with expression, creating an atmosphere, and using the right questioning techniques to start a discussion all have an impact on successful reading aloud. (LAE)

Provides guidelines for selection of a local area network for a high school library and discusses network and equipment costs and computer requirements, including recommendations regarding monitors, printers, compact disk players, mouse devices, and computer architecture. A second article reviews new technology exhibited at a recent computer…

Discussion of issues related to the development of navigational tools for networked resources considers parallels and differences between traditional library materials and networked resources. Four domains of the networked environment--applications, information containers, information content, and users--are identified; and results of a pilot…

Discusses the National Engineering Education System (NEEDS), which provides a fully networked multimedia database, electronic classrooms, and authoring studios for the development of self-paced and collaborative learning environments for engineering education. Topics addressed include program goals; activities, including curriculum, recruitment,…

Six articles describe various Internet applications, including a campuswide information system that uses Gopher; using an X Windows interface for Internet access; electronic text projects; the Nevada Academic Libraries information system; Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions and electronic reference services; the Internet and OCLC. (Contains 61…

Analyzes Educable, a French program that includes a national educational film bank, a telematic server, and educational marketing. The analysis is divided into four sections: (1) teacher-users; (2) a classification of films by usage; (3) teacher use of audiovisual material; (4) the video on demand approach to a specific need. (KRN)

Describes LM-NET, the electronic discussion group for people interested in school library media work. Highlights include LM-NET's technology, history, and purpose; a profile of the LM-NET membership; an analysis of eight categories of LM-NET discussions with examples; special LM-NET features; and future developments. A description of the AskERIC…

Includes four articles that address issues concerning the professional growth and development of school librarians. Highlights include lifelong professional development; mentoring; career development through professional involvement; publishing for recognition and professional growth; professional reading; continuing education; vendors;…