Describes a 3-part presentation for preschoolers to help them learn about hospitals: reading a story and showing pictures; demonstrating hospital equipment; and encouraging children to "play hospital" with the equipment. (ED)

Article discusses how videodiscs will revolutionize the distribution of "free" films. (SF)

Three experts offer their opinions on the questions of copyright and video tape recordings. (JY)

A look at how the establishment and maintenance of expertise in existing and evolving techniques of message design, media design, media production, developmental testing and validation can require faculty members be trained. Training can, and should be, provided by means of purposeful programs of in-service education. (Author/HB)

A systemic view of training and development emphasizes art and science touched with creativity. In such a view, media are central to the concept of human reliability, and should be specifically designed to enhance communication. (SK)

Developing a catalog retrieval system that permits easy access to specific software topics and formats as well as categories and brands of equipment and supplies is a simple task. (Author)

Presents the application of an interdisciplinary media program approach with specific emphasis on botany and related sciences at the Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School in Newton, Massachusetts. (Author/ER)

Discussion of the media fair as a way to make media education an integral part of the schools. (Author/ER)

An imaginary discussion of library-college thought. (PF)

This article presents a model program for teachers and instructors who wish to create a program of complete freedom in visual expression. (RC)

A kit of materials has been developed which provide a model of good radio programing and the opportunity to practice the skills involved in making programs. (JY)

Alphabetical lists of useful books on audiovisual topics, arranged by broad subject areas. (LS)

The author's purpose is to offer a frame of reference and a theoretical and practical base in advance of publication of the proposed document, Media Programs: District and School,'' prepared jointly by the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (Author/SJ)

A description of the filming of a program for educational television. (JA)