A classroom in the new library at the Media (Pennsylvania) campus of Pennsylvania State University has viewing equipment on two walls. Special chairs allow students to swivel to view either wall. (Author)

Proposes that educational resource departments within academic health centers become integrally involved as a primary party in the presentation of continuing education materials to health practitioners. (FM)

Stresses the importance of management skills and budgeting expertise for school library media specialists, and discusses the budgeting process as it relates to identifying needs, sharing responsibility in securing funds, and justifying budget requests. A list of references is included. (FM)

Planning is needed to make most effective use of educational media. This should include both training teachers in its use and selecting the right media and materials. (LS)

Describes Michigan's "Marian the Librarian" campaign to educate the public on the new roles played by librarians as media specialists. (BD)

In these opening remarks, the First Lady welcomes the attendees to the White House Conference on School Libraries, including four members of Congress and several guest speakers. Presents conference focus on libraries - school libraries, community libraries - as places that are designed to enrich lives and learning. (MES)

An Italian working for Outward Bound in Great Britain describes his exploration of an Outward Bound center in southern France, focusing on the residential facilities, program philosophy, French emphasis on psychology, range of available outdoor activities, and general program design. (SV)

Discussion of the integration of information skills from a junior high school library media program into the curriculum focuses on the use of the Big Six Skills, a model that incorporates six steps for solving information problems. Its suitability for organizing information skills and curricular areas is explained. (four references) (LRW)

Presents the views of six librarians on the new version of "Information Power" (IP 2) by AASL (American Association of School Librarians) and AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology). The new version includes guidelines for school library media programs and introduces national student standards for information…

Describes the "Newseum," a recently opened museum in Arlington, Virginia, dedicated to journalism and freedom of speech. Lists its highlights: free admission, an interactive newsroom, a 126-foot video wall, a news history gallery, a domed theater with a 20-by-40-foot high-definition video screen, and "The Freedom Wall." (PA)

Continues a discussion of standards related to school library media specialists and their professional lives. Highlights include National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; American Library Association; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; International Society for Technology in Education; Council for Basic Education;…

Provides a list of Patricia Polacco's books that feature her signature artwork. Includes ideas for activities to extend the books into the classroom or library media center. Also lists related information sources about Polacco's life and work including Web sites. (LRW)

The misconceptions of students who are inspired and confused by the films and television program they see are presented. However, there are some good opportunities to engage students and encourage greater understanding and interest.

This article discusses the importance of designing a library media center that engages students in constructing new knowledge. The author describes the planning stages of a new library facility. In the early planning stages, the author focused on the expectations of the administration. She soon realized that they had included all the…