An argument is presented for locating instructional materials development units in university departments of agricultural teacher education. Reasons given include the expertise in research, writing, and evaluation existing in those departments. (JH)

This second article about the long-term effects of the 1964-67 national media demonstration study, Project Discovery, discusses some issues in media management and points out several important factors to be considered in planning the management of media for accessibility. (CMV)

Shows how a community college library can become a vital part of instruction through collections and services more closely linked to occupational curricula. (DC)

New or remodeled library learning centers for 125 elementary and 44 high schools are close to completion in Columbus, Ohio. (MLF)

The author describes three of the 50 model programs profiled in his book "School and Public Library Media Programs for Children and Young Adults." The criteria used to define an exemplary program are also discussed. (JPF)

A series of articles explores the role and activities of school librarians, especially focusing on evaluation procedures. The topics discussed include librarians' and evaluators' perceptions of important evaluative criteria and a description of a performance based evaluation model. The last article describes working in an international school…

Examines the evolution of library and media services at Nassau Community College, focusing on the ongoing expansion of film and other audiovisual collections. (DMM)

Describes the phases of the integration of academic computing into the operations of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Reviews planning and operational stages and discusses future directions. (DMM)

Reviews research findings and briefly outlines several strategies for encouraging teachers to utilize available educational media and the expertise of the school media specialist. (6 references) (CLB)

Describes specific activities for promoting the services of the school library during School Library Media Month in April. Illustrations of and instructions for making promotional buttons, bookmarks, book jackets, banners, flags and puzzles are provided. (EM)

Argues that librarians who wish to build effective video collections need to know what is available and negotiate with distributors for multiple copies and lower prices. Purchasing practices of a school system and a public library are described, including adherence to copyright law. Duplication rights and off-air taping are explained. (EM)

Examines the learning resources center cooperative as a tool for dealing with technological change and human resources development. Describes the Northern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative as a model, highlighting benefits such as the cooperative purchase of supplies, equipment, and educational materials; resource sharing; staff development;…

Compares online literature retrieval with traditional reference services. Discusses the reasons for and against adding online reference services to two-year college libraries and the unique applications online search services may have in the community college environment. (CBC)

Traces the eight-year planning and construction process which resulted in the Santa Monica College Library and Learning Resource Center (LRC). Describes the facilities and services of the LRC, budgeting allocations and financial problems, staffing, and use of automation. (DMM)

Stresses the need for involvement of media specialists in curriculum planning and teaching, lists school districts that have developed library skills curriculum guides, and describes model resource units. Five steps to resolve obstacles to successful implementation of the program are suggested. (CLB)