Describes a study that was conducted at Ohio State University at Mansfield to measure the effects of a self-paced, self-instructional workbook, both with and without a librarian's presentation, on students' library skills and their attitudes about libraries and librarians. Students' evaluations of the workbooks are also reported. (eight…

Describes the development of a computerized library instruction program using presentation software at Texas A&M University. Application to end-user training on the OPAC (online public access catalog) is explained, software capabilities and hardware requirements are discussed, the design of an audiotape narrative is described, and student…

Discussion of multimedia technology focuses on a study of middle school students that explored ways in which students used a multimedia resource to complete a research task in art and compared results with use of a print-based resource. Topics addressed include information seeking activities and value-added characteristics. (Contains 19…

Reports on an electronic survey designed to document what academic library and computing services staff are doing to instruct users about the Internet and to determine whether they are working together or apart. The results suggest emerging service patterns, possible relationships, and ways to improve Internet training. (Contains nine references.)…

Describes a study that was conducted to investigate the information skills abilities of students in Scottish Colleges of Further Education studying for the National Certificate in Business Studies. Topics addressed include highlighting keywords, identifying subject terms, appropriate search strategies, and results that indicate a need to improve…

Examines the librarian's role in managing online access and training endusers based on a survey of librarians. Highlights include the impact on special libraries; goals of enduser training; the corporate context; instructional and training aids; enduser instruction in the virtual library; and competencies required for information literacy. (10…

Reviews the academic and nonacademic problems faced by community college transfer students. Advocates a strong role for the community college library in providing accurate information about articulation and transfer. Argues that library skills can promote transfer students' success and discusses ways community college librarians can help develop…

Describes workshops for library instruction and orientation developed at the University of Arizona to meet the needs of transfer students and graduate students. The inclusion of lectures, tours, CD-ROM demonstrations, and written materials is described; methods of publicity are discussed; and the results are indicated. (six references) (LRW)

Discusses how academic libraries and librarians in developing countries can contribute to the creation of self-directed learners and self-reliant researchers, especially among nontraditional students. The library role in independent learning programs and the collection size and library skills instruction required to meet learner needs are…

Reviews the literature on the cost effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in libraries and describes a case study of the Interactive Media Center at the State University of New York at Albany that shows continuously increasing use. Useful applications of interactive multimedia are described, and suggestions for further research are…

Describes bibliographic instructional design, a method that combines the systems approach of instructional design with the behavioral taxonomy approach. Highlights include integrating affective, cognitive, and sensorimotor objectives; and three levels of information literacy, including critical thinking, using information retrieval knowledge, and…

Discussion of the effectiveness of bibliographic instruction focuses on a study of course-integrated instruction for nursing students at the University of Northern Colorado. Assessment surveys that measured students' library and information skills are described, comparisons between nursing students and other upperclass students are examined, and…

Provides six fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in art, music and physical education, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Grade levels, objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and followup…

Describes a method of evaluation referred to as Instructional Product Verification and Revision (IPVR) and explains its use in developing a library instruction program at Utah State University. The use of HyperCard in Project FORE (Focus on Research and Evaluation) is discussed, and future plans are considered. (10 references) (LRW)

Describes the evaluation of a library orientation program for graduate students at Utah State University using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software. Results are reported that indicate the need to focus on general information access skills rather than specific subject areas. (Contains nine references.) (LRW)