A system for library orientation used at the University of North Dakota included cue cards suspended from the ceiling in five areas--reference, study room and computers, periodicals, government documents and microforms, and special collections--at which a tour group would listen to a brief talk. Student and staff response was favorable. (1…

The overall objective of the simulation game "INDEX-IN-DICE" is to familiarize the student with the variety and number of periodical indexes and abstracting services available as sources of current information. (Author/ER)

A cooperative effort, Project LOEX (Library Orientation Exchange), designed to exchange ideas and information relating to orientation and instruction in academic libraries is discussed. (Author/SJ)

The correct strategy for any contemplated requirements study is precisely whatever management needs at the time to make a good intuitive choice among alternate courses of action--no more and no less. (19 references) (Author)

Evaluation and the objectives of library instruction are inextricably linked; evaluation starts with a questioning of the necessity of library instruction itself. It begins by asking if library instruction can meet student needs, if it embraces realistic objectives, and if it is cost effective. (17 references) (Author/NH)

One of the major findings of this study is that the use of the library, especially in the eyes of the nonuser, is strictly course-related, and unless he is "guided" in this manner, the inspiration or the inclination, or the time to extend himself are not there. (6 references) (Author/NH)

What should be taught in a library instruction program for general biology students is presented and two ways of providing the instruction are discussed. The two methods, lecture-demonstration and guided exercise are described, and evaluated for their effectiveness. (7 references) (Author)

Presents guidelines for teacher-librarian cooperation, especially in regard to planning ahead for class assignments requiring library resources and conducting group visits to the school or public library. (SJL)

Describes the library skills workshops, expressly designed for faculty secretaries, executive secretaries, administrative assistants, and clerk-typists, that have been successfully experimented with by the University of Maine at Orono Libraries. (Author)

Presents theoretical frameworks relating to technological change and innovation, including the diffusion of innovations, and then discusses how those theories can be applied to the management of instruction programs in libraries. Highlights include traditional instructional strategies; infrastructure and support; integrating technology into…

Describes a process approach to library media skills instruction which would focus on the development of students' critical thinking skills and give them the ability to examine and utilize information. The importance of instructing students in database searching and ways that database searching will enhance information skills development are also…

The problem of inadequate library research skills among senior business students was investigated by conducting a library session for business strategy students. Surveys administered before (n=87) and after (n=103) the session indicated that business-oriented library instruction is beneficial. (JOW)

Reviews the original Conference on Library Orientation, later called the LOEX (Library Orientation and Exchange) Conference, and discusses the history of academic library instruction as influenced by those conferences. Highlights include change and continuity, and bibliographic instruction versus library orientation. (Author/LRW)