Described is the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) used at the University of Texas School of Library Science. (2 references) (SJ)

To meet the individual needs of students, the proposal is divided into the following three stages: (1) library orientation; (2) bibliographic methods and material; and (3) formal instruction in bibliography as a field of study in its own right, apart from any particular discipline. (1 reference) (Author)

The purpose of this program is to create an environment which encourages both a change in library styles and priorities, and concomitantly, a change in the patterns of library use. (1 reference) (Author)

The emphasis in the Wabash project is on "gates" because the whole span of research opens through about eight different families of resource materials -- catalog, bibliography, encyclopedia, handbook, index, dictionary, abstract, book review source. (36 references) (Author)

Experimenting, innovating and reforming are required to make the library school curriculum appealing to today's library school student. (Author/AB)

A review of the literature describing student use of college and university libraries indicates a low regard for the library's role in learning. A program of team instruction in which professors and librarians work together to solve problems of common concern is suggested. (NH)

Establishes the connection between the learning theories of Robert M. Gagne and systematic patterns in scientific literature and discusses implications of this connection for instruction in library use. Twenty-four references are listed. (Author/EJS)

Summarizes the literature which examines the formal and informal methods by which library reference services instruct the library user in the pursuit of information. (FM)

Discusses changes within the field of library instruction as they impact on the role of the academic librarian who works in an instructional capacity. (FM)

Reviews the experience of the Council on Library Resources (CLR) in funding programs that attempt to more closely integrate academic libraries with undergraduate education: CLR Fellowsnip Program, CLR-NEH College Library Program, and CLR Library Service Enhancement Program. Appended are bibliographies of articles about CLR programs and lists of…

A course-integrated program of bibliographic instruction utilizing a lecture/ worksheet method significantly improved the skills of undergraduate music majors in the use of the music library card catalog and the Music Index. (Author)

Proposes that academic libraries become actively and directly involved in providing teaching, research, and community services. The development and implementation of such services is discussed. (FM)

Canadian fourth, fifth, and sixth graders (n=300) were given either resource-based instruction (RBI), nonintegrated library instruction, or no library skills instruction. Sixth graders in RBI outperformed sixth graders given no instruction. There were no significant differences between nonintegrated and no instruction. Maximum learning growth…

Examines the information literacy debate, focusing on the term and its definition. Discusses the term's lack of clarity and confusion with other terms (library skills, library use, and bibliographic instruction), and considers the pros and cons of using an old term, a new term, or information literacy. Recommends using information literacy. (PEN)

Explores assumptions shared by the Earlham model of bibliographic instruction and the current information literacy movement, outlines important differences, examines conditions that inhibit change, and profiles two approaches to developing information literacy programs with strong cross-campus collaboration based on experiences at St. Olaf…