While many teachers assume that graduate students have mastered the art of using the library, there is evidence that graduate students do not know how to find the information they need. A library instruction program for graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is described. (MLW)

This essay suggests that until online public access catalogs can be truly user-friendly by encouraging searchers to learn and control and relearn, making systems too easy is not in the users' or systems' best interests. Experiences at Library of Congress and examples of search strategies and menu systems are noted. (EJS)

The importance of instruction in the use of books, bibliography, and library economy is recognized by institutions of higher education in the United States. In many of the universities, colleges, and normal schools of the country prescribed courses are given in the book arts and bibliography. To obtain statistical and other data relating to…

This article describes the pioneering application of programmed instruction to classification and indexing and other established areas of library education tested at the College of Librarianship Wales from 1965 onwards. Details of the program design are given. (11 references) (Author/SJ)

A brief history, present status and future programs of libraries in the U.S.S.R. are presented. (2 references) (SJ)

Although the method discussed is intended primarily for group or classroom use, it may be used for self-instruction. (4 references) (Author/NH)

Article's purpose is to acquaint teachers with the variety of index entries that children will encounter in their use of references. (Author)

A Pathfinder functions as a step-by-step instructional tool which introduces a library user to the variety of information sources availabel in research libraries. (Author/NH)

The college library needs to broaden its collection concept to include the generic book just as college instruction needs to broaden, or discard, the lecture-textbook method of teaching. But even with substantial revision it seems doubtful that the Library-College can become a functioning reality. (25 references) (Author)

Through the teaching of library skills the student is presented with the tools that will permit him to gain independence in learning, intellectual initiative and true creativity which is grounded in that which has gone before. (30 references) (Author)

The goal of the teaching library is to extend faculty-centered, discipline-oriented studies to include development of research ability and bibliographic sophistication to levels not normally achieved by undergraduates. (14 references) (Author)

The instructional function of the library and how certain media (programed instruction, teaching machines, or Computer Assisted Instruction) can contribute to its betterment are discussed. (4 references) (Author/NH)

Discusses the learning process and factors which generally determine how much is learned, i.e., content, the librarian's style, the learner's attitude and ability, and the environment. Suggestions are provided for dealing with these factors in planning library instruction. (LLS)

Discusses the role of college libraries in the teaching of library skills to undergraduates, and describes a program in which an English department cooperated with library staff in sharing the responsibility for instruction. (FM)

Reviews the state of professional continuing education programs for librarians in the teaching of library skills to users and discusses the status of teacher training within formal library education. (FM)