Using a 40-student sample from the entering freshmen class of St. Francis Seminary High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, the library skills instruction in elementary and secondary schools was evaluated. A questionnaire was sent to 61 schools previously attended by the students in the sample to gather information on their library instruction programs.…

Critical to the youthful user of the library is his comprehension of subject headings. This study undertook an investigation of two aspects of the subject headings for juvenile literature: first, an analysis of the vocabulary levels employed in the four systems of subject headings currently in use; second, a specific analysis of the Machine…

A three-part, 50 minute, library orientation program was designed for freshmen at Mercer County (New Jersey) Community College. The first unit was a 20 minute tour and demonstration of library equipment. The second unit introduced students to the card catalog and the subject organization of books. In the third unit, students learned how to use…

Thirty-three active doctoral advisors on the faculty of a research oriented university participated in a study of the way faculty advisors prepare their doctoral candidates for the literature review portion of the dissertation. It is noted that common student opinions are: their own library use skills are inadequate; this inadequacy is shameful;…

The purpose of this study was to design, construct, and evaluate a self-instructional program of study for basic bibliographic research skills at Mankato State University Memorial Library, allowing for flexibility of time scheduling and previously acquired library skills. An existing syllabus for teaching the use of media resources and services at…

This report describes a program to advance library research skills in two sixth grade science classes. The problem was assessed through a survey, questionnaire, and worksheet, and by direct observation. Analysis of probable cause data revealed that students displayed a lack of research skills related to library research. Some of the causes were…

To determine if cooperative planning between the library media specialist (LMS) and the classroom teacher affects the integration of information access skills into the curriculum, classroom teachers in grades 1 through 5 were surveyed in 10 randomly selected schools in Cobb County (Georgia). Of the 183 teachers surveyed, 131 returned…

In response to the changes in curriculum as a result of educational reform and the introduction of information technologies into school library media centers, media specialists need to ensure that all students acquire the skills needed to manage information. This study sought to determine what assistance methods eighth-grade students would use to…

A needs assessment that utilized questionnaires and an interview showed that fifth grade students at the practicum site were not able to use reference materials appropriately. Target groups for the practicum were the fifth grade students and teachers. Constructivist methods were used to increase students' knowledge of using reference materials and…