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Peer reviewedFaries, Cindy – Reference Librarian, 1994
Examines the history of reference services; discusses present trends in reference services; and considers possible future model shifts that will be influenced by the continuing explosion of information technology, the need for high level skills, the need for building partnerships, and the need to clarify reference service philosophies. (Contains…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Librarians, Library Automation
Peer reviewedLubans, John, Jr. – Reference Librarian, 1984
Discusses first three steps of a general model for use in planning and implementing innovative programs in organizations: identifying problem, forming task force, finding out more about problems. Application and evaluation of model at large academic library to investigate receptivity of faculty to increased teaching activities by librarians is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Planning
Peer reviewedReilly, Jane A. – Reference Librarian, 1984
Discussion of techniques of response to the reference query from public librarian's point-of-view covers patron's need-motivation; structuring library instruction program (teaching skills related to encyclopedia use, library instruction on special subjects-health); and assisting patron in gathering materials on-site and through use of…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Seeking, Library Instruction, Library Materials
Peer reviewedPastine, Maureen, Ed.; Katz, Bill, Ed. – Reference Librarian, 1989
The integration of library user education into the general education curriculum is discussed in 25 articles. Major areas covered include bridging the gap between high school and college; library skills in community colleges; library skills in colleges and universities; library use skills for off-campus programs; and issues related to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Extension Education, High Schools
Peer reviewedJay, M. Ellen; Jay, Hilda L. – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discusses changes in the role of the elementary school library media specialist. Highlights include cooperation with classroom teachers and administrators; the role of the school principal; actions to initiate change; structuring research for students' success; and sample library instructional activities. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Change Strategies, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedHuang, Samuel T., Ed.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1993
Twelve articles describe the impact of library technologies on reference services. Staff training, the academic librarian as teacher and information provider, decision-making models for planning reference services, patron database access options, management of reference services, systemwide electronic access, and the electronic library are among…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRay, Judith Thomas – Reference Librarian, 1994
Explains resource-based teaching and the necessary teamwork involving teachers and media specialists. Topics discussed include the librarian's role in curriculum planning; the role of school principals; implementation problems facing librarians; competencies needed by media specialists for curriculum planning; and how to gather support for…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Cooperative Planning, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedGrover, Robert – Reference Librarian, 1994
Reviews current trends in instructional assessment and proposes a model for assessing information skills instruction in school library media centers using principles advocated in outcome-based education (OBE). Assessment techniques discussed include observation, journals, student projects, paper and pencil tests, self-evaluation, peer evaluation,…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
