The journal's editor reviews the past decade's successes and disappointments in the field of education. (LS)

The results of a survey of selected state departments of education and media specialists who were asked how they would organize their media programs if funds were unlimited. (LS)

Describes common problems with signs used in school libraries and offers suggestions for improving their effectiveness. Techniques to be considered in designing legible signs are discussed, as well as developing a system of signs by evaluating their function in terms of instructional objectives. A list of suggested readings is provided. (CLB)

The Learning Resource Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center limits its nonprint collection to three formats: 3/4- inch U-Matic videocassettes, audiocassettes, and 35mm slides. (PF)

In a presentation at a symposium on educational media for teaching the deaf (1974), the author discusses trends in instructional technology and programs providing educational services for handicapped children, focusing on the new Learning Resource Center Network. (LS)

Data are presented from a survey of each of 30 New York State community colleges: Adirondack, Broome, Cayuga, Clinton, Columbia-Greene, Corning, Dutchess, Erie/City, Erie/North, Erie/South, Finger Lakes, Fulton-Montgomery, Genesee, Herkimer, Hudson Valley, Jamestown, Jefferson, Mohawk Valley, Monroe, Nassau, Niagara, North Country, Orange,…

In this paper presented at a school media staff development institute, the author discusses the motivation of children in using library/media materials, and describes picture books he has written. Friendly and responsive librarians and media specialists should create an exciting atmosphere for children in the library. Frequent library visits,…

This bibliography of media selection tools lists review and evaluation sources published primarily since 1975 to assist school systems in locating and selecting library materials for students. The first of four sections provides a comprehensive alphabetical listing by title which includes publisher and price, as well as a brief annotation, for…

Media appropriate for school media centers are presented with critical annotations. Entries were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. Items are listed by types of media: books, 16mm films, filmstrips, games, kits, periodicals, and recordings (cassette tapes). Each entry includes…

The Learning Resources Center (LRC) represents a merger of library and audiovisual resources. The material in this publication consists of an overview of the various aspects involved in this merger. There are chapters on the emergence of the LRC: the library as LRC; LRC administration; resource centers in elementary schools, secondary schools, and…

The guide was written for use by Texas schools in planning media programs responsive to the school's educational goals and objectives as well as user needs and interests. Guidelines are offered for the full spectrum of learning resource center staff. A planning guide gives quantitative statements for four levels with the recommendation that…

This document is in fact three separate entities which are issued as companion volumes. "Programs of Media Centers Recommended for Visiting and Observation" (November 1972) lists 13 schools throughout New Jersey which would be attractive to those interested in media centers and programs. The schools are listed by level--elementary,…

The study estimated costs to the State of Pennsylvania and to local school districts for establishing and maintaining instructional materials media centers including materials and personnel. Results indicated that State subsidized regional media centers would be less costly for both the State and local districts and that the range of available…

This annotated bibliography surveys current selection and finding sources for print and non-print materials. It is designed as a source of collection building information for school media centers and school learning resource centers. Reviews, finding lists, and bibliographies covering preschool through college level materials are included. Books,…