One prime consideration in facilities design is physical environment. Author contends that an equal consideration must be the type of instruction that is to take place. Unless the two considerations are integrated, the resulting structure will fall far short of its ultimate potential. (Author)

The need to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of school media programs is addressed. Media programs must prove that they contribute to a school's instructional program and to student learning. Cost estimates for establishing and operating a program are given, and research needs are discussed. (PP)

Media services department administrators at 161 public, four-year colleges and universities were surveyed regarding: characteristics of media directors, job assignments, academic preparation, work experience, participation in professional activities, time spent in job functions, and the effect of recent changes in departments. Compares results…

Data are presented from a survey of each of 34 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, Onondaga,…

This paper looks at how the goals for school library media programs are aligned with the goals of education in general and what this alignment means in terms of the allocation of resources. Citing the 1983 report, "A Nation at Risk," it argues that there may be a disparity between the actual value of the school library media program and…

Three sets of standards for use in evaluating educational media programs are compiled in these guidelines: (1) Ohio Minimum Standards of the State Board of Education; (2) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools standards; and (3) American Association of School Librarians, American Library Association/Association for Educational…

This 98-item bibliography identifies selection tools and reference sources to aid librarians and media specialists in the identification and verification of materials to be included in a collection. The first of two parts lists 32 aids to selection which include sources for advance (prepublication) information, guides for bibliographic checking,…

This annotated bibliography of selection and finding sources for both print and nonprint materials is intended for use by the librarian or media specialist. Materials listed are related to many different subject areas, skill levels, and formats for pre-school through area school students and teachers. Inclusion in the list has been limited, in…

This collection of statistical data on elementary and secondary school media programs is designed to assist local education agencies in examining their library media programs according to concepts contained in "Criteria for Modern School Library Media Programs," and other publications of the Maryland Division of Library Development and…

This annotated bibliography from the Materials Review and Evaluation Services lists reviewed and evaluated instructional media appropriate for school media centers on the study of North Carolina. Educators should bear in mind that materials included in this list were selected from those which publishers chose to submit for evaluation and may…

This annotated bibliography, from the Materials Review and Evaluation Services lists reviewed and evaluated instructional media appropriate for school media centers in the area of career education. Educators should bear in mind that materials included in this list were selected from those which publishers chose to submit for evaluation and may…

This document has been issued as a supplement to "School Library Resource Centers: Recommended Standards for Policy and Provision" because it was felt that the original document did not sufficiently deal with non-book materials. Detailed consideration is given to the functioning, financing, organization and administration of a school…

A research project compiled information on the use of free and inexpensive materials in Kansas secondary schools. Forty-six media specialists responded to a questionnaire and checklist and provided data on four topics: 1) selection and acquisition of materials; 2) storage and retrieval systems used in handling materials; 3) subjects and formats of…