Innovative ideas for enhancing library programs do not have to be expensive, and they can be creative, as well as fun. (Author)

The role of the elementary media specialist in the reading program is unique in nature and creative in detail. The responsibilities outlined in this article form the criteria by which one may evaluate his success in developing a continuous process of reading in the elementary school. (7 references) (Author)

Describes a system to charge users for instructional aids and media services. (PG)

A brief description of Israel's educational system including applications of audiovisual aids and educational technology. (AK)

The key to instant media center development is improvisation and the ability to view needs in terms of their essential components. (Author)

A discussion of several methods of measuring client satisfaction for media services. (Author/HB)

The final report describes the activities of the Specialized Office for Materials Distribution (SOMD) in providing physical access to media materials for the nation's handicapped. Project background, philosophy, and organization are described in an initial chapter. Succeeding chapters are devoted to a review of SOMD activities in six areas (sample…

A study was made to relate: (1) the concepts of a library of materials and (2) newer concepts such as instructional development activities which initiate a more scientific, systematic approach to the improvement and individualization of learning experiences. The major output of the study was to be a definitive model so that the fields of library…

Major efforts should be made to foster an appreciation of research evidence to support evaluative judgments and to apply theoretical concepts from educational psychology and instructional media. With such efforts a more "scientific" evaluation of learning resources could be developed. (Author)

The media field relies on federal funding to a greater extent than do other areas of the education field. Federal programs are discussed for K-12 as well as higher education. (Author/STS)

Provides a description of the facilities, equipment, and educational resources in the Multimedia Laboratory of the College of Business Administration at the University of Texas at Austin. The types of educational activities for which the laboratory are used by business graduate students are discussed. (JL)