A self-instructional module consisting of two 30-minute videotapes and a workbook, designed by an instruction planning committee in a college library, provides students with information on the organization and structure of the library service system, as well as basic library skills and term paper search strategies. The program is part of two…

As a companion to "Study Skills Related to Library Use," this publication provides specific examples of units integrating library skills into the teaching of content areas, and describes lesson-planning forms that may be of help to teachers and librarians. Sample units include a research unit on explorers for the upper elementary level and the…

To introduce undergraduate students to the library and to familiarize them with the various indexing systems and reference materials, the University of Michigan has produced this workbook designed specifically for their library. The information and exercises included cover physical layout, the card catalog, the Library of Congress Classification…

This curriculum guide is designed to assist the librarian and classroom teacher in providing a program of essential library skills for all secondary students, and designing learning activities which will reinforce the use of these media skills. The outline is divided into sections on locating materials; using materials; research materials;…

This library skills program, which is offered by Slippery Rock State College (Pennsylvania) as part of its Vacation College program, was developed for adults who have been out of school many years. The vacation college concept of leisure and life long learning emphasizes the learning of recreational activities, along with more practical and…

Written for practicing librarians and media specialists who want to design and develop successful programs to teach high school and college students how to locate and use print, media, human, and community information resources, this guide outlines the whys and hows of needs assessment, gives guidelines for establishing program goals and…

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Library Skills Learning Package, a printed, self-contained instructional program consisting of explanations and procedures for use of specific library resources and exercises which require the student to use a source in order to answer the questions. It was tested in a special communications class…

Findings, observations, and recommendations resulting from a study of existing library instruction programs in secondary schools throughout Massachusetts are presented. Thirty-one school systems identified as feeder schools for the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and eight smaller schools were visited to collect information which would…

This document presents the quarterly reports including narrative, summary, and financial reports, program evaluation, instructional materials, and supporting documents for the Library Service Enhancement Program (LSEP) at Tusculum College, an instructional program designed to ensure the bibliographic competency of all graduating sociology/social…

This booklet is the third in a series of ten programed instruction units which was developed as a career related language arts program to teach library skills to junior high school students. The objectives of this unit are to learn the basic functions of the card catalog and demonstrate knowledge of the material by answering the questions and…

For the past two years, the Morgan Library at Colorado State University has made use of self-guided exercises to orient new students to the physical layout of the library and to teach them about basic tools and methods of library research. Students may choose from instructional units on different topics, but all have the same format. Each requires…

Describes courses at a small liberal arts college in which faculty and librarians work together to instruct undergraduates in the use of the library. Topics covered in each course and types of teaching methods and assignments used are discussed. (CLB)

Describes a cooperative effort between public and school libraries which jointly sponsored such activities as library instruction and awareness programs, story telling and reading aloud sessions, and workshops for teachers, librarians, and media specialists. Contacts for additional information are provided. (CLB)

Describes how theories of instructional involvement of school media centers were applied at 49 schools in Pulaski County Special School District, Arkansas. Practical approaches for cooperation among media specialists, teachers, and administrators in library decision making and promotion of its role to enhance student learning are discussed. (CDD)

Describes the library instruction program at Miami-Dade Community College, a self-instructional library skills program consisting of a two-part manual, review exercises, "hands-on" assignments, and computer-scored tests. Reports on faculty and student responses to the program. (DMM)