Thirty librarians from Great Britain attended the Seminar on Human Aspects of Library Instruction. This document is a transcript of the tape from the Seminar. It provides the text of the papers presented, and the verbatim oral questions and answers of the group discussions. The two papers presented are: (1) "Instruction or Induction: The…

On May 7, 1971, the Eastern Michigan University library was host to the first annual conference on library Orientation for Academic Libraries. The purpose of the conference was to explore solutions to such problems as: how to motivate students to use the library, how to teach proper methods of research, and how to assist the faculty in the maximum…

Discusses the unique problems and special needs of graduate students and how one library, dedicated to serving graduate students, attempts to provide specialized programs to meet their needs. The setting of goals, the establishment of priorities, and staff involvement in the planning and development of new programs are reviewed. (Author)

A survey of students' knowledge of the library should be a prerequisite for the design of library instruction programs. (JAB)

Combined craft and library media activities with Christmas holiday themes are suggested to develop card catalog and indexing skills, Dewey decimal classification system and location skills, and literature appreciation. (MES)

Reviews briefly the state of library instruction in today's academic libraries. Discusses three approaches to teaching library skills at the freshman level and details the author's experiences in working with a freshman composition course. (HTH)

Discusses the use of workbooks in teaching library skills to undergraduates, including types of workbooks, workbook developments and adaptations, and criticism of workbooks. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

Explores the use of signs and other graphics systems in library instruction, orientation, regulation, and current awareness. Designing an effective sign system, integrating graphics with other forms of instruction, and current trends are discussed. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

Lists publications concerned with the use of media in library instruction published from 1975 to 1979 and covering the areas of computer-assisted instruction; films and videotapes; signs and graphics; audio cassettes and slide-tape programs; workbooks; programs using various media formats; and evaluation of mediated programs. (FM)

Examines the long-term retention of library-use skills through the utilization of various research techniques and discusses the appropriateness of quantitative and qualitative research methodology. Conclusions indicate that long-term possession of skills is more highly related to library-use instruction than inherent ability or academic diligence.…

Discusses various high school and college level library instruction programs currently being offered as well as present day trends in the field. One approach, the individualized, self-paced workbook, is described in detail. (Author/LLS)

Reviewed are eight recent instructional kits, supplementary texts, and professional references for K-8 library and study skills instruction. (SJL)

Surveys the literature on the teaching of bibliographic search strategies to college students, emphasizing the areas of instructional content and teaching methods. (FM)

Composition teachers should use discarded indexes and catalog cards from the library in teaching library skills. (DD)