Discusses first three steps of a general model for use in planning and implementing innovative programs in organizations: identifying problem, forming task force, finding out more about problems. Application and evaluation of model at large academic library to investigate receptivity of faculty to increased teaching activities by librarians is…

Describes a systems development process to organize and report the data needed to prepare a microcomputer program for evaluating library instruction programs in high school libraries and media centers. A flow chart illustrating the sample program and seven references are included. (JL)

Presents a program planning process for cooperative planning by teachers and media specialists. Planning elements described include objectives; content; organization; methodology; activities; and evaluation. A planning checklist is included. (MES)

Developed by the Criteria and Procedures for Tenure, Promotion and Salary Increases Review Committee of the University of Oklahoma Libraries, this document is the result of the committee's charge to review the current criteria for teaching, research, and service; consider strengthening the criteria; and recommend any changes that should be made.…

This American Library Association (ALA) policy statement and procedure manual is intended for use in the preparation of all standards issued by ALA and its component units to insure coordination of format and correlation of content of ALA standards. A brief discussion of the purpose of standards is offered, followed by definitions of four types of…

This booklet is the second 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 how to use the Dewey Decimal system and demonstrate this knowledge by completing a series of exercises and tests.…

This booklet is the fifth 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 demonstrate mastery of the use of the Readers' Guide and to reinforce skills in finding periodicals by performing hands-on…

This booklet is the sixth 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 objective of this unit is to demonstrate knowledge of the history and format of periodicals by answering questions and performing practical exercises…

This booklet is the seventh 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 for the student to be able to (1) list ten parts of a book, (2) demonstrate knowledge of the function of each part, and (3)…

This booklet is the eighth 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 for the student to be able to (1) list ten format sections of a book (e.g., table of contents, glossary, bibliography), (2)…

Outlines the characteristics of TRAINER, a computer-based system designed to aid individuals in learning and practicing the search skills needed in using online bibliographic retrieval services. (FM)

This pamphlet was designed to acquaint faculty at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice with general non-criminal justice services available in the college library for their own research and study. Emphasis is placed on using the reference collection of a small library and the expertise of the library staff to identify and locate information…

This booklet is the first 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 objective of this unit is to be able to perform the tasks required of library assistants under the supervision of the school librarian. Students study the…

This booklet is the tenth 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 objective of this unit is for the student to read seven "paragraphs" on librarianship as a career, and complete tests and activities to demonstrate…

Suggestions for teaching college students the necessary bibliographic skills are offered to college librarians and faculty members. Focus is on cooperation between faculty and librarians, and skill development that is deliberately built into the curriculum. (JMD)