The Mechanized Information Center, a department of The Ohio State University Libraries, offers to the campus community several batch-mode information services from commercially available data bases. The search request interview provides an opportunity for instruction regarding OSU's computer-based literature searches, automated library facilities,…

The University of Wisconsin-Stout library has developed a keyword out of context (KWOC) index to handle repetitive, routine or directional questions for students. (PF)

A new way to personalize library orientation and develop library skills using a media kit consisting of three cassette tape recordings and a workbook developed at Oklahoma Christian College is described. Selection of the equipment used is also discussed. (Author/KE)

A recent questionnaire on instruction of graduate students in the use of the university library brings up to date a similar survey reported in 1958. (4 references) (Author)

A student evaluation of the computer assisted library instruction (CAI) being employed in the University of Denver's Library is described. The users' opinions of the CAI mode is sought in order to help librarians assess local applicability. (Author/NH)

To meet the individual needs of students, the proposal is divided into the following three stages: (1) library orientation; (2) bibliographic methods and material; and (3) formal instruction in bibliography as a field of study in its own right, apart from any particular discipline. (1 reference) (Author)

The emphasis in the Wabash project is on "gates" because the whole span of research opens through about eight different families of resource materials -- catalog, bibliography, encyclopedia, handbook, index, dictionary, abstract, book review source. (36 references) (Author)

A review of the literature describing student use of college and university libraries indicates a low regard for the library's role in learning. A program of team instruction in which professors and librarians work together to solve problems of common concern is suggested. (NH)

Vibiana Bowman enjoys spending time with young adults--which is just as well since she has a few of her own, has done her time as scout leader, and now teaches proper research methods to students at Rutgers University--Camden. She first discovered how much this instruction was needed when she noticed her own kids cutting and pasting copy from the…

The Library Outreach Program Committee at Western Washington University serves as a coordinating body for outreach activities to the non-departmental campus community. Successful projects include collaboration with New Student Services/Family Outreach, Academic User Technology Services, and Residential Life. A database of outreach activities…

In developing a Library Orientation Tour, it is important to be perceptive about the needs of a college population. At Queensborough Community College the student population is a mix of traditional and non-traditional students from diversified backgrounds. The initial contact with the Library, and its resources, may be overwhelming for students…

Discusses how library instruction can promote the basic purpose of university education--to guide the student towards becoming a self-directing individual. (Author/PF)

As a replacement of the conventional staff-guided group tour for new students at Mercer County Community College, a self-guided tour method was developed. This method utilized a recorded cassette tape and number coded floor plan. With this method, students can be oriented in a meaningful way within their library, at their own pace with no loss of…

A detailed account of an experiment in which the use of library reference tools and other materials was consciously incorporated into college coursework is presented, along with an evaluation of the results. (1 reference) (KE)