The purpose of this annotated bibliography is twofold: (1) to identify which educational and library science literature deals with the learning needs of college students in libraries, and (2) to identify the extent to which library services have been integrated into the educational objectives and learning practices of Canadian community colleges.…

Presents an instructional unit designed to integrate information problem-solving skills within the context of honors biology and chemistry curriculum content. Audience, rationale, general objectives, skills objectives, science content objectives, unit organization, planning time, activities, evaluation, and materials are outlined. (2 references)…

Describes prereading strategies that library media specialists can use to encourage students to read for information or to read for pleasure. Directions are given for three learning strategies: sort and predict, anticipation, and building from clues. Examples used with secondary school students and outcomes are given for each strategy. (Contains…

Discusses the need to help students develop critical thinking skills, reviews definitions of critical thinking, and argues that bibliographic instruction is an appropriate teaching strategy for developing such skills. An example of an education class in which bibliographic instruction is used in this way is given. (16 notes with references) (CLB)

Discusses the role of the community college library and the extent to which colleges support effective library instruction programs. A study that examined the relationship between academic success and student use of library materials is described and recommendations for developing course integrated library instruction are presented. (23 notes with…

Discusses the role of the media specialist as a consultant in the area of instructional design and the importance of understanding and support from school principals to effectively carry out this role. The implications for flexible media center scheduling, team teaching approaches, library personnel selection, and the use of information…

Discusses the use of technology and the Internet in society and especially in our schools. Highlights include technology as a tool to help achieve educational goals; helping students use computers proficiently; technology and computer literacy; integrating computer skills within the Big6 information problem-solving process; and teaching integrated…

This document contains plans for 31 lessons intended to develop thinking skills using library media center materials primarily in the areas of language arts and social studies. Designed for various grade levels in the K-12 range, each of the lessons contains the following components: (1) behavioral and thinking skills objectives; (2) desired…

Provides five fully developed library media activities that are designed for use with specific curriculum units in reading and language arts, science, and social studies. Library skills, objectives, grade levels, instructional roles, procedures, evaluation, and follow-up are described for each activity. Topics include poetry, memory, plant/animal…

In 1990 a committee was formed to develop a list of information skills that could be used by New Hampshire library media professionals to help them develop plans for integrating such skills within their schools. Information skills are processes needed to access, evaluate, organize, communicate, and apply information efficiently and effectively.…