Provides eight fully-developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in guidance, music, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Components described for each activity include (1) objectives, (2) subject area objectives, (3) resources, (4) instructional roles, (5) activity and procedures, (6)…

Reach for a Book is the theme for Children's Book Week 1986, and book presentations, activities, and exhibits to emphasize the joy of reading are listed. A Book Week Puzzle Packet provides two puzzles designed to reinforce the idea of using the card catalog to find materials on specific subjects. (EM)

This section provides fully-developed library media activities, most of which are designed to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in following areas: health, professional staff development, reading/language arts, physical education, science, social studies. Curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activity and…

This section provides fully developed library media activities, most of which are designed to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in the following areas: music, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, evaluation, and…

Examines the information problem-solving (Big Six Skills) approach to performance evaluation, which allows library media specialists to focus on student performance and how it benefits from specific activities. Describes the "Big Six Skills Approach": task definition, information seeking, location and access, use of information,…

Provides seven fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in career education, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are described for each…

Provides seven fully developed library media activities to be used in conjunction with specific curriculum units in health and safety, reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Objectives, curriculum objectives, appropriate grade levels, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation,…

Provides nine fully integrated library media activities to be used in connection with specific curriculum units in art, social studies, health, mathematics, and science. Library media skills objectives, curriculum (subject area) objectives, grade level, resources, instructional roles, activities and procedures for completion, evaluation, and…

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…

Presents ideas which offer a change from the normal school library media center orientation. Suggestions include: name tags, relay races for information, Dewey Decimal Hopscotch, written descriptions of the library media center, introduction of sections of the library media center with answers for students to supply questions to, short quizzes,…

Games are one of the easiest ways to capitalize on students' learning strengths. Offers an example of how to develop games for the library. Presents ideas for teaching students the parts of a book through: cards; a board game; a dice game; a simulation game; an action game; a question-and-answer game; and a bingo game. (AEF)

This activity booklet introduces young children to libraries and media centers and to beginning library skills by means of pictures to color, connect-the-dot pictures, cut-outs, puzzles, games, and space for drawings. Captions are provided on each page. The booklet is designed for use by the individual child and is recommended for a library story…

Compiled from a 1980 survey requesting library science guides for elementary and secondary schools, this booklet contains numerous learning activity examples from 36 states which are presented in three main sections. The introduction contains the preface and strategies for teaching learning skills. The major part of the document focuses on using…

Provides fully developed library media activities designed to be used in connection with specific curriculum units, including art, health, reading and language arts, science, and social studies. For each activity, the objective of the exercise, resources, instructional roles of librarians and teachers, procedures involved, evaluation, and…

Provides six library media activities designed for use in connection with specific curriculum units in art, science, and social studies. The activities focus on appreciating Georgia O'Keefe, sound travel, rock identification, Thanksgiving customs, state road maps, and world religions. The descriptions include objectives, grade levels,…