Describes an interactive video program crafted to instruct beginning television production learners in the basics of directing a dramatic television scene. Topics include the development of the program, techniques used to teach scene analysis, camera staging, script marking, and the direction process.(KRN)

Reports on a project to provide contextual information about the derivative bibliographic relationship by studying a sample of works from a research library catalog. The research design, the proportion of works that were part of bibliographic families, the constitution of bibliographic families, and directions for further research are presented.…

Describes a feasibility study which focused on converting Japanese-American evacuation and relocation photographs to digital format for improved access and preservation. Problems and issues surrounding indexing the collection, the use of Library of Congress Subject Headings and authority files, and public service issues raised by a digital image…

This new column describes Internet and provides a guide to its resources for new users. The hierarchical organization of Internet is explained; library applications including cataloging, bibliographic instruction, government documents, interlibrary loan, reference, and serials are described; access to Internet is explained; common problems are…

Responses were obtained from 48 college students (50 percent of each sex) regarding perceptions of career development barriers (involving choice of major, getting a degree and first job, career advancement, career-family balance, and special concerns for women). When responses were categorized and coded, interactional barriers were more frequent…

Examines the advisability of public school adoption of integrated learning systems (ILSs). Topics discussed include computer networks; alternatives to ILSs, including stand-alone microcomputers and networks without ILSs; ILSs and theories of learning and teaching; turnkey systems; and ILSs and the profit motive of vendors. (17 references) (LRW)

Reports on a panel discussion held at the 1992 Catholic Library Association's convention on the relationship between large and small academic libraries. Issues raised include the shared mission of academic libraries, the problem of allowing access by patrons from other institutions, and interlibrary loan. (EAM)

Describes a public and school library cooperative project with a year-long focus on young adult authors that culminated in a conference open to all middle school students with presentations by five authors. Securing funding, the planning process, authors' contracts, problems about recommended reading lists, and enthusiastic feedback from students…

Describes the international activities of the Thames Valley University's Department of Information Management, including formal academic links with overseas institutions, development of short courses for practitioners, discussion meetings, staff and student visits, and enrollment of international students. Topics addressed include personnel,…

Describes the Virtual Company, a learning environment developed by the Open University (Netherlands) that is modeled after real companies to bridge the gap between learning and working by situating learning in a real-life business setting. Discusses problems in higher education, demands of society, and results of a pilot study. (Author/LRW)

Contradicting advocates' testimonials, the Alliance for Children wants a moratorium on adding more computers in elementary schools until research discovers how computer use affects young children. The alliance claims that computers and their entertaining software stifle creativity and distract children from each other, from adults, and from play.…

Reports on a survey of middle and high schools in eastern North Carolina's Clinical Schools Network that examined the current status of computer networking and how the role of school media specialist is being affected. Results are reported related to perceived instructional needs and network problems, as well as proposed instructional and…

Describes a two-year study of first-year undergraduates at Loughborough University of Technology (England), focusing on the enhancement of student learning in tutorials through peer review and peer assessment. Outlines the methodology, design, and problems of the peer review process and offers interpretations of some peer-generated marks.…

Describes a library instruction program developed at Southwestern University (Texas) that is part of a required freshman symposium for all first-year students. Topics include library assignments; reading lists; problems; feedback from students and faculty; and possible future changes in the course. (LRW)

The Dallas Public Library surveyed 21 surrounding public library systems to help identify barriers that limit children's use of public libraries. Describes identified barriers, examines causes of the barriers, and offers possible solutions. Tables present study results and list discontinued and current library outreach programs. (JMV)