Described is the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) used at the University of Texas School of Library Science. (2 references) (SJ)

Significant differences emerged among examination scores for students assigned to use microfiche, those for whom use was optional and those not permitted access. (Editor)

Adults have long been aided in their research by the facilities of the local public library, as well as interloan privileges with other libraries. Gifted children must also be given the advantages of these expanded library services so that they too can engage in research of interest to them. (Author/NH)

An educational experiment in which the university becomes a community of independent study, with students reading under the guidance of a library faculty is described. (DB)

As an extension method, independent study can contribute to solving some problems of the urban crisis. (EB)

Examines teacher qualifications for an open plan setting, implications for educational growth and change in open schools, and involvement and progress of students in this new setting. (JF)

A program that gave students the right to study what they wished met with success. (CK)

The disadvantages of traditional classroom approaches are outlined, and, in contrast, the advantages of independent study are presented. The latter places more responsibility for learning upon the students, allowing them to seek information from numerous sources. (CJ)