Criteria, with examples, for good science materials for elementary school libraries. (LS)

This advisory list contains books at the primary or elementary grade level that are classified as easy to read in the school media collection. Entries included in the list were selected from those books submitted by publishers which were favorably reviewed by educators. An unannotated list of books which received favorable notices in the indicated…

Instructional media appropriate to the guidance program in schools included in this bibliography are listed by type of media: books, films, filmstrips, kits, recordings, or slide sets. Entries in the list were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. An unannotated list of books favorably…

This report of a conference for school administrators and media staff provides the text of the keynote address presented by Evelyn Daniel, as well as reports from small group sessions on the following topics: (1) policy making and budget setting; (2) centralized technical processing or commercially available technical services; (3) cable…

In this paper presented at a school media staff development institute, the author discusses the motivation of children in using library/media materials, and describes picture books he has written. Friendly and responsive librarians and media specialists should create an exciting atmosphere for children in the library. Frequent library visits,…

A symposium of selected comments, edited from a tapescript of the Conference on Public-Library Relations held by the New York State Department of Education's Division of Library Development (New York City, February 8-9, 1968)

LI 500 019 is Part I and LI 500 023 is Part II in this series of articles.

This bibliography of media selection tools lists review and evaluation sources published primarily since 1975 to assist school systems in locating and selecting library materials for students. The first of four sections provides a comprehensive alphabetical listing by title which includes publisher and price, as well as a brief annotation, for…

These guidelines and recommendations for library programs and resources focus on goals, programs, and services for state, district, and individual school levels. The Division of Library Development and Services in the State Department of Education develops all public and school library media programs, while the Office of School Media Services, a…

The recent passage of legislation in California requiring local education agencies to establish performance based education programs will increase the role and responsibilities of school librarians and media specialists. The legislation will result in giving librarians, through the goals established by the school district, specific objectives in…

Recommendations formulated by the New Jersey Library Association for its public library system are intended to help identify problems, provide a framework for further discussion and contribute to the continuing study of the New Jersey Library Network. Since the enactment of the State Library Aid Act of 1967, a network of 25 area reference…

This paper, jointly sponsored by Unesco and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions presents guidelines to assist in the development of school library media center programs. The guidelines suggest a commitment to goals, a desired direction of development, and practical methods of procedure. The section on personnel…

Media appropriate for school media centers are presented with critical annotations. Entries were selected from those materials submitted by publishers which received favorable reviews by educators. Items are listed by types of media: books, 16mm films, filmstrips, games, kits, periodicals, and recordings (cassette tapes). Each entry includes…

This handbook of publicity ideas suggests activities and themes to highlight services and resources of school media centers, including approaches to students, faculty, administration, and the community at large. A 14-item annotated bibliography and six mailing list addresses are provided as additional sources for ideas. Clip art illustrations…