The author looks at three of the forces which are shaping the educational world today: multiplicity, the blurring of subjects, and the blight of learning. Implications for the school library are discussed. (CC)

The opportunities National Library Week offers to school media specialists. (JB)

Part One of a series edited by Jean E. Lowrie.

Part of a series edited for "ALA Bulletin by Jean E. Lowrie.

Discusses role of teacher-librarian in process of "resource-based learning"--programs which involve students in use of wide range of print, nonprint, and human resources. Administration of the school library, selection and purchase of materials, and the working relationship between teacher-librarian and classroom teacher are highlighted. Two…

This guide is divided into two sections; a Product Directory listing product groups subdivided into individual products with the names of the firms that supply them, and the Suppliers Directory, which lists each firm, the full address and all branches, telephone number(s), and products and services available. (Author/JL)

This article considers the teaching role of the elementary school media specialist and ways that cooperation with other teachers in the school may be developed. (SJL)

Traces the historical background and describes the current status of library education in Arab countries at the postgraduate, graduate, and teacher training levels. (LLS)

Presents a selective view of the current involvement and future prospects of school libraries in public library networking. (FM)

Argues that librarians should become politically involved in order to support their library systems. The work of public librarians in Berkeley to get a special tax referendum passed is described, as well as the experiences of school librarians in Contra Costa County in organizing to protect their program. (BK)

Describes various cooperative programs and procedures for resource sharing used by independent school libraries related to library education, joint services, special projects with books and television, directory development, acquisition, and microfilm. (CMV)

Reviews the professionalization process in the school library media field; critically analyzes the field, drawing from the appropriate professional characteristics; and explores the field's ethos, especially the service orientation considered important for the field, which needs to be translated into ethical practice.

Because authorities in children's literature feel that series such as Nancy Drew, the Bobbsey Twins, and the Hardy Boys are outdated and poorly written, an annotated bibliography of quality series books is provided to aid librarians in recommending replacement selections to young readers. (FM)

Presents a step-by-step approach to school media program involvement in shared resources and services. (Author)