Describes the first national conference of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) held in Louisville, Kentucky, September 25-28, 1980. The historical development of the conference as well as its goals, program, proceedings, and exhibits are covered. (BK)

Argues that a new edition of the national standards for school library media programs should be based not only on findings of professional researchers, but also on field studies performed by school media specialists currently employed. Areas which need exploration are discussed, and specific topics are suggested as examples. (BK)

Proposes nonseries books as an alternative to series books for information on the Third World. The basis of the selection of these books is discussed. Thirteen nonseries books on Africa are listed and annotated as well as eight books on Asia and five books on Latin America. (RBF)

Describes the combined school and public library in Olney, Texas. The result of a community planning program, the combined facility offers a small town's solution for providing adequate library services for education and general use with limited resources. (RAA)

The author states her belief that the school library (in this case used synonymously with resource center and media center) fosters creativity, freedom of thought, individualized study, and self-education. She believes, therefore, that the school library should be thought of as an essential component in the instructional process. (KC)

Continuing education for school media specialists will continue to be necessary as these professionals develop specific learning needs. In identifying these needs, media specialists must evaluate their current performances, based on accepted definitions of competency, and then take personal responsibility for acquiring what education they need.…

Discusses the evaluation process for school media programs: (1) what is evaluation, (2) why evaluate, and (3) how to evaluate. (Author)

Discusses the role of the elementary school librarian, as well as the educational function of the school library from the 1950s to the present, and speculates about the future. (CMV)

The conditions and the rhetoric have changed; but in the age of the "instant librarian," the future still depends on the school media specialist's ability to focus on the user as an individual and provide an environment that promotes learning. (Author)

Describes the importance of the school market to book publishers, supported by statistics and survey results. (Author/CMV)

Describes the background and outcome of a court case testing the right of a high school committee to bar an anthology from the school library. (CMV)

Reviews important supervision functions that support quality media programs in school libraries at the district level. (Author/CMV)

Discusses the importance of interviewing all personnel involved in media services and curriculum for effective education. (Author)

The lively intervention of the library media specialist is the catalytic agent in shaping teacher's attitudes toward non-textbook resources. (Author)