Describes an instructional model for teaching library skills which consists of a 30-minute lecture followed by a 20-minute exercise. Assumptions about learning and the educational process are discussed as well as goal-setting for the class and exercise. It is suggested that this format could be applied to other disciplines. (10 references) (MES)

Describes various approaches for the media specialist to use in getting teachers involved in library media activities: the Traditional Approach; the "Keeping up with the Jones" Approach; the "Sneak up on Your Enemy" Approach; the "Element of Surprise" Approach; and the "Kill Them with Kindness" Approach. (MES)

Reviews controversies over different conceptions of critical thinking and its application to education. Discusses the relevance to and impact of critical thinking on bibliographic instruction. (JKP)

Presents issues regarding Internet literacy and the attitudes of Internet users versus nonusers. Describes how the Internet meets administrators' and librarians' needs, and highlights the Internet's effect on budgeting, staff productivity, and image. Notes the necessity for Internet training for library personnel to interact effectively with…

Discussion of how to teach college students the research process focuses on the importance of teaching the rhetorical dimensions of research and suggests several relevant approaches that librarians who teach bibliographic instruction can use when explaining access tools and research strategies. (Contains 18 references.) (LRW)

Describes the development, use, promotion, and student evaluation of a 25-minute audiocassette tour of the Louisiana State University library, which was developed as a pilot project by the bibliographic instruction librarian in 1990. Notes that student suggestions have been instrumental in the development of more tool and subject specific…

Describes the application of a macro theory of instructional design, Reigeluth's Elaboration Theory of Instruction, to the development of bibliographic instruction for a college-level introductory English course. The relationship of Elaboration Theory to micro-level Component Display Theory is also discussed. (three references) (LRW)

Analyzes 595 articles in 21 core library instruction journals published between 1977 and 1991 to test the theory that the number of research studies in bibliographic instruction is increasing. Research articles were classed by research method employed, subject studied, and library type. Results showed that the number of research articles increased…

Motivation theories may be applied in educational contexts to improve student attitudes and learning achievement. Keller's ARCS Model of Motivational Design stresses attention, relevance, satisfaction, and confidence. Attention and relevance make instruction stimulating, whereas satisfaction and confidence create positive expectations. Through…

Describes results of a nationwide survey of libraries that was conducted to obtain an objective measure of the purpose and character of formal and informal library instruction. Responses from special libraries are emphasized, including library demographics, purpose and mechanics of instruction, conceptual aspects of instruction, and desired…

Financial need, inadequate preparation, racism, and lack of support groups contribute to low minority retention in higher education. Academic libraries can empower minority students with research and information skills, reflect diversity in their collections, and train staff in multicultural sensitivity. (SK)

Discusses burnout among teaching librarians and suggests cooperative learning methods in bibliographic instruction classes as a way to avoid burnout. A workshop is described that was developed at SUNY College at Oswego to teach other librarians collaborative and cooperative teaching methods, and background materials on group work in education are…

Discusses the evolution of library skills from information location skills to information processing skills and addresses the assessment of library information skills on three standardized achievement tests for high school students: the Iowa Tests of Educational Development, the Tests of Achievement and Proficiency, and the Comprehensive Tests of…

A survey of American Library Association (ALA)-accredited library school programs examined whether library instruction was included as a separate course or unit in their curriculum and compared the results with a 1987 survey. It was found that the percentage offering a separate course has increased, while the percentage offering a unit has…

Presents a story and song that can be used to teach Big6 research skills to elementary students that is based on the book "Lizard's Song", by George Shannon. (LRW)