Describes a survey to assess the present status of libraries in primary, intermediate, high, and tribal schools. The information gathered through interviews, personal observation, and informal contact with students, is analyzed and evaluated; conclusions and recommendations are included. (VT)

A dozen ideas for developing a school media center. (DD)

The media supervisor's role as a link (change agent) between the user and the resource system is discussed. In this role, the supervisor will function as (1) a diagnostician of the system; (2) a motivator; (3) a facilitator; (4) an innovator; and (5) an evaluator of the system. (Author/AWP)

Discusses ways in which libraries can make a major contribution to the search for educational excellence and urges librarians to make a concerted effort to capture the attention of educational leaders. Four references are listed. (MES)

This document prepared by Calgary Board of Education, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, discusses a systematic approach to strengthening the library media collection. A statement of principle, what to weed, specific guides to weeding (by Dewey Decimal classification and type of material), what not to weed, procedures, and weeding follow-up are…

A potpourri of theory and practice on an important aspect of the topic of organization of library collections for optimum use. (Author)

Analyzes replies to a survey questionnaire received from 119 school libraries in Hong Kong. (PF)

At Greenville Middle School, South Carolina, students interview the authors of their favorite books using telephone conference equipment. (PF)

A detection material concealed in a book or periodical and an electronic detection sensor placed at the library exit prevent book theft. (Author/MLF)

Walker and Shaw link the teaching of ten commonly taught reading strategies such as sequencing, compare and contrast, and prediction to newly published picture book titles. Each chapter of the book provides a strategy, a graphic organizer to teach it with, and an in- depth modeled discussion of how to use the strategy with two or three books.…

The Assembly of Associations meets annually at the International Association of School Librarianship Conference (IASL) to exchange "grassroots" information about developments in school librarianship in the various countries around the world. Individuals were given questions that focused on: significant achievements in school library…

Author suggests the use of three-dimensional pieces for art constructions that make libraries more attractive for its visitors. (RK)

The exemplary library media programs developed by six school systems for the elementary grades which were finalists in the 1973 School Library Media Program of the Year Award are described. (SJ)

School libraries are at the mercy of school bureaucracy. Budgets, acquisitions and processing are controlled; red tape and communication gaps can be formidable. Libraries are at the bottom of the priority list and librarians must shed their submissive image to re-establish themselves at the forefront of education. (16 references) (DH)