This study was designed to investigate the instructional effectiveness of six methods of library instruction. The results indicated that the self-paced audiovisual tutorial study followed by a summary and question/answer session was the most effective way of increasing student achievement. (4 references) (Author/SJ)

The great debate, as to whether prospective librarians from the developing countries of West Africa should travel abroad to receive library training or whether money and efforts should be devoted to the creation of indigenous library schools, has practically subsided, resolved in favor of the latter course. (21 references) )Author)

Teaching of reference and subject bibliography in British Library schools has changed in content and method in the last decade. The reasons are: the British Library Association has revised its syllabi and examining methods, undergraduate courses have been established at non-university schools, and the teachers of reference have become…

The library education program used to indoctrinate the large student body at the University of South Florida is discussed. (NH)

Reference librarians must, if they hope to survive, retool in preparation for becoming the interface between the patron and computer-based information systems. This involves sharpening the interview technique and understanding where to plug into the information flow process. (4 references) (Author)

No time could be more propitious than the present to integrate library instruction into the college curriculum -- the need for instruction is critical; students are insisting upon relevant education with individualized instruction; faculty are seriously interested in meeting these demands; and information and bibliographic tools are available in…

Although library instruction in university libraries is agreed to be a "good thing, insufficient attention has been paid in this country to the human aspects of such instruction, to the people involved in it and to the social situation in which they find themselves. (Editor)

Describes a program for acquainting high school seniors with the resources available in university libraries and the means for using them. Also notes the observations of librarians regarding incoming students' common attitude toward academic libraries, an attitude characterized by the term "research shock." (PGD)

Discusses the use of workbooks in teaching library skills to undergraduates, including types of workbooks, workbook developments and adaptations, and criticism of workbooks. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

Explores the use of signs and other graphics systems in library instruction, orientation, regulation, and current awareness. Designing an effective sign system, integrating graphics with other forms of instruction, and current trends are discussed. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

Lists publications concerned with the use of media in library instruction published from 1975 to 1979 and covering the areas of computer-assisted instruction; films and videotapes; signs and graphics; audio cassettes and slide-tape programs; workbooks; programs using various media formats; and evaluation of mediated programs. (FM)

Discusses the successful educational media course in library instruction at Miami University, Ohio, and presents the results of a survey of the educational background and previous library instruction of students taking the course. A copy of the questionnaire is appended. (RBF)

Results of a study of college freshmen using a bibliographic instruction model that considers interaction of library tools, styles of instruction, and Robert M. Gagne's Learning Hierarchy indicate a superiority of programed instruction at factual and problem-solving levels, and also a need for further experimentation. Eight references are…

Examines the long-term retention of library-use skills through the utilization of various research techniques and discusses the appropriateness of quantitative and qualitative research methodology. Conclusions indicate that long-term possession of skills is more highly related to library-use instruction than inherent ability or academic diligence.…