Discusses the need for ongoing evaluation within high school libraries to ensure adequate library services, which, in turn, enhance the total educational program. The evaluation of library facilities, collections, and staff is discussed, and an annotated bibliography of evaluation tools is provided. (6 references) (CLB)

Provides a general overview of library automation and a number of suggestions to assist in making decisions about automation in small academic libraries. Three areas of automation are discussed--reference service, circulation, and technical processes--with emphasis on the planning process, implementation, and evaluation. (CLB)

Considers the need for academic libraries to measure the effectiveness of reference services on an ongoing basis, and discusses factors to be considered in the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of various assessment methods. The different evaluation criteria for reference staff, bibliographic instruction, and online services are…

Ten criteria for evaluating a Library-College which represent composites of the standards by which regional accrediting agencies evaluate quality in education are presented. (NH)

Describes existing library services for disabled individuals at libraries in the Chicago area, and discusses issues that need to be addressed in planning for such services; e.g., financial support, accessibility, adjusting services to patron needs, mainstreaming, and outreach programs. (19 notes with references) (CLB)

Discusses the three major types of professional religious education books and the functions of each, specific ways of determining good religious education books and how to save money on them, and significant religious education journals. (Author)

Discusses three audiovisual formats--films, filmstrips, recordings--and how they can be evaluated in terms of their use in children's programs. Various types of programs that can be planned using these materials and things to consider in selecting materials for these programs are mentioned. Four sources are given. (EJS)

Discusses the role of the library media specialist in book selection, reading guidance, and the integration of curriculum related reading materials into the child's total reading program, and the relationship of these tasks to the primary objective of developing literacy through the possession of critical thinking skills fostered by reading…

Discusses the impact of electronic resources on collection development; selection of CD-ROMs, (platform, speed, video and sound, networking capability, installation and maintenance); selection of laser disks; and Internet evaluation (accuracy of content, authority, objectivity, currency, technical characteristics). Lists Web sites for evaluating…

Discusses elements that are characteristic of good books: (1) impacts society; (2) changes our personal lives; (3) stretches the reader's mind; (4) handles ideas with skill; (5) is reread; (6) refines our sensibilities and intellect; (7) serves as a standard; and (8) adds to our knowledge of the human condition. (24 references) (MES)

Discusses the criteria for analysis of excellence in children's films and factors involved in the production of a good film, and offers an analysis of three children's films: "The Bridge of Adam Rush,""Angel and Big Joe," and "A Pretty Kettle of Fish." Three references are provided. (EJS)

Discusses Biblical narratives for children and suggests criteria to use for assessing Bible story books. Twelve examples of good books are described, including picture books as well as stories for older children. Features that are discussed include illustrations, use of color, readability, and racial assumptions. (LRW)

Describes some of the publications that can help the librarian become more proficient in selecting, operating, and maintaining audiovisual equipment. (Author/LLS)

Provides an introduction to software which enables librarians to use microcomputers to produce catalog cards and labels for spines and pockets. A typical computer session is described, special printer forms used by the computer are discussed, criteria for choosing a program are outlined, and a list of vendors is provided. (Author/CLB)

The future of multimedia materials as aids to learning is discussed in relation to content analysis, learning tasks, learner characteristics, learning mode, learning materials, and the larger learning picture. "Part I, The Present," is found in the November 1978 CLW. (Author/MBR)