Provides an overview of the 1991 Treasure Mountain Research Retreat for school library media researchers and practitioners, which focused on information literacy issues, including the roles of teachers and library media specialists; information-based education; teaching library information skills; diagnosing information needs; electronic…

Considers the role of the library media specialist as information professional and educator as changes in the learning environment and curriculum take place. Topics include roles as information manager, curriculum consultant, teacher, and manager of an information center; leadership; change agent; staff development; and needed competencies. (LRW)