The questionnaires' origin (sources from which elements of the questionnaire are derived) and initial development (process of making a questionnaire from elements) should be assessed before their measurement properties. There is no Critical Appraisal Tool (CAT) that comprehensively assesses the origin and initial development of questionnaires…

Surveys ongoing research, development, and application of optical data disk technology; introduces principal suppliers and users and their projects; examines public and private sector ventures and peripheral industries surrounding optical disk technology; presents a case study highlighting OCLC's optical disk use; and lists current sources of…

Provides background to microcomputer use in information management within Europe by discussing spread of microcomputers and their types and uses; microcomputers as system components and functions to which they are applied; development of microcomputer use; and role of funding and development institutions. Addresses for products, projects, and…

A descriptive compendium of available resources in the field of institutional research is presented, and intra-institutional data sources, in-house committees, and resource personnel are briefly discussed. Information is provided on: the Association for Institutional Research; eight other professional organizations; 10 national organizations and…