A model is presented which indicates the increase in use of information referral centers to be expected for a given level of service. Another model analyzes a directory to a data base and introduces the concept of zoomability" as a means for improving directory performance. (29 references) (Author/NH)

Part one of this survey of special projects in computer applications to education is a resource guide to computers and education in Germany. A directory-type outline is provided for 13 projects in the areas of computer assisted instruction (CAI) and clinical training, adaptive tests, instructional analysis and synthesis of CAI programs and courses…

The computerized data base on community organizations of Monroe County Public Library, Indiana is described. (KP)

This directory identifies some of the schools, colleges, and universities that successfully use computers for learning and teaching in the United States. It was compiled to help teachers, administrators, computer center workers, and other educators exchange information, ideas, programs, and courses. Individuals listed as contacts are willing to…

This directory contains comprehensive descriptions of diagnostic-prescriptive mathematical programs, for which some success has been demonstrated in the classroom, as shown by statistical evidence of significant improvement of student learning. The table of contents is designed to provide easy identification of programs related to specific grade…

A directory of college television courseware lists offerings in curriculum areas such as: social sciences, biology, black studies, business, mathematics, sciences, computer science, consumer protection, creative arts, drug education, ecology, engineering, humanities, physics, nursing, nutrition, religion, and vocational education, etc. Each course…

Describes method of keeping track of search service and database changes through use of database information files stored on microcomputer in use at Computer Search Service, State University of New York Albany. System configuration, file structure, data input forms, system reports, database fact sheets, and search service brochure are highlighted.…

This preliminary directory represents the offerings of 45 software suppliers and information about instructional software currently available for three microcomputers widely used in schools. It is geared towards a wide variety of users including school planners contemplating microcomputer acquisition, teachers planning courses and curricula, media…

Published by National Assembly of State Arts Agencies as a part of a 4-year project to improve arts management and develop national systems for organizing crucial data on arts programs and resources, this manual is a comprehensive publication on information management for nonprofit arts administrators. It includes (1) explanations of manual,…

Proceedings of the 1982 forum of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) and the 1982-1983 AIR Directory are presented. Titles and authors of general session addresses contained in section 1 are as follows: "On Quality: The Federal Connection" (David Pierpont Gardner); "New Initiatives of State Policy in Higher…

This 1978 Open University BA degree Handbook begins with information about the university organization, correspondence materials, assignments and examinations, television and radio broadcasts, audio-cassette loan service, books and libraries, study centers, the computing service, handicapped students, tutor-counselors and course tutors, tuition,…