Seventy-one national reports submitted for consideration at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, June, 1972, are summarized in this compilation. They mark an effort to identify major environmental problems which are international, multinational, national or more than local concern and the actions taken or proposed…

The Smithsonian Science Information Exchange is intended to be a clearinghouse for information on current research in physical, biological, and social sciences. The information is compiled to facilitate more effective planning and coordination of research and development programs sponsored by Federal funds. This report informs the Congress of a…

Compares 1978 survey results to those of 1971 survey on union's job evaluation views. Thirty-nine unions out of 180 American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations and other selected unions responded to questions on job evaluation preferences, practices, origination, problems, and union policies. Results indicated modest trend…

Reports the recent developments in the UAP program in Great Britain and Europe and suggests methods of solving the present problems. (JVP)

The efforts of the Consortium of University Film Centers to develop consumer standards for film buyers are discussed. (MBR)

Describes the history of the successful cooperation between the North York School System and the Metropolitan Toronto Public Libraries. Emphasis is given to the method of resolution of the problems inherent in such a cooperation and to the dismissal of some commonly anticipated fears. (JVP)

The advantages in preparing and producing radio-type production for classroom use are detailed. Focus is placed on the roles and responsibilities of teachers, media specialists, and pupils. Some specific production activities to facilitate instructional experiences are defined. (Author)

The effects of the lack of development on medical libraries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are described, based on personal experiences and reports in the professional literature. It is suggested that underdeveloped countries develop libraries like the BIREME in Brazil to serve as regional network centers for medical information systems. (VT)

Data collected from three national conferences on improving the dissemination of scientific and technical information are presented and problem areas are identified: access, economic factors, roles and responsibilities, functional activities, and centralized planning. Recommendations are concerned with communication content, and user, provider,…

The problems most frequently encountered in subject searching of the NY Times Information Bank are currency, multiconcept terms, generic descriptors, and verbosity. Vocabulary modifications are proposed and suggestions offered to help searchers overcome these problems and reduce their online connect time. These suggestions decreased the New York…

Summarizes data from a use study of the PLAN ET computer conferencing system, including some typical uses and patterns of use, as well as managerial implications for the user and the operator of such a system. (Author/MBR)

Assumptions of different thesaurus construction methods are analyzed from an epistemological point of view as well as from the information retrieval needs of users. Thesaurus construction for social sciences is difficult because of inherent ambituities of terminology. An empirical study of the semantic differential of different sociological groups…

Based on data from two experiments, this article attempts to assess degree to which people differ in interpretations of questions referring to library services and the implications for interpreting survey results. Sources of error in questionnaire research--sampling, response (question interpretation, response decision, category choices)--are…

Describes a generic software tool, Objective-C, that detects and corrects data inconsistency in databases. In this study, heterogeneous bibliographic information is integrated by using the message-object model to implement data abstraction methodologies. Citation translation problems are discussed and future directions for research are suggested.…

Explains that the need for a regular program of moral education in Danish schools was first recognized in the 1970s. Discusses the doubts and problems which arose when practical implementations and student attitudes were considered. Examines what is, and what is not, possible in the introduction of moral education. (Author/GEA)