The classification and cataloging of slides pose unique and critical problems in every field where they are used. A brief overview of the literature is presented, along with observations on local area slide systems and a description of a slide system developed for use in C-E Refractories' Research and Development Library utilizing color…

A duplicating service as part of a school learning resource center can be a valuable asset. Six steps to take before initiating the service are listed and discussed. (STS)

The upsurge of facsimile reprinting in recent years has been of great service in scholarly, literary and specialist markets; but it has also created its own problems. This article looks at the background, the achievements and some of the confusions, the future scope, and the price, of reprinting. (Author/SJ)

This article contains a call for active participation by all segments of the library and educational community in the Williams and Wilkins controversy and in the effort to achieve appropriate copyright revision. (Author)

Follows up an August 1978 article on the cataloging of slides using color photocopying, and presents unsolicited reactions to that article from librarians who were interested in the slide system developed for use in the C-E Refractories Research and Development Library. Twelve references are listed. (FM)

Discusses the copyright law of 1978 as to what is protected and what can be fairly used. Lists the seven categories of authorship that are covered by the law. (JOW)

Reports the results of the Detroit schools' examination of the costs to the district that result from teachers reproducing individual lessons and offers suggestions for keeping these costs down. (IRT)

This educator guide is organized into seven chapters: (1) Overview; (2) The Design Challenge; (3) Connections to National Curriculum Standards; (4) Preparing to Teach; (5) Classroom Sessions; (6) Opportunities for Extension; and (7) Teacher Resources. Chapter 1 provides information about Environmental Control and Life Support Systems used on NASA…

If you're a teacher with an academically diverse classroom (and what classrooms aren't today?), you need this resource. Framed around the critical elements for success in today's classrooms, "Making Differentiation a Habit" gives educators specific, user-friendly tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment. Following on the heels of Diane…

The use of a photocopier to archive exams consumes photocopier resources and generates a large amount of waste. As an alternative, I have been using a consumer-grade digital camera to document exams in an upper-division biology course. The approach is inexpensive and offers a number of advantages over photocopies. (Contains 2 figures.)

A continuation of a series of articles on beginning photography. This article describes the use of the contact frame. (Author/HB)

Discusses some of the important facets and problems of teaching reprography in library school. (Author/PF)

A producer's study of the obstacles in copyright clearance. (Author)