Excerpted from an address before the Children's and Young Adult Services Division of the Maryland Library Association (April 25, 1969).

Early information processing strategies were examined in a study of 32 young children's search for objects. Results suggested a distinction between two aspects of the development of search: the acquisition of new search skills and the establishment of appropriate priorities among skills already in the child's repertoire. (Author/MP)

Factors to consider in selecting a microcomputer are listed with characteristics of microcomputers at three price ranges. (MNS)

Summarizes the history of the emergence, beginning in the 1970s, of correctional education (CE) as a unique subset of the education profession. Discusses reasons for the increased national focus on CE and the problems teachers encounter in the prison environment. Recommends careful screening in selecting individuals for the CE profession. (NRJ)

This checklist of interview questions is offered as a resource from which to draw a common base for evaluating applicants for teaching positions. (MJL)

Compiles information about technical properties from test reviews and manuals and presents information about the nature of test passages, questions, and comprehension skills. (FL)

The article discusses the evaluation of classroom materials for gifted children, and a one-page measure, "The Guide for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Gifted Children"' is given. (SW)

The choice of appropriate instructional material is crucial to effective teaching. Selecting materials is an integral part of the instructional plan. (JOW)

Synthesizes information on selecting, adapting, or developing materials across varying continuing education settings. (JOW)

This report by the NCTE Committee recommends books for children in three categories--primary, intermediate, and advanced--and includes a short summary of each book. (JL)

Describes the procedure used by the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Public Schools to deal with censorship problems. (JL)

The voting system in judging music competitions contains certain biases that affect the final results. Weaknesses of the system and possible reforms are discussed. (RM)

An English author of children's literature recounts her experiences with libraries and her perceptions of those who donate book collections. (AEA)