This paper presents some Bayesian theories of simultaneous optimization of decision rules for test-based decisions. Simultaneous decision making arises when an institution has to make a series of selection, placement, or mastery decisions with respect to subjects from a population. An obvious example is the use of individualized instruction in…

Noting that young adult literature is especially vulnerable to censorship, this guide maintains that every teacher should have a written rationale for every book that is required reading in the classroom. It presents 19 guidelines for writing a theoretical rationale for any book used in the classroom. Twenty references and a list of where to get…

Rules and guidelines are provided governing the selection of documents and journal articles to be included in the ERIC database. Selection criteria are described under the five headings: (1) Appropriateness of content/subject matter; (2) Suitability of format, medium, document type; (3) Quality of content; (4) Legibility and reproducibility; (5)…

This combined discussion/bibliography summarizes some of the best information in the field for both those who are conducting the selection interview and those who are being interviewed. It is noted that much of the literature is written from the point of view of business, but materials dealing specifically with the library context are also…

Presents various opinions on Daniel Gore's proposal to limit the growth of academic libraries. (PF)

The economic pressures on higher education could lead to improved college libraries. (PF)

Sixty administrators were presented with two forms of responses (positive or negative) on teacher application forms. Administrators were asked to evaluate teachers based on their applications and to determine whether they would be interested in this teacher for their schools. (Author/DEP)

Three design criteria determine the amount of energy consumed in a building: orientation, configuration, and envelope. (Author/MLF)

Compares the approval-built collection with the collection which is created when traditional select and order procedures are used. The study was limited to 1974 imprints in four subject areas and utilized the services of two major vendors. (Author)

Whether the intangible factor is called chemistry, vibrations, intuition, general feelings, or whatever, the fact is that board members must be convinced that they can relate effectively to the new superintendent. In other words, select the candidate who makes the best impression--be subjective and admit it. (Author/IRT)

Suggests ways of developing a media library collection for a religious education center. (PF)

Author believes that to create a humanistic school we need consider only one factor - the choice of the principal and staff. Here he describes the organizing of Scarborough's L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute. (Editor)

A look at Project OPEN (Optimal Procedures for Educational Needs) which aims to integrate the special needs child with a learning disability into the regular classroom. (Author)