Factors to be considered in selecting children's films are discussed, and guidelines are provided for film evaluation and for the establishment of film programs in libraries. Some examples of multimedia theme programs combining stories with films are given. (MBR)

Providing recreational opportunities at historical sites creates an opportunity to combine pleasure with education. (JD)

A method of determining core journals for any discipline, using data from the Journal Citation Reports to generate discipline impact factors, is described. (Author)

The exploratory case study examined the qualifications of teachers serving on committees in a suburban school district, inferred which factors influenced the selection of these teachers, and determined if the teacher-committee members were representative of the teachers in the system. (NQ)

The author is concerned with helping counselors make better use of simulated guidance materials. The role of simulated materials in the total scope of guidance services is discussed. There are suggested guidelines for their selection and evaluation as well as strategies designed to increase their impact on the counseling experience. (Author)

Results of a survey in central Wisconsin reveal the types of interview questions that administrators should ask prospective athletic coaches. (Author)

After evaluating organizational resources, six value-related factors need to be considered in concert when selecting free educational materials: appropriateness of topic and content; difficulty and reading level; interest-generating power; purposes of the distributor; assumed as well as directly stated values of the materials; and cost in time and…

Finds that a higher price increases the value associated with the book, though the influence of the range of potential readers on evaluation was less clear, probably reflecting other dimensions of evaluation unrelated to commodity theory. (RL)

This excerpt from the series that won the 1977 IRA Print Media Award discusses the attempts of textbook publishers to meet the current market trends and to sell in states which have an approved statewide list. (MKM)

Described is the construction of a computerized test bank to generate and score tests in college algebra, trigonometry, and intermediate algebra; including a discussion of uses, advantages and disadvantages of computerized testing. (JLH)

The textbooks used by public schools generally reflect the values and essential priorities of that society, and in cases of value and attitude conflicts arising in curriculum design, textbooks are apt to become prime targets for criticism. (MM)

A seven-step case selection procedure for speech handicapped children is reviewed. (CL)

A three dimensional classification of psychological attributes of media is proposed. Using this classification system to related media, learner, and task characteristics may lead to a rational approach to media selection. (Author/STS)

An acquisitions guide listing sources of government documents to aid in selective purchase of materials. (JAB)

Modern physical facilities and an enthusiastic library faculty that provide dedicated service to students and faculty are the picture of community college libraries in the mid-1970's. (Author/AP)