A non-computerized system which is intended to facilitate teacher access to audiovisual instructional materials, uses edge-notched cards. (STS)

The Greenburgh Public Libraries Storytime program for two year olds is described. The role of the parent in the program is discussed, and some suggestions are given for selecting stories and games for a storytime program, as well as a list of book titles that can be used in a program. (JPF)

Discussed are criteria for identifying and selecting books written three or more reading levels below interest level. Characteristics of these books are discussed with respect to their appearance, content (fiction and non-fiction), and style. (JPF)

Guidelines for selecting appropriate assistive devices which afford disabled individuals access to computers are presented. In general, the individual who is to use the computer must be evaluated first to ensure that the adaptive device makes the most efficient use of his/her muscle control, mobility, reflexes, etc. (CB)

Recommends an eight-step program for school districts seeking first-rate teachers, including (1) determining desirable staff characteristics, (2) broadening recruitment strategies, (3) honing selection procedures, (4) completing preemployment paperwork and placement decisions, (5) beginning orientation immediately, (6) setting up support systems,…

A discussion of the many ways that audiovisual aids can support language instruction concludes that the use of audiovisuals is intimately tied to the conditions under which instruction takes place. (MSE)

This article provides information on how education majors should prepare application papers and what they should expect in interviews, based on results from a survey of 271 secondary and elementary school administrators. (Author/MT)

Criteria for choosing biblical reading materials for children are described, including story content, vocabulary, denominational biases, illustrations, and intended use of the materials. An annotated bibliography is provided which includes evaluations based on the criteria mentioned. (CLB)

Describes three organizational models for staffing--rational, political, and standards--typically seen in mental health programs. Examines who is hired and why in terms of the characteristics of each model. Provides a summary of decision guidelines for staffing and suggestions for formulating a staffing strategy. (Author/ABB)

The search for a president of Gallaudet University, the only such institution in the world for the deaf, spanned issues of civil rights and university governance. The selection and ultimate rejection of a hearing president occurred because people had different perceptions of what would best serve the university. (MSE)

Discussion of factors that influence a publisher's choice of electronic and media delivery techniques; assesses use of diskettes, Bernoulli removable cartridge disks, CD-ROM, modems using dial-up phone lines, leased phone lines, satellites, and FM subcarriers. Sample data sizings are evaluated, and a cost model of electronic delivery costs is…

Reports the development of a scale to assess values in children's books. Applies the scale to Caldecott winners from 1938 to 1986. Concludes that the scale could be useful for research purposes or teacher training classroom exercises. (MM)

Suggests that, in considering the significance of emerging computer and information technologies, evaluators and potential users must consider not only the technologies' technical merits but also the contexts for their use, the economies of the technologies, their market perception, and their appearance within a methodological paradigm. (CB)

Describes hypermedia, which allow the associative retrieval, manipulation, and storage of music, video, text, and graphics. Examples of applications are given, the use of hypermedia with interactive video and with microcomputers is discussed, and their implications for library and information specialists are explored. (12 references) (CLB)

Presents an annotated bibliography of new editions of writing textbooks for 1987-88. Classifies textbooks as developmental, freshman, advanced, and professional. (JK)