Presents information that teachers need when undertaking affective assessment: why such assessment should be done, what should be assessed, what instruments are available, how to determine the quality of the instrument, and how to interpret scores. (Author/JM)

Identifies policy matters to be addressed in establishing policy for computer based reference services: background and objectives; service organization and modes of operation; staff selection; training and personnel issues; service procedures; and specific search policies. Six sources are listed. (RBF)

Examines the need for the evaluation of syntactic complexity of instructional materials in order to match them to students' needs, discusses the shortcomings of traditional analysis, and provides activities that can be used to introduce syntactic structures to students. (HTH)

Suggests that the popular and simple readability formulas may not be accurate enough to predict the instructional materials best suited to the reading abilities of secondary school students. (FL)

Reviews research on the design and use of languages for computer programing, information retrieval, and user interaction with computers, and suggests designing interface programs to help users at all proficiency levels, since no single computer language can meet all information retrieval tasks for everyone. Twenty sources are listed. (RBF)

Presents book reviews of recently published scholarly and general works of interest to reference workers in university libraries. The listing includes a brief roundup of new editions of standard works, continuations, and supplements. (RAA)

In order to obtain a publishing contract, an author must usually submit a prospectus of the text which includes a description of the proposed text, an annotated table of contents, and sample chapters. (JN)

Recognizing that textbook adoption procedures and evaluation criteria vary from state to state or district to district, the authors present some general guidelines on screening and evaluation that should prove helpful to any elementary textbook adoption committee. (Author/SJL)

Before hiring a periodicals editor, colleges need to decide whether they want a skillful messenger or an editor. Characteristics to look for in candidates include intellectual reach and curiosity, a sense of quality, independence and confidence, devotion to good writing, some degree of production experience, and a sense of humor. (MLW)

Discusses the trustee's role, the special responsibilities of women trustees in advancing the interests of women, behaviors that contribute to a new trustee's success, and the role of the trustee in selecting college presidents. (CAM)

Provides suggestions for selection and use of media equipment and material. Tabular displays include an instructional design model, a media classifications layout, and a specifications chart. (AN)

Investigates the nature of verbal interaction and interpersonal influence operating within families as they select television programs for group viewing in their homes. Interaction structure, ability to express a preference, preference consensus, and perceptions of influence reveal differential success in gaining access to favored programs. (JMF)

Notes that most textbooks used in teacher education classes fail to discuss adequately the issues of sex equity, sex bias, sex differences, and the social contributions of women. Offers a list of resources for providing sex equity in education. (RL)

Discusses the impact of federal regulation (primarily that of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) in the area of personnel selection. (IRT)

Suggests that aging related differences in mass communication behaviors can be extended to users' initial preference for newer micro-media. A survey shows that older age segments have high preference for using cable to visit with friends and relatives, perform civic and state functions, and receive electronically originated print media. (MER)