Author contends that the future of computer assisted instruction lies in the wealth of concepts, analytical tools and practical techniques which computer scientists have accumulated in the process of learning to build and program various kinds of systems and hardware. (Author/HB)

Temple and Pepperdine Universities have found it profitable to contract out developing a plan for new computer facilities, equipment, systems, and staff to meet the needs and goals of the institutions. (Author/MLF)

This article explores ways in which library and computing scientists can cooperate to serve social science users by blending the unique talents and traditions that each has to offer. (Author)

In describing two examples of students asked to write programs to solve problems, a serious defect in training is illustrated with potentially important consequences for students and employers. (Author)

This 19-item annotated bibliography introducing the literature of artificial intelligence (AI) is arranged by type of material--handbook, books (general interest, textbooks, collected readings), journals and newsletters, and conferences and workshops. The availability of technical reports from AI laboratories at universities and private companies…

Proposes that computing is, in itself, a valuable discipline that should become part of the school curriculum, even for young children. Instructional strategies and suggestions for teaching programing are offered. (JN)

Describes the process used to establish a new set of boundaries for school board subdistricts. (Author)

Library text production and information retrieval applications require a programing language with string processing facilities. The most useful languages are SNOBOL, COMIT APL and PL/1. (Author/LS)

The use of the computer in preparing bibliographies and producing catalogs is described. (DB)

The nature of many computerized community bulletin boards is described. A system called Communitree is profiled as a version with many distinct advantages over generic bulletin board systems. It is felt that their strong points are carefully orchestrated details, and their weak points are intelligent compromises. (MP)

Suggests practical measures for evaluating computer hardware. (JL)

Researchers tested students in five areas believed to be related to success in computer science and then correlated these with age, sex, year in college, hours employed, previous computer experience, and estimated high school and college performance. (JM)

Presents a lesson plan for showing children how to operate a TRS-80 Color Computer. (SJL)

An energy management system uses a daily computer printout to compare meter use with expected use in the Mesquite Independent School District located in the Dallas suburbs. (Author/MLF)