The article lists twenty-four federal consumer-oriented agencies which deal with consumer inquires, with descriptions of the consumer functions of each. The list is taken from a Consumer Product Safety Commission publication and is designed to help consumers determine which agency to contact. (MF)

A brief discussion of bibliographical sources for research on the Middle East is followed by a bibliography of information and research from 1950-1971. The Middle East is defined as that group of countries bounded on the north by Turkey, on the east by Iran, on the south by the Persian Gulf, and on the west by Egypt. (JEG)

Discusses the critical sociology of communication of the Frankfurt School suggesting that theorists such as Lowenthal, Adorno, and Habermas have outlined both the political economics of manipulation and the social psychological interaction between the audience and the media. (MH)

Advises beginning reporters how to obtain the three major ingredients of the news story: relevant factual material from direct observation; information from authoritative, knowledgeable, and reliable sources; and significant background material. (Author/GW)

Presents an interview in which Robert Carkhuff states his current beliefs with respect to the critical ingredients to effective functioning in the Age of Information. (BH)

Discusses the advantages of vertical file collections for nonconventional literature, and describes the classification scheme used for fugitive literature by the Acid Rain Information Clearinghouse at the Center for Environmental Information. An annotated list of organizations and examples of titles they offer is provided. (8 notes with…

Lists six sections of resources on alcohol and alcoholism to guide librarians in selecting materials for alcoholic patrons and to show what kinds of education are possible in the public library. Sections include alcohol and alcoholism, alcohol education, fiction, nonprint resources, bibliographies, and other information sources. (BH)

Defines the Youth News Service and its functions and provides a list of seven addresses of YNS bureaus. (DF)

This article discusses the importance of association publications to libraries and describes how libraries can identify and obtain these publications for their collections. Advantages of association publications (breadth, timeliness, expertise, cost savings), directories and listings, and how to obtain elusive publications are highlighted. (EJS)

Explores the history of science in America from the viewpoint of access to sources. Considered are a number of specific bibliographic and other reference works, as well as important recent projects and developments that aim to preserve and improve access to archival and other documentation and historical data for future use. (JN)

Finds that the three networks acted alike in their selection of news sources in each convention but that the selection patterns differed over the 12-year period. (FL)

Description of "Decision-Analyst," microcomputer software tool designed to analyze complex decisions involving many alternatives, highlights step-by-step approach, documentation, microcomputer requirements, and purchasing information. Two microcomputer users' groups (Apple Computer, Microcomputer Users Group for Libraries in North…

Focusing on notion of change as integrated into personal and library settings, this essay discusses routines versus change, redistribution of resources, effects of economic recession, technological changes in information transfer media (papyrus and clay tablets, video disks, fiber optics, microcomputers, databases), and changes in library patrons'…

Historical overview of federal government's commitment to statistical coordination notes creation of Central Statistical Board in 1933, decimation of federal statistical coordination beginning in 1952, resignation of Chief Statistician (1982), and government sources of statistical information. A 16-item annotated list of additional information…

Presents list of companies serving as sources of polymers and technical information on these substances. Companies listed are usually willing to provide (gratis) small samples of their standard commercial products to universities for teaching or research purposes. Type of polymer, form available, and contact person for each company are included.…