Data on national employment for individual occupations and for selected industries are compiled. Short descriptions of the data sources are also given. Sections are titled (1) Occupational Data Based on Monthly Surveys of Households, (2) Occupation by Industry Statistics from Population Censuses, (3) Occupational Employment Data from Professional…

This publication identifies some of the many sources of occupational information and describes representative publications. All references cited have been published recently, contain general sources of information, and meet one or more of the following criteria: (1) present sources of available occupational information, (2) identify materials…

This document describes a project in which individuals' responses to a convention as a means for acquiring scientific information were studied. Data were collected on questionnaires (a copy is appended) distributed to participants at the 1966 American Association for Public Opinion Research Convention. The researchers attempted to correlate the…

Multimedia resources available from 109 government and non-government agencies are indexed and described. Agencies providing materials are listed by name, address, telephone number, statements of purpose or function, and a sampling of materials offered. Most items are summarized and described. It is noted that not all media resources available in…

This workbook was written for women interested in obtaining information about athletic training. Rather than tell the individual how to do something, the workbook refers her to sources where she can find information on how to do it. The workbook consists of two sections. The first is a blank course outline and includes the following parts: (a)…

For students at the Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Brooklyn, New York, a guide is provided to services of the school Learning Center. Noncirculating materials are listed and described, including reference books, reserve materials, magazines, the vertical file, and audiovisuals. Borrowing rules and fines are discussed. A guide is provided to the…

Prepared to assist both the Congress and the public involved in Rural Development (RD), the 1975 Revised Guide to the Rural Development Act of 1972 provides definitive and implemental information. Part 1 deals with the Act itself, detailing its purpose, historical perspective, and major provisions. Divided into three areas of concern, Part 2 deals…

The technique which can be applied to extract information from the literature, that is from all published sources, seems to be a subject which attracts little attention. This is surprising considering that "information" is now widely appreciated as a valuable commodity - to be developed and exploited like natural resources. Indeed today…

An attempt is made in this selective annotated bibliography to list the most recent literature on the slide, as reflected primarily in the library literature. There are sections on sources; indexes and reviews; periodicals, newsletters, and brochures; bibliographies and guides; standards and guidelines; selected readings; organizing nonprint…

The overall objective of the Technical Information Support Activities (TISA) Project is the production of a "Post Commander's Handbook." The handbook will be instrumental in achieving greater utilization of available technical information resources to assist army scientists and engineers engaged in the support of army combat and other…

The history of the college reading improvement program is traced and summarized from 1915 to 1970. The major factors which influenced and shaped the development during 5 decades are listed. During the period from 1920 to 1929, reading tests, tachistoscopes, workbooks, and eye cameras became readily available. From 1930 to 1939, the advent of…

A study intended to provide the Defense Documentation Center (DDC) with a five-year plan for the development of improved and new microfiche products, services, and production capabilities is summarized in this report. In addition, the major findings, conclusions, and recommendations developed during the study are noted. The results of the research…

Two studies were conducted to investigate information needs and the processes of information utilization at the local school district level and in institutions of higher education. The first of these studies was a survey of several school districts. In each district a questionnaire was distributed which asked for data concerning sources of…

The Council for Environmental Education has produced this document listing environmental literature and teaching aids (DELTA version). Included are the first four of the supplements which will be issued at intervals to keep Delta up to date. The directory includes lists of books, films, filmstrips and slides, posters, games and study kits. The…

A working model of a system of bibliographic control for anthropology books is described. Bibliographic control is defined as the acquisition of timely and accurate information on what is published. One of the most comprehensive information sources on anthropology books presently available is the American Anthropologist; its reviews and its…