Reports on educational information services developed by the Bibliographic Retrieval Services (BRS)/Education Service Group (ESG): School Practices Information Network (SPIN) and School Practices Information File (SPIF). Background and history of the services, a description of each service, and illustrative material are provided. (EJS)

Describes the nature and function of source and reference databases in the geosciences and discusses current trends in the development of such databases. A 32-item reference list and a directory listing geoscience databases from around the world (including information on organizational sponsors and online accessibility) accompany the text. (JL)

Recommends using a feedback form to help student reporters solve problems relating to the accuracy of direct or indirect quotation of sources. (JL)

Covers relevant biographical sources for diplomatic, foreign, and American government personnel, including online services, monographs, back files, the card catalog, State Department and CIA publications, other government documents, and trade publications. Lists of CIA biographical directories and U.S. government agency press offices are appended.…

A survey of residents of New York's Harlem area reveals that the respondents relied equally on television and newspapers for their general news, but considered the "Amsterdam News" more credible on news of Blacks. (FL)

Argues that First Amendment clauses in the Bill of Rights concerning "freedom of speech or of the press" are separate but parallel clauses intended to protect unique functions of different segments of the public, including the press. Cites Supreme Court decisions that represent an attack on the autonomous functioning of the press.…

Presents a survey designed to find out the status of research materials in the field of Baltic studies. Deals primarily with such reference tools as bibliographies, catalogs, indexes, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and such sources as critical editions, collections of documents, media information, statistical information, and others. (Executive…

Reports on a comparison of processes used by adult educators to decide where to get information in two statewide programs in Iowa. (JOW)

Lists bibliographic information and prices of six general interest and six special interest directories of education dissemination sources which are not available through commercial publishers and have not received wide publicity in the information community. (CHC)

Reports on a classic example of newspapers' uncritical acceptance of wire service news copy. Suggests that newspapers adopt a more critical stance toward the wire services, assuming responsibility for changing or balancing material that violates journalistic principles. (RL)

Examines election night reporting, particularly by television networks, and assesses the impact of broadcasting on the process of reporting the vote. Areas analyzed are facilities and equipment; personnel; program format and structure; new innovations and changes; and ratings, criticism, and audience. (JMF)

Provides step-by-step instructions for ordering documents online through DIALOG and ORBIT, including some helpful hints. Tables show database or independent document suppliers; list ordering commands, with examples; and explain optional commands, for the two retrieval systems. (SW)

Students need to become familiar with the new telephone features and techniques which are used in the office. These include call detail recording, call park, call waiting, direct outward (and inward) dialing, and route optimization. (CT)

Offers an annotated list of selected information sources on topics of interest to college newspaper advisers, including student press law materials, legal assistance, scholarships, internships, and news services. (RL)

The Physically Impaired Association of Michigan (PAM) is now providing through the PAM Assistance Centre a clearinghouse and referral service for the handicapped, their families, school and agency professionals, and other advocates. (Author)