Reports that the United States Geological Survey has recently prepared computer print-outs of the rock-stratigraphic names in good usage in published references in the United States, using the standard stratigraphic code of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. A sample of the print-out is provided with explanatory notes. (JR)

The effects of personal systems on formal library and secondary information services use are analyzed. Conclusions are that personal information systems are not personalized libraries;'' formal library services should concentrate on developing complimentary programs. (9 references) (Author)

A discussion of experiments with four-year-old children posed with the paired-associate task of learning where nine different animals lived, using apparatus designed for self-instruction through picture matching. (Author)

A classification of independent study behaviors''; six areas are listed and objectives in each are given. (Author/SP)

These studies suggest that attitude change may not be predictable from belief strength and belief valence alone. Belief salience may have to be treated as an independent dimension of attitude change. (Author)

Article examines the problems of making comparative studies of adult education participation across national lines. (Author)

A new course at the University of California School of Library Service, Los Angeles, which involves actual library reference desk experience is described. (2 references) (NH)

An annotated bibliography of sources of recent multi-ethnic materials for use by librarians and teachers. Emphasis on Negroes but other minorities are represented. Includes bibliographic essays, bibliographies, and sources of information. (JS)

Defines mechanism for information transfer in engineering education. Urges assignment of more open-ended problems to train students in all aspects of information processing and developing their decision-making faculties. (IR)

Concludes that while the inclusion of evidence in a public address might not always effect immediate attitude change in listeners, its inclusion does seem to have a predictable impact as an inhibitor of counterpersuasion" presented in a succeeding address. (Author/RD)

In paper read at the annual meeting of the National Association for foreign Student Affairs, Kansas City, April 29, 1970, author urges that instead of Americanizing foreign students, we should internationalize education on our own campuses. (IR)

The librarian's role in bringing order and understanding to the drug dilemma is described. (Author)

Tested two hypotheses explaining the causes of differences in recruitment source effectiveness, i.e., the realism of job information provided and the characteristics of individuals recruited, on a sample of employees (N=295). The hypothesis that recruitment sources differ because they reach individuals from different applicant populations received…

Surveyed newly unemployed workers (N=171) regarding their needs for information and community services. Workers rated items relating directly to employment and financial concerns (i.e., information on job search methods, food, family budgeting) as most important, and rated pamphlets as the preferred method for obtaining information on most items.…

The article identifies federal agencies which have been major sources of data for organizations providing services to blind and visually impaired persons, describes recent and possible changes in data collection and reporting, and cites organizations that watch the changing status of federal disability statistics. (MC)