Chronicles the development of the legislative reference services of the Library of Congress and briefly describes the current Congressional Research Service, which resulted from legislative acts passed in 1946 and 1970. (CLB)

Discusses an opinion survey of concerned citizens undertaken in 1976, 1980, and 1984, regarding the relative importance of various sources of information used by science teachers. Results reflect changes in perceptions as indicated by greater importance of written materials, of human resources, and direct student experiences. (ML)

Describes the organization of the Schools Domesday Survey, which was conducted to collect information on all aspects of British life for a national database to be recorded on videodiscs. Discussion covers the educational design, information content, and potential applications of the interactive videodiscs as an educational resources. (Author/LRW)

This study evaluates bibliographical coverage of Islamic literature provided by four Western indexing services ("Social Sciences Citation Index,""Social Sciences Index,""Humanities Index,""Index Islamicus") by using bibliographical checking method. Highlights include characteristics of literature and…

Offers practical approach to locating and understanding sources of current information in industrial relations from four groups: non-profit, policy research associations; professional and trade associations; advocacy and lobby organizations; and private, profit-making agencies. A method for enriching library collection development and a new…

Examines the nature of reading instruction across the United States, considers why problems exist, and suggests strategies for improvement. Concludes that among the many sources of information that influence teachers' decisions about reading instruction, the least influential appears to be theoretical knowledge of the reading process. (FL)

At the same time that knowledge has been expanding, efficient ways of locating information have been developed and additional sources of integrative reviews of research have appeared. This article reviews over 30 accessible sources by which adult educators can readily locate a variety of research materials. (Author)

Concludes that perceptions of causes of crime vary markedly depending on which news medium is used most. (FL)

Compared Black and White students' news acquisition habits and knowledge of current events on the State, national, and international levels. Among 8th graders, Blacks ranked lower than Whites in knowledge, but no significant differences between groups were found among 11th graders. All students were deficient in their knowledge of State news. (GC)

A college course designed to introduce students to the administration of voluntary associations is described. Course goals and objectives are discussed, and course requirements and the grading system are reviewed. Sources of teaching materials are provided. The appendix contains a list of national organizations that provide training materials and…

An alcohol studies program offered at the undergraduate level in the Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts (Boston) is described. Students combine classroom work with applied practice in alcohol agency settings. Sources of information are identified for those interested in developing alcohol courses. (Author/RM)

Provides names and addresses of organizations which supply information to individuals looking for advice about careers in chemistry and chemical engineering. Includes descriptions of American Chemical Society (ACS) publications on this topic. They include continuing education aids, aids for college/high school students, information for foreign…

Discussion of history as a major research methodology in library and information science highlights the current status and nature of library history; rhetoric and history; historical significance of local history and larger perspectives; primary and secondary information sources; library biography; and publishing library history. Thirty-four…

Provides an overview of recent developments in interactive video, including information on hardware requirements, federal programs to promote courseware development, implementation in the classroom, and currently available software. Emphasis is given to the perspective of the classroom teacher who wishes to explore this development further. (MBR)

Concludes that the smallest daily newspapers and television stations in the country report little direct effect from the court decision, and that the prediction of a chilling effect for a vast majority of small and large media is unsubstantiated. (FL)