The scope of this bibliography includes almost all areas of childern's and adolescents' literature, including reading interests and pedagogical techniques for teaching literature. It does not include children's materials relating to specific subject areas (e.g., science or mathematics), nor does it contain studies dealing with reading instruction…

A total of 256 ERIC 1973 and 1974 citations dealing with inservice teacher education was reviewed. Types of documents included project and research reports, syntheses of theory and research, precis of doctoral theses, program proposals, and evaluation studies. Programs to improve the teaching of reading and math to disadvantaged students were…

This review of information resources in Adult Basic Education, recommends some actions that an individual can take to uncover local information sources in Adult Basic Education, describes the three main national information systems (e.g. ERIC-Education Resources Information Center, NAEC-National Education Association Adult Education Clearinghouse,…

Conducted during 1966-67, these 33 case studies were expected to provide insights into various aspects of organizational decision making (especially the ways in which influence is exerted and perceived in specific decisions). Eleven firms, all having headquarters and at least one plant or division in the Chicago area, were chosen from a directory…

This collection of general sources of information on reading published during the years 1967, 1968, and 1969 updates a previous bibliography of the same name. The most recent three years of research summaries in the ERIC/CRIER Basic Reference Collection were reviewed and the most useful documents identified. The entries are arranged alphabetically…

A simulation program is presented which considers the effect of response time upon the utilization of a multiple node information system. Specific examples of such systems are presented. They include: (1) information networks, (2) library systems, (3) multi-level files. The simulation characterizes users (in terms of their information requirements…

For each reference work there is a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" card with information about the work in brief, standardized format. The card indicates what the subject coverage is, the types of materials included, the service given, frequency of publication, procedure for use, an example of the procedure, a sample entry with explanatory notes, other places to…

Each of these newsletters, produced by the ERIC Information Analysis Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education, contains information concerning center publications and other items considered of interest to researchers and educators of various education levels. Vol. 1, No. 1 highlights selected bibliographies (no longer produced…

Each of these newsletters, produced by the ERIC Information Analysis Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education, Contains information concerning center publications and activities, as well as other items considered of interest to researchers and educators of various educational levels. One of the emphases in Vol. 2, No. 2, is a…

Included in this group of newsletters, produced by the ERIC Information Analysis Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education, are issues produced during the 1970-1973 period. These newsletters contain information concerning center activities and publications and other items considered of interest to researchers and educators of…

Section 204 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 directs the General Accounting Office (GAO) to make studies of the costs and benefits of existing programs. This document was developed to respond to this legislation through informational support to GAO and others interested in evaluating the effectiveness of Federal programs. It includes…

The American Sociological Association's sub-committee on liaison with East European sociologists has started publishing this newsletter 6 times a year to inform social scientists of professional events. Sections in the newsletter are directed to professional meetings in countries of this area, research opportunities, grants awarded, publications…

How farmers evaluate farm information sources, the views they hold of sources, and the relationship of views held to the use made of them were studied. The research was undertaken from two different vantage points: (1) determining how farmers view farm information sources, and (2) determining how views of farmers about sources are related to the…

In using this directory to locate a specific item of information, consult the index. Choose the most specific key word you can think of rather than a general term. To get an idea of the type of information gathered by, or publications produced by a given department, check the Table of Contents for the name of the agency and the inclusive paging.…

The Japan Documentation Center was formally established in 1970 by the East Asian Institute of Columbia University with the support of the Yoshida International Education Foundation. The Center is designed to perform a radically new and unique service in the United States: to make available in one convenient location the latest information on…