Citations from the bibliographies in the fourth edition of the Encyclopedia of educational Research'' were analyzed to determine the nature and age of the sources. (Authors)

It is the thesis of this paper that the amount of technical knowledge available in certain areas of clinical psychology and related fields is now sufficient to permit considerable advances to be made in the decision-making aspects of mental health services. (Author)

The plan proposed in this paper may offer the best means of convincing students that the field of librarianship affords them the creative challenge of dealing with the information explosion and an opportunity to serve with a community of scholars as a subject expert. (2 references) (Author/NH)

Items considered to be a basic reference collection in the area of thoroughbred breeding and racing are given along with annotations which identify the content, usage and value of the particular item in the complete collection. (7 references) (Author/NH)

For the plausible communication more attitude change was associated with high and unidentified sources. The unsubstantiated communication elicited more attitude change with the high source only. No source differences were found in the implausible condition. (SD)

This compilation provides comprehensive coverage of the bibliographic services in the U. S. It serves as a guide to publications, publishers, associations, Federal agencies, and others offereing these services to give an impression of the variety of activities as well as to suggest many valuable sources to the user. (MF)

The director of the ERIC Clearinghouse at Syracuse University briefly describes the ERIC educational information system and gives directions on how to use it. (AA)

Indicates that the assumption that scientists have no experiences with the press is invalid. Concludes that most scientists surveyed would welcome contact with journalists. (FL)

Describes various reference tools that would be useful to urban researchers, including bibliographies, indexing and abstracting services, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, yearbooks, and directories on urban studies, political science, and economics. (For journal availability, see UD 509 682.) (Author/MJL)

Content analysis of three newspaper advice columns (Ann Landers, Abigail Van Buren, Joyce Brothers) shows that they refute myths about mental health and marriage more often than they support them. (FL)

Names and types of career information publications that are frequently available in secondary schools are listed, showing the percent of schools that had each publication and the ranking of its availability. Descriptive information on some of the publications listed in the table is also included. (CT)