Describes an extensible object-oriented view system that supports the integration of both structured and unstructured data sources in either the multidatabase or data warehouse environment. Discusses related work and data mining issues. (AEF)

Outlines opportunities available for competent educational technology professionals to contribute their knowledge and skills in international settings. Lists points of contact for international opportunities; sources of information about educational technology in other countries; and advice about preparing for an international assignment.…

Recounts how the Newspaper Association of America Foundation is setting up a clearinghouse to conduct research with those to be served (young people), is designing a site, and is implementing the project. States that the Foundation sent questionnaires to leaders in youth service areas asking for 13 different kinds of information and that response…

Examines results from one pilot study and two empirical studies of a collaborative filtering system applied in higher education settings. Explains the use of collaborative filtering in electronic commerce and suggests it can be adapted to education to help find useful Web resources and to bring people together with similar interests and beliefs.…

This introduction to the World Wide Web describes its uses by performing arts students and teachers at the Model Secondary School for the Deaf (District of Columbia). Some specific Web sites for arts students and teachers are recommended. (DB)

Describes a process-oriented methodology for World Wide Web information development that takes into account the characteristics and qualities of the Web. Suggests that much of the information deployed on the Web is poorly structured, and technical communicators can play a significant role in improving the quality of information on the Web. (RS)

Measures of self-esteem, job search behavior and cultural values were completed by 899 Singaporean postsecondary students. Self-esteem was not related to informal job sources (family, friends) but significantly related to formal ones (ads, employment agencies). Perceived Asian values were a powerful predictor of reliance on informal sources. (SK)

Parents and matriculating students responded to identical survey items about the college selection process. Analysis of paired responses indicated that parent and student perceptions of the college selection process were too inconsistent to conclude that parents' information would be useful in understanding their children's decision to attend…

Analysis of consumer decision making following deregulation of the telephone industry (based on a sample of 500 Pennsylvania residents) shows that independent decision making and tendency to use information and influence others are highly interrelated. Four types of consumers were identified: influential, active, dependent, and nondecision makers.…

This study examined the publishing sources of a sample of 833 documents relevant to library and information science (LSI) that were retrieved across 55 databases. The results confirm the interdisciplinary nature of LSI and demonstrate that relevant articles are often published in journals of other fields. A list of 160 non-LSI journals is…

This overview outlines important databases providing relevant articles and information for professionals conducting research in the fields of blindness and disability. (Author/DB)

Describes genealogical research for English and Welch ancestry and provides a bibliography of reference sources. Topics discussed include the research process, genealogical research in general, civil registration, census records, ecclesiastical and church records, and probate records. (LRW)

In response to major concern among employers today, identification of potential minority recruits, presents statistical report on minorities in higher education. Because of special interest in locating minority engineering recruits, minority participation in engineering education is highlighted. Discusses problems of obtaining information on…

ORIGINS (Oklahoma Resources Integration General Information Network System) is electronic database used for strategic planning by community leaders, educators, businesses, and government agencies. Survey of 540 online users (150 responses) and focus group data indicated 78% overall level of satisfaction, 82.5% satisfaction with data quality, 95%…

Agricultural administrators, educators, and students give their opinions on the value and use of "Agricultural Education Magazine" to the field. (JOW)