The linkage of information structure with methods of library instruction should be of primary concern in discussing the retrieval of information by students. Librarians can help students to locate information, document concepts, and assess sources. (Author/LS)

A study investigated the nature and extent of diversity in news sources used by newspapers and the extent to which those sources were identified by the newspapers. A content analysis was conducted of 846 front page, straight news stories that appeared during two randomly constructed weeks in two national newspapers (the "New York Times"…

This review of educational information resources supported by the federal government, state and local taxes, and professional associations, provides a summary of the more active information centers along with the titles of some handbooks that can guide the user to additional resources. It also discusses who uses information and how, targeting of…

During the last three decades many commissions and committees have been appointed by the government of India, many conferences and seminars have been conducted, and many surveys and case studies have been undertaken to study the problems of higher education in India. This annotated bibliography attempts to bring together significant source…

Written for educators in New Jersey who need information about curriculum development, improvement, and revision, this paper briefly outlines how to use the ERIC system, its thesaurus, printed indexes, and microfiche collections. Appendices list the addresses, phone numbers, and subject content of the 16 ERIC clearinghouses; the addresses, phone…

The Idaho State Department of Education has initiated a program of information collection and dissemination designed to increase communications both within educational systems and between educators and the public. This document presents the rationale, goals, target groups, and strategies of the system. Five appendices include a list of contact…

This report describes results of the second year of research in developing statistical indicators of scientific and technical communication. This effort placed special emphasis on the periodical literature including new estimates of the number of journals and other periodicals, characteristics of journals, journal prices, number of subscribers,…

This resource guide provides the user who is considering purchasing microfiche equipment with annotated citations of: (1) books which include general selection guidelines and criteria for the purchase of many types of audiovisual equipment, (2) directories and guides that are useful for descriptions of equipment and in the comparison of different…

Compiled by the Swedish Council for Scientific Information and Documentation, this directory is intended to inform institutions, authorities, and research and development performers of available sources of information about Swedish activities in various fields of research, mainly of a scientific and technical nature. It provides an alphabetical…

This guide to information sources of international and foreign national documents is comprised of six bibliographies: (1) "Current Sources Helpful in Identifying International Organizations' Documents"; (2) "Finding Sources for International Social Welfare," annotated and divided into United Nations publications and United…

An outline for a library science course in environmental information is provided, as well as selected information sources and reference materials. The outline includes historical and philosophical perspectives, information users and behavior, information resources, institutions and individuals as information producers, information systems and…

This selected bibliography, compiled from recommendations by practicing librarians providing service to Spanish-speaking communities, includes Spanish and bilingual Spanish/English materials dealing with health. The topic is broadly defined to include any conditions which affect a person's well-being, and includes alcohol and drugs, consumer…

This annotated guide to current marine education resources is arranged in three sections--secondary, elementary, and professional--and indexed by subject. It lists 287 selected free-loan films, sale films, audio and video recordings, film loops, filmstrips, study prints, maps, charts, and other software, including government publications,…