Presents results of a study comparing effectiveness of TV and print in issues campaign. Contends that recall of information is inhibited by TV. (MS)

Argues that trends in upper elementary and higher education computer science programs should lead to programming as focus of high school computer curriculum, and reviews philosophies supporting teaching of programming. Advantages and disadvantages of using Pascal and other languages are discussed and compared. Teacher information sources on Pascal…

Summarizes presentations at conference on theme "The future of information resources for science and technology and role of libraries": industrial and commercial use of national, regional, and university resources; balance between public- and private-sector resources; local access in national and regional context; access to information…

This discussion of the impact of information services on the agricultural development of the developing countries of Africa. Covers the importance of information and problems of literacy; sources of agricultural information (extension services, radio, films, publications, friends); and the role of library services. Footnotes are included. (EJS)

Discussion of public access microcomputer service areas in public libraries covers walk-in access, software/hardware circulation, online call-in services, and special programs. Principles for successful public access programs are also discussed, including hardware/software selection. Problems relating to equipment breakdown, diskette storage, and…

Results of field study measuring end-user perceptions of sources of information (computer-based, libraries, individuals) suggest that accessibility is multidimensional concept encompassing physical access to source, interface with source, ability to physically retrieve potentially relevant information; and perceptions of accessibility are…

Some of the errors associated with use of data from the National Center for Education Statistics' Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS) are described, 1980 HEGIS and census reports of college enrollment are compared in tables of data, and a more cautious use of HEGIS data is recommended. (MSE)

The general research question is discussed: to what extent are current policies and practices of allocating costs to various parties just, effective, and efficient in producing the individual and social benefits of higher education? Several more specific questions on pricing are outlined, and relevant literature and organizational resources are…

Findings from national survey describing sources that were used to obtain information about mental health topics by individuals in various settings demonstrates: importance of person-to-person communication; differences in sources used and value placed on sources; information-seeking episodes generally involve using multiple sources to obtain…

Discusses present signs of the shift from teachers to media as students' source of information, and how journalism schools and teachers can adapt to this change in roles. (HTH)

Discusses two major categories of problems relating to literature access in developing and peripheral countries--inability to access/use secondary services and inability to obtain relevant primary literature in timely and cost-efficient fashion. Two approaches for solutions involving regional and subregional networks are suggested. Eight sources…

Discusses activities related to the initiation and operation of a telephone job listing service by two Special Libraries Association chapters in San Francisco Bay Area. Ordering of telephone lines, selecting recording equipment, job listing forms, probable costs, efficient tape formats, and responsibilities of individual who must operate system…

The Juvenile Corrections Transition Model is designed to help community schools, and the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation coordinates planning as students move from schools in juvenile correctional institutions back to community schools. Model strategies in various areas are explained. Field test results and the strategy outline are included.…

Reports on computer-assisted instruction materials for use in special education settings (readiness level, reading, math, home and school, remedial/secondary, career/vocational education, programing/computer literacy, adaptive communication devices); professional application software (authoring systems, administration, testing); and software…

Examination of impact of new technologies (television, computers) on children's reading patterns highlights new intellectual demands, pressure on families, changes for children's librarians, changing print materials, maintaining values of past while moving into technology, synthesis for future, and main considerations in choosing library materials…