Describes a CD-ROM, "Shakespeare's Life and Times," originally designed for a college-level survey course, but which is also a resource for advanced high school students. Discusses the design structure, graphic images and textual information, ways teachers and librarians can use the CD-ROM for instruction, and adaptations for…

Eleven members of Botswana's National Assembly were questioned about their information needs. The parliamentarians' perceptions of information, sources of information, and information-seeking behavior were investigated, and the National Assembly Library and research needs were assessed. The "Assessment of the Information Needs of…

Provides information on "free money" books so that librarians can help patrons seeking resources for financial help. Discusses where to find information on federal government grants; funding sources for home loans and business start-ups; and health care resources. Lists several publications that may be helpful resources of financial aid.…

Proposes evaluation methods based on the use of nondichotomous relevance judgements in information retrieval (IR) experiments. Argues that evaluation methods should credit IR methods for their ability to retrieve highly relevant documents. This is desirable from the user point of view in modern large IR environments. (Author/AEF)

Describes study that was conducted using the "Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) Journal Citation Reports" to identify data sources used in the journals with the greatest impact factor in finance and financial accounting research. Results are reported that indicate heavy use of computer databases, government publications, and serials.…

Discussion of using library instruction to teach a decision-making process focuses on the importance of teaching students how to use information rather than just how to find it. Highlights include planning a research strategy, topic analysis, consideration of relevant perspectives, choice of appropriate information sources, and evaluating…

Discusses factors that influence the development of university libraries in general, and university libraries in China specifically. It is argued that the development of university libraries in China needs to be coordinated with the development and environment of the entire university, and to be based on existing and latent abilities. (CLB)

Asserts that elementary and middle school counselors are concerned about how to prevent substance abuse among students and how to identify substance abuse when it occurs. Discusses facts about various drugs, their effects, and evidence of abuse. Includes discussions of alcohol, stimulants, inhalants, cocaine, psychedelics, depressants, narcotics,…

Describes the use of interactive video (IV) in initial teacher training in the United Kingdom. Learner control is discussed, and five types of IV use are highlighted: (1) as a presentation system; (2) for independent student learning; (3) as a resource for students on teaching practice; (4) as an information source; and (5) as a surrogate tutor.…

The article outlines provisions of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act (P.L. 98-524) which provide equity and access to vocational education for students with handicaps. Provisions concern: guidance, counseling, and career development; provision of information concerning vocational program opportunities; equal access to vocational…

Describes the search strategies and resources used to compile an annotated bibliography on Canadian author Timothy Findley. Materials referenced in the bibliography include television and radio shows, manuscripts, personal journals and correspondence, newspaper clippings, foreign language editions of novels, photographs, drawings, and works that…

Describes a study that examined the flow of information to and from small- and medium-sized public libraries. The findings reported concern the relationships between library size and perceptions of library directors with respect to the effectiveness of various information sources, communication channels, and feedback methods. (seven references)…

Asks whether the computer is another channel of communication, if its interactive qualities make it an information source, or if it is an undefined hybrid. Concludes that computers are neither the medium nor the source but will in the future provide the possibility of a sophisticated interaction between human intelligence and artificial…

Describes the ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education (ERIC/ChESS) at Indiana University which is responsible for disseminating information about social studies education. Provides examples of documents and information products from the ERIC database that can be used by teachers of government, civics, and political science.…

Advocates a greater emphasis upon rural history through the study of the farming frontier. Suggests methods for introducing this topic to students. Criticizes Turner's thesis for not recognizing the extent of homesteading after 1890 and for concentrating only on agrarian settlement in the Midwest. (KO)