This study examined 1,200 adults' understanding of and attitudes toward learning disabilities, through a telephone survey. Additional objectives included the identification of various information sources and testing of potential messages about learning disabilities. Halfway through each telephone interview, a definition of learning disabilities…

The purpose of library public relations is to develop ongoing programs of contact between the librarians and the population groups that they serve. This book is a guide to creating a library public relations program or for improving an existing program. The information is divided into six sections, and sources of additional information are…

This exploration of the state of Canadian bibliography in the area of education builds on a paper on the same topic that was delivered at the First National Conference on the State of Canadian Bibliography in 1974, and reviews recommendations made at that time. Information was gathered from key informants, including practitioners and producers of…

This bibliography lists 64 items on the topic of preservation of library materials that are held by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library (NAL). The items include books, reports, periodicals, and audiovisual media. The bibliography was presented for NAL staff, who are responsible for the 2 million volumes of books,…

Western health officials believe that the incidence of HIV infection in the People's Republic of China is much higher than has been reported, but knowledge about the disease remains low. A preliminary study of Chinese college students' knowledge and beliefs about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and of the acceptability of mass media for…

This bibliography provides librarians and local government officials with information on managing both current and historical local records. The bibliography is selected, not comprehensive, and emphasizes Alaskan sources. Approximately 75 resources are listed in the following categories: (1) bibliographies; (2) books; (3) journals; (4)…

The purpose of this guide is to provide basic information about historical resources to Arkansas teachers who are seeking to develop units of study and/or activities on Arkansas history. The guide is divided into four chapters: (1) Museums, Parks and Historical Sites, (2) Libraries and Archives, (3) Other Sources of Information, and (4)…

This document presents a model of school completion outcomes and the indicators of these outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities. School completion is defined in a number of ways, including Grade 12, end of school, and time of "aging out" of eligibility for educational services. The document includes a conceptual…

Two studies examined the validity of a model of procedural document processing, and the relationships among document features, reader characteristics, and successful completion of a button-sewing task. The first study tested three information sources. Subjects were 12 seventh-grade, 12 tenth-grade, and 12 adult students who used 2 commercially…

This guide to the Internet is designed to help parents, especially urban parents, find information they will need to participate in school leadership and in their children's education. The following sections explain the Internet for parents: (1) "How To Use the Internet"; (2) "General Sites"; (3) "Education Related Sites for Parents"; (4)…

This book focuses on social studies web sites, provides the tools for teachers to incorporate the Internet into the existing curriculum framework, explains how to get started using the Internet, and annotates a large collection of useful resources. The resources are wide ranging and challenging to allow students to think, analyze, and create.…

As K-12 schools connect to the Internet, a new method of communication opens up to educators and their students. This ERIC Digest describes some sample services and resources that are available to the K-12 community by electronic mail over the Internet. Question Answering services, listservs, and Usenet newsgroups are listed. (Author/AEF)

This document contains four papers from a symposium on research issues in human resource development (HRD). "Data for HRD Research and the 1997 Human Performance Practices Survey" (Laurie J. Bassi, George S. Benson), describes two research projects undertaken by American Society for Training and Development (ASTD): publication of the…

Assistive technology enables persons with disabilities to experience increased independence in daily living, fuller participation in employment and education, and broader opportunities in leisure and recreation. The first of four sections of this annotated bibliography cites 41 books, articles, and pamphlets published since 1985 that present the…

As California Indians confront contemporary issues, their need for timely information is vital. The library at California State University (CSU), Fresno, serves students enrolled in Native American studies courses as well as members of the San Joaquin valley community. Information sources include both recorded information and the "invisible…