The literature on program evaluation contains numerous suggestions that evaluative information is frequently underutilized or inappropriately utilized by administrators. This paper reviews the literature on utilization with a view toward identifying workable strategies for optimizing appropriate use. Specific recommendations to evaluators include…

This report summarizes the frequency of use of the 7144 descriptors used for indexing technical reports in the Defense Documentation Center (DDC) collection. The descriptors are arranged alphabetically in the first section and by frequency in the second section. The frequency data cover about 427,000 AD documents spanning the interval from March…

This evaluative survey of the telephone information service of the New York City Regional Center for Life-Long Learning used a brief survey questionnaire whose design was provided by the information solicited from the users during their initial telephone contact with the Center. The questionnaire focused on the following questions: (1) Who are the…

The major objectives of this study of adult information needs in Indiana were: (1) to gain some understanding of present and future needs of the business and industry, agriculture and labor sectors of Indiana's economy, (2) to determine and evaluate how these sectors now meet information needs and (3) to explore the information-acquiring habits of…

The Oklahoma County Libraries System in Oklahoma City converted its five bookmobiles from hardbound to paperbound materials in 1975. The conversion has been a notable success, proving popular with patrons and proving low cost and efficient for the library system. (Author)

A questionnaire was administered to 902 academics at two New Zealand universities to provide data on the use of seven media--chalkboards, whiteboards, slides, overhead projectors, sound recordings, films, and closed circuit television. Survey results and relationships between staff status and media use are discussed. (Author/RAO)

Results of a questionnaire designed to determine attitudes toward and the extent of knowledge about microforms among California collection department librarians are summarized. The 114 respondents from a selective mailing sample of 248 librarians generally indicated reluctant acceptance and little commitment toward use of microforms. The…

Searches of OCLC revealed that 65 percent of a Canadian special library's recent acquisitions had already been cataloged. This percentage compares favorably with similar libraries in the U.S., and suggests that technical information centers and special libraries throughout North America could benefit from OCLC participation. (Author)

Locations of ERIC collections, extent of use, and factors affecting use are surveyed. Methods of computer searching and the effects of online searching on Canadiana and Canadian Education Index are also discussed, and a list of organizations providing ERIC data base search services in Canada is provided. (JAB)

Results of questionnaire mailed to random sample of 170 Canadian chemists and chemical engineers to assess use and effectiveness of Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) services. (KP)

Results of a study at the University of Pittsburgh library to determine the extent to which library materials are used and the full cost of such use are presented. Use and nonuse of books, cost of book use, and journal use and nonuse are described. (Author/KP)

Used data from the 1982 National Long-Term Care Survey and Informal Caregivers Survey to create a descriptive profile which showed that informal caregivers were predominantly female, that a sizeable proportion were over age 65, and that a minority of caregivers used formal services. (Author/ABL)