Reports on a survey of the purchasing and reading habits of Lutheran clergy and dramatizes the economic conflicts affecting these habits. (Editor/JB)

Discusses the negotiation of a purchase contract agreement between a library and vendor's sale representative for the purchase of an automated system. Vendor ploys and the negotiation process--selecting important issues, establishing tentative position on issues, developing alternatives, reaching agreement on all contract terms--are noted. Eleven…

Discussion of increased automation in the book trade and in library acquisitions systems, which will lead to a new type of bookseller-library interface and relationship, notes electronic equipment, library requirements, book-trade response, and design of interactive systems. Thirteen references are provided. (EJS)

Considerations to be taken into account before buying a home computer include one's attitude toward computers, need, cost, and available space. A personal computer can be beneficial as a tutor, entertainer, record-keeper, and aid to the handicapped. Home economists must attempt to understand the implications of home computers for family life. (JOW)

Although the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 is oriented toward individual and corporate taxpayers, universities and nonprofit organizations may also benefit through an awareness of the provisions affecting research programs and purchase and use of facilities and equipment. Indirect benefits may result from incorporating the benefits in…

This section indexes a list of the products reviewed by "Creative Computing" over the last several years. Listed are: (1) product and manufacturer; (2) type of review; (3) volume, issue number, and page; and (4) information as to whether the back issue containing the information is available. (MP)

Discusses ways that educational institutions can develop and manage a realistic media equipment budget. (FL)

A school superintendent has the responsibility to ensure that school district purchasing is handled legally and to the benefit of the district. (Author/MLF)

Explains the basic features of floppy disk and hard disk computer storage systems and the purchasing decisions which must be made, particularly in relation to certain popular microcomputers. A disk vendors directory is included. Journal availability: Hayden Publishing Company, 50 Essex Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. (SJL)

Superintendents in two states agree that the problems with new buses are caused by a lack of quality control in the manufacturing process, problems with communication and delivery between chassis and body manufacturers, unavailable replacement parts, and difficult access to dealerships for inspection and service. (Author/IRT)

Points out the necessity for college newspapers to ask for bids from several printers. Suggests several basic considerations that should be part of the bids, indicates some optional services that might be used during the year, and urges colleges to ask for references. (TJ)

Reports results of a survey of students at Kansas State University regarding their opinions of the school yearbook and their yearbook-buying habits. (GT)

Results of an attitude questionnaire designed to examine businesspersons' attitudes towards the cash discount provision in the Fair Credit Billing Act indicate that businesspersons are divided in their attitudes towards the provision, and contradict theories that all merchants would oppose the provision. (TA)

Discusses factors identified by educational facilities managers as critical to selecting roofing systems. Describes the recent trend toward considering energy conservation when selecting roofing materials. (EV)