After a brief overview of legislation on school district competitive bidding in Oklahoma, the author presents a section-by-section discussion of portions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. (IRT)

To enable a potential user to select the proper medium for his message, buy the appropriate equipment, and take proper care of it, this guide provides an accumulation of questions, answers, and tips on getting the most out of audiovisual buying decisions. Common questions about audiovisual equipment are discussed, along with more detailed…

Developed as part of the Allied Health Professions Projects, these five annotated bibliographies contain resource materials from the following areas: (1) Engineering Maintenance, 13 entries, (2) Sanitation and Public Health, 15 entries, (3) Hospital and Nursing Home Administration, 12 entries, (4) Hospital Housekeeping, 43 entries, and (5)…

This document serves as a guide for school food service purchasing agents. It provides an overview of regulations influencing the market, as well as the factors to be considered in the purchase of meat, vegetables, produce, dairy products, and frozen foods. Sample bids and specifications for such purchases are also provided. A purchasing…

This specification covers the components of electronic and electromechanical equipment, nonelectronic materials for the teacher-student positions, and other items of a miscellaneous nature to provide for a complete and workable language laboratory facility. Language laboratory facilities covered by this specification are of two types: (1)…

The Federal Library Committee through the Task Force on Procurement Procedures in Federal Libraries is examining all problems and is recommending policies, procedures, and practices which will maximize the efficient procurement of library materials. It is suggested that the vehicle for this investigation be the appropriate Commission on Government…

The first step in developing a photoduplication system is a complete inventory showing for each photoduplication machine: location, person in charge, machine model, pricing plan, average monthly volume, and total costs. (Author/MLF)

Discusses several questions which should be considered before purchasing new materials for the reading program. (JM)

To determine cost effectiveness and to plan for alternatives, school districts considering a new telephone system should review (1) equipment and maintenance costs; (2) line costs; (3) usage costs; and (4) move, change, and addition change. (MLF)

Discusses factors to be considered when deciding whether to buy typewriters, terminals, or microcomputers for the school typing room. Factors include (1) objectives of the typewriting program, (2) market needs, (3) student learning methods, (4) costs, and (5) instructional materials. (CH)

This discussion of the librarian's perspective on collection development cites professional "blind spots" in areas of responses to and misinterpretation of information, censorship, identifying and satisfying reader demand, and confusion over the role of the librarian. A 15-item bibliography is provided. (EJS)

Lists a series of questions involved in the purchasing process to establish the three most important criteria for a purchase: quality, service, and price. (MLF)

Presents methods for establishing functional guidelines and evaluating procurement specifications. Includes three lists of guidelines to consider before procurement advertising. (MD)

This paper outlines practical steps to be taken that will include nonprint materials in the mainstream procedures of technical services operations--selection, order records, cataloging, post-cataloging operations, policy and procedure formation, loan period, checkout techniques, inspecting returns. Integration of nonprint materials into the main…

Presents the concept of a total Media Management System which is cost-effective, time saving, and functional. This system is able to preview and evaluate audiovisual materials, designate materials as having been acquired, and catalog, book, and distribute them. Examples illustrating computer output for several of the tasks discussed are included.…