As part of a pilot study of the nutritional status of Mexican American preschool children attending Head Start in East Los Angeles in the spring of 1969, questions were asked concerning their families' buying and food practices. This paper reports on the information obtained from the 21 questionnaires which were returned. Answers to the following…

Describes the development and operation of a countywide purchasing cooperative composed of ten local government agencies in Washington County, Wisconsin. (JG)

Examines the procedures and reviews that take place during the bidding process to ensure that the price and other factors advantageous to the public are met in the bid accepted. (Author/MLF)

Indicates a strong link between product quality and national advertising. Shows that a positive correlation exists between purchase intentions and perceptions of brand quality. (RL)

Presents performance and purchasing information for audio-active and audio-passive headsets and for listening centers (junction box or wireless system), with charts of models, manufacturers, prices, and other specifications for the equipment. Includes advice on types of equipment for training use, mechanical factors, and safety considerations. (MF)

Develops guidelines for selecting and ordering microforms, including warnings regarding microform ripoffs. Literature and techniques for evaluating microforms are discussed. (Author/JAB)

This discussion of the legal aspects of acquiring a computer system emphasizes the buyer's rights. Guidelines are provided for drafting a contract specific to the individual buyer's needs and modifying the vendor's standard form contract. (EM)

Answers questions on software copyright pertaining to teacher/media specialist responsibilities, use of purchased and leased software, backup copies, public domain software, warranties, defective goods, and software lending policies. Information on an existing public domain software-exchange program and a policy statement of International Council…

The behavior variables in 67 studies of marketing and consumer behavior were analyzed; significant variables relevant to satisfying the needs of older consumers were identified. Meta analysis revealed such factors as price consciousness, use of information sources, habituated shopping, and age-related concerns useful in predicting the consumer…

Financing enables school districts to operate new buses when funds for outright purchase are not available. This article examines reasons, sources, and pitfalls of school bus financing. (MLF)

The current cost structure of higher education, comprised of multiple controllable and uncontrollable costs, is analyzed and promising opportunities to reduce costs are explored. Some innovative strategies that have saved substantial sums for the institutions implementing them are highlighted. (MSE)

Energy performance contractors provide services and equipment for administrators with innovative financing that requires no upfront costs to the clients. The range of tasks that facility managers must do to negotiate such contracts is, however, extensive. (MD)

Suggests ways to involve employers in the process of deciding what vocational program equipment to buy for the school: doing a survey (including designing the survey instrument and cover letter), working with vendors (developing a standard set of questions), and recommending a choice (preparing a written recommendation). (CT)

Before schools purchase computer hardware and software, the district should set goals for their use, establish effective teacher training, and determine a realistic schoolwide implementation plan.(MD)

Two articles summarize qualities of medium being used in production of microforms: silver halide film, diazo film, and vesicular film. Highlights include policy of Law Library Microform Consortium, a nonprofit library cooperative and major supplier of legal materials on microfiche; archival storage and preservation; and recent recommendations.…