Experiments studying the ability of catalog information to indicate the relevance and utility of documents by an analysis of the four main content indicating fields, e.g., the title, abstract, subject index phrases, and matching subject phrases are presented with data analysis. (Author/MBR)

The energy audit provides school administrators with the information necessary to determine what the energy conservation options are and how to implement them. (Author/MLF)

Describes ten different forms of advertising that have been used to recruit scientists and engineers to residential postexperience courses. Reports the results of a survey conducted to assess the relative cost-benefit of each advertising method in attracting adult students to specialized postexperience courses. (EM)

A study completed by Michigan State University found that the majority of the elementary school teachers within a 60-mile radius of East Lansing, particularly those in the lower grades, were unaware of the educational services and materials available from Michigan agricultural and natural resources groups and associations. (MF)

A nationwide survey of all users (400) of CAMPUS, PLANTRAN, RRPM, and SEARCH conducted in 1975 by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst examined the extent of model use and their effectiveness. This paper reports a follow-up study on user support for models and opinions of preconditions for future use. (LBH)

Discusses end-user searching at Exxon through in-house training and with Searchmaster, a user friendly front end system. The six menu-like Searchmaster programs, which permit end-users to perform routine searches on specific databases, are described. (EM)

The first of three articles describes fluctuations in subject searching on online catalogs over time; the second describes the level of agreement between a research library's use of subject headings and the Library of Congress subject headings; and the third discusses the advantages of incorporating Library of Congress subject headings into online…

Describes a study that used the shelf availability research methodology to identify and quantify the causes of users' failures to identify and locate library materials. The factors resulting in unsuccessful searches are discussed, and recommendations for reducing these factors are made. (26 references) (CLB)

A survey of 75 small academic libraries reveals that most hold reasonably current editions of four or five different general encyclopedias with considerable agreement on most popular titles. Encyclopedias are used primarily for ready reference and general introductions to research topics; new editions are purchased at least every five years. (EJS)

This overview of computer uses in occupational training discusses three computer-based training modes--embedded, stand-alone, and adjunct training. An adjunct training system is described which captures task realism through a simulation to teach the use of a command and control system. A pilot study of this adjunct system's use is described.…

Presents preliminary results of Clearwater Public Library's study of the usefulness of "Output Measures for Public Libraries" as an indicator of reference performance, and the impact of collection development choices on reference output measures. Data on turnover rate, in-library use, reference fill rate, and reference transactions per…

Review of literature describing use of Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN) in reference service shows that, although most authors ably describe RLIN's potential, very few have tested this potential in any meaningful way. It is suggested these impressions of usefulness do not justify expense of RLIN's use in reference service. (MBR)

This study analyzes the cost effectiveness of the Radio Education Teacher Training Project in Nepal using the annualized total cost as a linear function of two independent variables, the number of teachers enrolled in the program, and the number of hours of radio lessons broadcast during the 1981-82 school year. (MBR)

An experimental group of junior high school students received a special library-oriented treatment designed to improve students' understanding of, attitudes toward, and use of the school library. The treatment had a significant effect on library use and library/librarian attitudes, but not reading attitudes. (Author/DWH)

Measures the indirect effect a home video system has on children's leisure activities, school work, and peer contacts. Concludes that owning a video game does not greatly alter a child's activities. (HOD)