Reports results of a bibliometric analysis of professional education journals publishing literature on educational microcomputing based on ERIC's Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE). Cumulative statistics on microcomputer articles in journals and general categories of articles as determined by ERIC descriptor usage indicate an…

Examination of issues involved in acquiring appropriate microcomputer software for higher education focuses on the following points: developing your own software; finding commercially available software; using published evaluations; pre-purchase testing; customizing and adapting commercial software; post-purchase testing; and software use. A…

Examines the information needs of social change organizations using the peace and disarmament movement in Toronto as a case study. The process of information transfer, sources and places to obtain information, information distribution, and how libraries can better meet information needs of community organizations are discussed. Eight references…

Examines the role of the archivist and of the curator, the nature of their work, working conditions, number of people employed in these occupations, required training, other qualifications, possibilities for advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information. (CT)

Examines the personality traits that influence whether individuals seek novel experiences or avoid them, which is reflected in their optimal level of activation. Specifically examines the relationship between exposure to news sources and levels of activation. (FL)

This article describes machines of the near future that will enable the book to be transmitted via computer. Discussion covers television screens, the use of liquid crystal displays, printers and paper, on-demand printing, computerization of basic reference books, use of optical discs for preservation, and creating one's own fictional characters.…

Identifies ways of using state intellectual freedom resources to support colleagues experiencing censorship attempts in public schools; shares mechanisms for collecting data on censorship attempts; shares highlights and implications of Wisconsin survey results and materials of interest; and recommends ideas which can be put into practice at…

Discussed are historical methods, adapted from genealogy, that will help the field of art education locate art educators or their descendants who might have documents or notes that would aid in painting a more accurate picture of art education in the 20th century. (RM)

Presents a listing of textbooks, computer program guides, articles, opinion papers, histories, reference works, databases, reviews, bibliographies, organizations, and other information sources concerning computer applications. (MSE)

Uses log linear analysis to show that political activity is a potent predictor of media use. (FL)

Reveals that women in decision-making positions in their jobs use media more for work-related information than do women in other work. (FL)

Orthopedically disabled adults were surveyed by written questionnaire to determine what information sources they perceived to be available, which they used, and which they preferred to use to receive information about the selection, adaptation, and construction of clothing. The following sources were recommended: county extension bulletins,…

An annotated list of resources concerning development of bibliographic instruction programs includes materials on the state of the art of bibliographic instruction, a list of bibliographies, library subject headings for subtopics, program development literature, journals and newsletters, and support groups. (MSE)

Theory and research suggest the critical role that formative assessment can play in student learning. The use of assessment in guiding instruction has long been advocated: Through the assessment of students' needs and the monitoring of student progress, learning sequences can be appropriately designed, instruction adjusted during the course of…

The "American Library Directory[TM] 2002-2003," in two volumes, provides access to comparative data, additional resources, and sales prospects for the United States and Canadian library communities. Containing full profiles on public, academic, government, and special libraries, the totally updated 55th edition is organized by state and…