The 54 sources of information on mental retardation that are provided cover historical aspects, causes of mental retardation, delivery of services, education for the mentally retarded, new approaches to the problem, rights of the mentally retarded, research and prevention, resources for parents of the mentally retarded, and library resources. (EJS)

Discussion of information needs of rural areas and impact of computer technology on information dissemination focuses on information sources and services--the public or tax-supported sector (federal, state, and local agencies); the private sector (mass media). Computer technology in agriculture based on interactive computer systems, videotex, and…

Concludes that newspapers outdistance television as sources of state government news and that those selecting newspapers are more knowledgeable. (FL)

A random sample of 268 lectures given in 55 agricultural colleges in the United Kingdom were analyzed by the lecturers for the sources of new information used in them. Fourteen sources were identified and are analyzed for patterns of use in six subject areas. (MSE)

Reviews five series of Agency for International Development publications offered for selection to depository libraries in microfiche format--"Project Impact Evaluation Reports,""Evaluation Special Studies,""Program Evaluation Discussion Papers,""Women in Development," and "Selected Statistical Data by…

A Teacher Creativity Rating designed to indicate behavioral characteristics of the creative person, a Creativity Distribution designed to identify those who generated creative products, and a direct assessment assessed the creativity of 624 sixth-grade students. Results are discussed in the context of previous creativity research, creativity…

Describes a project in which chemistry students search government publications for information on federal regulations of chemical substances. Project goals include developing an awareness of government regulations related to the practice of chemistry, use of documents containing regulations, and exploring library holdings of government…

Teachers of emotionally disabled students in three states were surveyed to determine the availability and usefulness of information at the time of placement and reintegration of students. Implications for the collection of assessment information by school psychologists and other multidisciplinary team members are discussed. (Author/PN)

The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) provides valuable historical and current data for research and decision making. Its organization, procedures, products, and services are described, including those of the Clearinghouse on Higher Education. Manual and computer search guides are provided. (MSE)

Fifteen guides to college choice and admission are described and their characteristics and special uses are noted. The guides include primary, secondary, and "insider" sources. Some are traditional information sources for college-bound students, and some are newer publications. (MSE)

Provides suggestions for literature instructors who find themselves teaching composition or technical writing. Discusses bookwork, legwork, and headwork for such instructors that will encourage good attitudes toward their "new" profession. (HTH)

Reexamines Parsonian orthodoxy on the narrowing and weakening of kin definitions, investigating in particular the working-class family in its employment context. Argues that the family can, and does, maintain itself within the general context of industrial society and in particular within the employment context. (Author)

Identifies and describes databases which cover business practice, policy, and principle; government activity; popular interest; and scientific, scholarly, or technical developments and specific information on products, services, and business lines, industries, companies, individuals, and geographic places. Nineteen figures illustrate sample…

The author explains some of the activities he uses in his upper elementary energy curriculum when dealing with these topics: the definition of energy; gasoline consumption; energy conversion; solar energy; and the politics of energy. Resource agencies to which students may write for information are listed. (SJL)

Ways in which to organize a drive-in workshop are presented. They include selection of a chairperson, appointment of a steering committee, timing of the workshop, agenda, speakers, where to get information on drive-ins, awards, publicity campaign, and ways in which to boost membership in professional associations. (CT)