Reference materials necessary in a collection pertaining to the physical sciences are listed within broad categories. Description of each title accompanies its listing. (28 references) (Author)

The first part of the paper deals with statute law and describes the inadequacy of the official Statutes Revised' system for maintaining up-to-date records. There is a similar lack of official retrieval tools for tracing information on case law. The problems of factual information retrieval are dealt with briefly. (Author/NH)

Results of this study suggested that interpersonal sources seem to be much more important than impersonal sources in helping the individual to achieve value-prescribed goals. (Author)

The complex and time-consuming task of preparing an acronym directory with fully documented entries for the library, information, and computer science fields was appropriately aided by methodology of these fields. The input record is constantly available for searching despite dispersal of the component 3 X 5 card records. (1 reference) (Author/NH)

Strategy involved in procuring support for environmental issues and action is highlighted. To accomplish this, it is essential the public know the underlying attitudes of those whom they seek to influence, the sources of information which shape these attitudes, and the sources on which they rely for forming policy. (BL)

Several studies on how high school students receive information about drugs are reviewed. The intent is to: 1) determine which are the most important channels of communication for influencing students, 2) see the interaction occurring between the channel and certain receiver characteristics, and 3) determine the most credible sources of…

Working with two librarians, the Cornell Career Center came up with an open ended, flexible system which aids student use of sources. (Author)

Excerpts from proceedings and recommendations of conference media, systems and resources in engineering education. Conference held at Lehigh University, May 19-20, 1966. (IR)

This paper contains an exposition of the types of family statistics derived and published annually from the Current Population Survey of the Bureau of the Census. The authors discuss the Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS) in terms of its relevancy and value to sociologists interested in the field of family studies. (Author)

A new approach to educational improvement: a school with a successful program adapts the program for another school, and the Office of Education becomes central repository for data on programs validated as successful. (Author)

Business education students need courses to teach them how to effectively use the business library.

This article suggests sources of vertical file material and the limitations and potentialities of such files, and the importance of sleuthing and pressing for acquisitions. (MF)

Mentions NCTE/ERIC products available and of interest to teachers of English teachers: bibliographies, state-of-the-art papers, informational brochures; describes "Research in Education and "Current Index to Journals in Education, ERIC index-journals. (RD)

Briefly reviews historical development of mental health and the law as a multidisciplinary field and considers variety of information seekers addressing certain topics of special importance. Pertinent information sources and services are outlined. Fifteen references and a recommended core library for fellowship programs in forensic psychiatry are…