Three experiences are presented: how a school library developed as an Independent Learning Activity Center, how Chicago principals find time for instructional supervision, and how parents, administrators, and a school board found a way to close schools in a positive atmosphere. (MD)

Discusses equality in the library workplace for women, specifically with respect to the issues associated with the concept of comparable pay for comparable work. Recent legislation related to comparable worth is reviewed, remaining problems and some potential solutions are outlined, and the role of library support staff is described. (JL)

Reviews the history of Telidon, the Canadian videotex system; describes Telidon's alphageometric method of graphic-information encoding; discusses some experimental applications of the Telidon system; and describes attempts at developing a North American standard for videotex systems. Five figures are included. (JL)

Characteristics of the librarian-patron information retrieval interview including group size, interview goals, role definition, interpersonal influence, and duration are discussed within the context of task group analysis. Eight references are cited. (EJS)

Traces the development of Telidon, a videotex communications system, highlighting Telidon trials and citing library applications and projects being developed by various Canadian libraries. Four references are cited and additional readings are provided. (EJS)

Relates office automation to its application in libraries, discussing computer software packages for microcomputers performing tasks involved in word processing, accounting, statistical analysis, electronic filing cabinets, and electronic mail systems. (EJS)

Urges that libraries become involved in providing access to machine-readable data files, such as statistics gathered by government agencies, research data gathered by scholars, and economic or business data, and describes how the Lawrence University Library developed a data collection and supportive services. Twenty-eight sources are appended.…

This article discusses: (1) options for physical education researchers regarding computerized information retrieval systems; (2) how these systems have been integrated with traditional library services; and (3) basic issues associated with computerized information retrieval. Databases which specialize in physical education and sports information…

Students in college freshman composition are shown to be motivated by writing on topics in which they are interested, especially teenage developmental problems. The use of class discussions and instruction in techniques to create topics, do research, and write are presented. (CM)

Proposes that high school English teachers use adolescent literature to develop the reading interests of their students. (FL)

Stresses the need to plan instructional programs for library users, especially in light of the tendency of working librarians to get caught up in the demands of the day-to-day workload and to forsake careful and systematic design in user education. An instructional design model for user education is discussed. (Author/JL)

Concentrates on new product announcements and published studies in the field of micrographics, full size document reproduction, and video technology. Interpretive but not exhaustive, this review identifies trends of significance for the present and future of information processing. Sixty references are listed. (Author/RAA)

This 1978 study developed and formatively evaluated an attitude questionnaire regarding perceptions of the public school media specialist's role. The questionnaire was used to determine differences in expectations held by college-level media educators, media specialists, principals, and teachers in a 10-district school consortium. Twenty-four…

Argues that reading is a useful tool in successful living as well as a pleasure in itself and discusses the importance of making books accessible to children and teaching them how to select appropriate reading materials. (CHC)

Describes the services offered by the National Cartographic Information Center and reviews the types of maps available from federal and state governments, local and regional agencies, and commercial and private publishers. Appendices contain a list of supplementary literature and names, addresses, and phone numbers of relevant government agencies…