This article is the first in a series reviewing the problems associated with hydrogen sulfide in drinking water sources. Discussion centers on identification of a cost-effective balance between aeration and chlorination treatment operations. (AS)

This article discusses the programs used by the Fairfax County Water Authority to establish an effective rate structure. Options investigated include the ascending block scale, winter-summer differential, and year-round billing charges based on peak-season, quarterly use. (AS)

Explains the practical journal usage technique currently being employed at the Case Western Reserve University Libraries, showing how a stable segregation of used and unused volumes and titles is possible. A method for rating the relative liability of the unused titles is provided. (JD)

Mossie J. Richmond, Jr. responds to Keith Baker's criticisms directed at "Effects of Extended School Year" (Education, 97, 392-8), maintaining that Baker has criticized research and research methodology with which Baker has never come in contact. Richmond presents definitions, classifications, and rationale for his research methodology.…

Factors related to the production of a successful television course are discussed. These include selection of the course, its use, the talent, course design, and the probability and method of recovering the investment. (MP)

Recent Activities at the national and international level reflecting an increasing concern for the economic analysis of educational technology are briefly described, and some resulting publications are reviewed. Issues discussed and recommendations formulated for the future at the 1978 Dijon Conference are reported in more detail. (JEG)

Two school business officials make predictions about things to come in the 1980s. (Author/MLF)

Although any comprehensive assessment of a school library resource center will need to look at physical facilities, resource materials, and staffing, the most important part of the evaluation--and the most difficult--is to assess the impact of the library resource center on the educational program of the school. (Author/VT)

A computer program is described for performing the title cost-effectiveness calculations on the HP-97 or HP-67 calculator. (BB)

Use of nonbook media in schools is valuable because some content is best communicated, and some learning tasks are best accomplished through one or a combination of such media. Some learning environments and students may require use of a particular medium for more effective learning. Nonprint media has high motivational power. (Author/MBR)

Reported are a literature survey and laboratory data which investigate modified coagulation as a method for organics removal in water and wastewater treatment. (CS)

Discusses the effectiveness of cost determining techniques in education. The areas discussed are: education and management; cost-effectiveness models; figures of merit determination; and the implications as they relate to the areas of audio-visual and computer educational technology. (Author/GA)

The purpose of this article is to present the rationale for identifying the indirect and direct costs which contribute to the overall bill for educating a handicapped child. (Author/AM)

Discusses the phasing approach used in the implementation of an energy conservation program for the Houston Independent School District. (Author/MLF)

An ongoing planning process at the University of Scranton identifies requirements for renovations, allocation and utilization of space, repair projects, and long-term needs. (Author/MLF)