Surveys American Indian materials currently available in microform, including collected papers, periodicals, newspapers, monographs, oral histories, and government publications. Recommendations are offered as to the size and type of library that should purchase these publications. (CLB)

Discusses efforts being taken by various institutions in Kentucky to preserve the state's local history using microforms. The institutions involved, types of records being preserved, and sources of financial support for projects are described. (Author/CLB)

Describes the development of library and bibliographic information networks, differences between the functions of archives and libraries, and the challenge to create information networks which encompass both library and archival materials. (CLB)

Presents facts and figures about the U.S. Constitutional Convention from the original proposal at the 1786 Annapolis Convention through the ratification process. Lists the rules adopted for the Convention, provides demographic data about the delegates, and includes a selected bibliography of books and articles. (GEA)

The article offers suggestions on utilizing bulletin boards as a motivational device for students enrolled in speech-language therapy. Theme bulletin boards for each month can be coupled with a reward system. (Author/DB)

Outlines the range of activities that a wildlife study of the coyote offers in biology, history, evolution, ecology, economics, and field work. Lists five sources of detailed information on coyotes. (NEC)

Describes a project that has enlisted community support and involvement, and produced culturally sensitive materials--booklets, educational curricula, video-tapes--on prevention of child sexual assault among Southeast Asian refugee families. (Author/BB)

Describes the process by which one counseling center developed a series of self-help brochures. In addition to the intended service benefits to students, the brochures present a positive image of the counseling center to numerous campus constituencies. Discusses costs, benefits, and strategies for marketing the brochures. (Author)

Contains a reading list of articles published in 1985 covering 14 biological topics. Includes descriptions, procedures, and references for 26 experiments. These investigations deal with selected concepts in biology, ecology, chemistry, and physics and include computer-based instruction. (ML)

Describes organizations which serve as resources to professionals who work with commuter students and related issues: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Commuter Task Force, National Clearinghouse for Commuter Programs, American College Personnel Association Commission XVII (Commuter Programs), National Association for Campus…

In Marxist geography the relations that geography has traditionally analyzed--natural environment and spatial relations--are reviewed as outcomes of the mode of material production. To understand geographical relations, the social structure must also be examined. Marxist geography attempts to change the basic structure of society. (RM)

Online information services (e.g., DIALOG, ORBIT) and computer databases (e.g., Social Sciences Citation Index, Historical Abstracts) that historians can use in their historical research are discussed. The important differences among representative databases are described. (RM)

Presents brief survey of commercial microform collections that provide effective and economic means of collecting and distributing materials in women's studies and offers suggestions for future publications. Development of "original microform collections," problems for researchers, and selected checklist of commercially published microform…

Presented are: (1) lists of materials needed and instructions for building insect traps, nets, and cages; (2) a list of 45 questions about insects (with answers); (3) a glossary with insect-related words; and (4) a bibliography, listing children's books, field guides, audiovisual aids, and articles appearing in "Ranger Rick" magazine. (JN)

Presents (1) American and Canadian sites to see dinosaurs; (2) a list of 35 questions about dinosaurs (with answers); (3) a chart with data on various types of dinosaurs; and (4) listing of resource materials, including field guides, children's fiction/nonfiction books, and items appearing in "Ranger Rick" magazine. (JN)