A mathematical definition of an information network is constructed with the purpose of developing a theory useful in answering practical questions concerning information transfer. (10 references) (Author)

Author first outlines what constitutes community action" and then suggests three broad categories into which most examples of such action may be placed. (Editor/MB)

To implement the contemporary notion of process,'' ideas of methodological rigor based on causal determinism must be substituted by notions of carefulness based on acknowledgement of the observer's involvement in his own observations.'' (Author)

Author offers perspectives on the word accountability and considers its implications in education. (MB)

Misconception of the role of the dictionary results in poor attitudes toward reference books and, consequently, inadequate skills in reading them. (Author/RY)

Much future teaching and learning will be dependent on library materials in formats other than that of the book. The use of the generic name of metabooks" to encompass this broad range of materials may help to awaken a more positive attitude to the library and its expanding resources. (Author/JN)

Discusses the activities of the Media Guidelines Project, which include: mapping the media domain; conducting a task analysis of current media-related jobs and clustering them by tape and function." (Author/LS)

A potential long range role for information science involves active participation in forming a complete suprasystem of knowledge which would unify the arts, sciences and professions. (Author/MM)

A review of and commentary on papers by Milton E. Rosenbaum, Jose Barchilon, Leon Jakobovits, and Frank Barron presented at Conference on the Creative Process and Composition (Colorado Springs, Colorado, November 3-6, 1968) sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English. (Editor/RD)

Suggests conservation education may have failed because it was taught as part of science, not in an integrated curriculum, and by placing children in wildlands or nature centers, instead of considering their real environments. Alternative integrated approaches are suggested. Definitions of environmental education are offered. (AL)