The document has been compiled to assist in locating materials pertinent to the development of career education materials, levels K-12. Resource listings are presented for professional books as well as curriculum materials, films, tapes, microfiche, and other audiovisual materials. Entries fall into two categories: (1) professional materials (20…

The central issue in the analysis of the data in this study is the ability of the social science faculty to contribute to the operations of the university as an information system. This means a contribution at all levels from basic science research to working with the public. The study attempts to determine: (1) the extent to which the efforts of…

The purpose of this bibliography is two fold: To review the 1970-75 literature on communication satellites with particular emphasis on social applications, experiments, and evaluation; and to provide future satellite planners and evaluators with a convenient overview of specific experiences. The review includes documents dealing with past,…

This study provides a critical review of developments in the use of computer extended instruction (CEI), and practical guidelines for implementing a computer system in a school. The study examined special projects, proposals, recommendations, and position papers. Literature reviewed was synthesized under three broad headings: (1) computer hardware…

This paper points out three data systems built and monitored by a school system in an effort to increase the frequency of correct decisions. The first was the traditional student demographic data system on attendance, dropouts, vandalism, and other information, filed by sex, age, grade, race, and school. In addition, data were collected on failure…

This issue of "Illinois Libraries" contains the papers delivered at a 1974 workshop on government publications in microform. Twelve articles focus on such issues as: 1) reasons to collect microforms; 2) criteria for selecting microform documents; 3) microform hardware and software; 4) procurement procedures; 5) bibliographic control; and…

This issue of "Client" discusses the "Freedom of Information Act" which was enacted in 1966 and amended substantially in 1974. The general philosophy underlying the Act is that all records in the possession of federal government agencies should be available for public inspection. The Act applies to federal agencies, which are…

Important in any junior or senior high school library or guidance department is an up-to-date list of books which provide students with information on part-time and summer job opportunities, as well as career data. This selectively compiled bibliography is divided into "Summer Jobs and Part-time Work Opportunities" and "Career Information." Few of…

In order to examine the effects of manipulating image size (i.e., relative size) and body type of speakers in a television context on source credibility and interpersonal attraction, a study was conducted at Illinois State University during the spring of 1973. Subjects were eighteen intact groups of students enrolled in speech communication class…

This environmental education resource manual deals with the computer based resource unit (CBRU) program available to New Jersey school teachers. The program is designed to unburden the teacher in planning classroom and out-of-school learning experiences based upon specific learner objectives for many grade levels and learning variables. Each…

Divided into 2 parts, this publication presents a brief review of facts concerning rural industrial expansion as relative to rural community development and describes the way in which a community should go about researching, compiling, and publishing an attractive promotion portfolio. To aid communities in the initial steps toward industrial…

The Conference was held because of a recognition by the Committee on Scientific and Technical Information (COSATI) Task Group on Library Programs and the Federal Library Committee of a fundamental responsibility to interact in a meaningful way with the non-Federal sector--the state, local and private users of Federal information resources. This…

This publication contains Part I of the report by a study group dealing with the information requirements of the scientist, technologist and technician in Canada. These include such things as economic, statistical, and engineering data, medical and pharmaceutical information. In examining the many facets of the creation, handling, and use of…

A number of large information systems operating in countries other than Canada were investigated. Some of these systems or combinations of them can be used as models for pilot applications in Canada. Some research and considerable development are required, however, to enable them to meet specific Canadian requirements. To create regional and…

Volume I of this three-volume final report contains a summary of the objectives and results of a study conducted by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), a Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS), to determine the availability of the scientific and technical primary literature which the user identifies through the use of secondary services…