Comments on some of the most recent developments and activities related to the slide, as reflected primarily in library literature. (Author/JB)

Consists of a series of reviews of different kinds of films that are considered appropriate for instructional needs. (RK)

The findings in this study have suggested that the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) might be discarded in favor of the Pre-Admission Classification Examination (PACE). (Author/NE)

Building library collections that meet the needs of users entails the acquisition of the best materials available. This bibliography of sociology books has been compiled by the citation counting method. Listed are the books that received five or more citations from the journal literature. (95 references) (Author)

Books for children with specific learning disabilities should be chosen on the basis of typeface, appearance, subject matter, literary merit, length, and illustrations. A list of 42 books chosen with these characteristics in mind is presented. (5 references) (Author/SJ)

Most novels are trash. Most books are trash. But there is a delight in trash heaps, which were once a great source of pleasure to small-town America and are disappearing as refuse collection and treatment become more and more sophisticated. (Author)

Materials are needed for lay and professional audiences interested in aging and the aged. A review of sources for locating materials was undertaken by studying the Book Review Digest'' and the Cumulative Book Index'' to determine the number of books published and reviewed in the past thirty years. (1 reference) (Author/DH)

The goal of the present research endeavor was to assess the selection and training process for the use of para-professionals as a part of the counseling and crisis intervention services offered to students at a four year liberal arts college. (Author)

A new way to personalize library orientation and develop library skills using a media kit consisting of three cassette tape recordings and a workbook developed at Oklahoma Christian College is described. Selection of the equipment used is also discussed. (Author/KE)

On the assumption that the physical properties of any information stock (book, etc.) offer the best foundation on which to develop satisfactory measurements for assessing library operations and developing library procedures, weight is suggested as the most useful variable for assessment and standardization. Advantages of this approach are…

The decision-making process for choosing social studies instructional materials is outlined in five steps. (KM)

Description of University of Georgia's CBTE Program for elementary school teachers, which resulted in criteria for teacher performance, assessment, selection of candidates, instruction and management. (JA)

Yale College has devised a classification rule that categorizes applicants into admit, hold for Admissions Committee action, or reject groups. (HS)

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