Boutwell Crane Moseley Associates (BCMA) was retained by the National Institute of Education (NIE) to study NIE's dissemination procedures, especially the Publishers Alert Service (PAS), and make a report with recommendations. The scope of work was broken down into six principal tasks: (1) an analysis of the current PAS effort; (2) an analysis and evaluation of the alternatives to PAS; (3) an analysis of special problems associated with "thin market" products; (4) an analysis of the potential role publishers could perform in a consultant or working arrangement with NIE in regard to new development activities; (5) review of consumer interest and issues that should modify or constrain any of the previous policy recommendations; and (6) prepare a final summary of all the recommendations and activities required in the other five tasks. The appendices contain: (1) special study of the use of PAS by developers other than laboratories and centers; (2) examples of alternatives to PAS; and (3) reports of counseling sessions with NIE staff members. During the course of their work, BCMA conducted interviews with NIE staff members, regional laboratories, research and development centers, other product developers, publishers, and consumers. Lists of specific individuals and organizations contacted by BCMA, tables, examples, and other information relevant to the project are included throughout the report. (JPF)