To maintain good light quality while attempting to reduce energy costs, the University of Illinois (Chicago) investigated a variety of light-related cutbacks. An inexpensive, quickly installed current-limiting device (NO-WATT manufactured by Remtec Systems) on 1000 fixtures resulted in energy savings of $18,000 annually. (DH)

A total electric junior high school provides an optimum environment for learning. (Author)

Changes in technology and the changing telecommunications needs of students, faculty, and staff are presenting colleges and universities with two challenges: organizational and technical. An integrated campus communications utility is described. (MLW)

Increasing hydroelectric costs jolted the Tupelo (Mississippi) School District into an energy conservation program. Corrective measures have kept operating cost increases within 10 percent. (Author/MLF)

Describes a California State water project intended to transport water from the northern half of the state to the southern half. Assesses major features of the project, explains agricultural uses of the water, identifies other project activities, and surveys problems affecting the project. Explains the stances of various environmental groups,…

Tighter federal air pollution control standards for new coal-burning electric power plants have been issued. Through use of air pollution control devices all types of coal will be useable under the new standards. Even stricter standards may be imposed where visibility may be affected in areas now enjoying very clean air. (RE)

Estimates of energy demand in the future must be approached with caution; however, evidence strongly suggests that future energy demand is by no means predetermined and that low-demand futures are quite feasible both technically and economically. (Author/RE)

The test procedures used to evaluate the suitability of landfilled materials of varying stability and to determine the leachate from such materials are reviewed. A process for stabilizing a mixture of sulfur dioxide sludge, fly ash, and bottom ash with lime and other additives for deposition in landfills is detailed. (BT)

Four articles discuss various aspects of the integration of the seven USMARC bibliographic formats. Areas discussed include the handling of additions and subtractions, handling of serials and mixed media, planning for the coordination of the implementation of format integration, and the results of an operational test comparing the current and…

Study of library holdings on OCLC compared with book reviews listed in "Book Review Index" showed a positive correlation between the number of reviews a book received and the number of libraries holding it. Positive and negative reviews were not differentiated, and the correlation was strongest with general and science fiction, weakest…

Reports on a survey of 25 large research libraries concerning their anticipated use of local systems and bibliographic utilities in 1992. Topics covered include acquisitions, cataloging, database maintenance, record transfer, and authority control. (MES)