Discusses three major motivations for in-house library research--planning, problem solving, and staff development--in terms of the functions and responsibilities of library management. Ten stages in a research project are identified and management contribution to each is described. It is concluded that the role of management is critical.…

A model of information processing has been developed that combines concepts from the study of attention and the study of problem solving. The model has been realized as a computer program and used to simulate a variety of phenomena from the attention and performance literature. (Author/LMO)

This article explores the role of the trainer in relation to the management of stress and its prevention and considers some of the available research in order to put the problem into perspective. (Author)

A British polytechnic's civil engineering course emphasizing creative problem solving, begun in the late 1960s, has shown that it is possible to increase students' creative ability in the course of a degree program. Research into the identification of students who will benefit from the approach is continuing. (MSE)

Describes a physics experiment which demonstrates the pitfalls of assuming that a model which represents an ideal system is applicable to a real experiment. Explains how the failure may give greater understanding of the problem and may lead to improvements in the model. (ML)

Mathematical models that are used to solve facility location problems are presented. All involve minimizing some distance function. (MNS)

Algorithms to determine the optimal locations of emergency service centers in a given city are presented, with theorems and proofs. (MNS)

A noncredit course in a workshop format is described, with sessions focusing on recognizing and defining problems; organizing information and using modeling techniques; analyzing data, recognizing trends, and making decisions; being flexible and thinking creatively; and generalizing and consolidating. (MNS)

Given is an example of the solution of maximum-minimum problems by replacing differentiation techniques with microcomputers and simple BASIC programs. (MNS)

An application of trigonometry in weather forecasting, dealing with cloud height, is discussed. (MNS)

An investigation of the cost of homeownership by constructing a mathematical model with refinements illustrates an important type of problem solving with calculators. (MNS)

A problem on speed of travel is stated in general terms to provide practice in algebraic manipulation while maintaining a sense of real-world usefulness. A computer program is listed. (MNS)

Reports on changes taking place in British primary school curriculum component called variously: "craft design and technology (CDT)," or "design-related activities." Explains the philosophy behind the reform and relates various classroom experiences which typify current practice. (JDH)

The article discusses the characteristics of expert systems (computer programs designed to replicate human expertise in a variety of areas), describes recently available expert system development tools, suggests applications within the field of special education, and reviews recent efforts to apply expert systems technology to special education…

The focus is on multi-step problems, with suggestions on helping students understand the mathematical relations, decide which computational procedures to use, and identify the sequence in which computations should be performed. An activity to aid understanding of variables is also included. (MNS)